child abuse

About 15 million children in the United States–21% of all kids–live in impoverished families. These kids are at higher risk for negative health outcomes…

In Lansing every year, there is a day set aside as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day. That day was yesterday. So, on the steps of the Capitol, people…

Last week, a Kids Count report had this shocking statistic to share; almost one out of every 10 kids in Michigan lives in a family investigated for abuse…

How We Talk about TraumaUsually we think of childhood trauma in terms of the social and emotional issues that can manifest later in life. Which certainly…

Child abuse and neglect appear to be increasing in Michigan. A new report from the Michigan League for Public Policy says more than 33,000 children in…