Forensic interviewers are an important part of child advocacy centers, serving as the foundation of child abuse ...

Records obtained by 3NEWS show five arrests for online solicitation of a child in Nueces County so far this year, surpassing ...

Child abuse cases are on the rise in South Carolina, and local advocates say it is up to the community to recognize the signs ...

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Following the deaths of two young children in 2022 and 2023, state agencies took steps to hire more social workers and improve measures to double-check work done to keep kids safe, but a new report ...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

With children out of school and sometimes left home alone, a child safety expert said summertime is a time of year when predators are working hard to exploit young people online. Callahan Walsh, a ...

Cassandra Sanchez, who has served as New Hampshire’s child advocate since 2022, said she will exit the role on July 24.

The free, child-focused gathering promotes an environment of activities while accessing information about services available to children.

When children need medical care and are unable to advocate for themselves, their parents or caregivers must speak up for their best interests. Building trusting relationships with healthcare ...

PROVIDENCE — Nine advocates and experts in child health and welfare will be members of a panel to review the fatalities and near-fatalities of infants and children in Rhode Island since 2019. The ...