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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new bill in Kentucky is aiming to give animal control officers training to spot the signs of child abuse and neglect. If House Bill 194 becomes a law, it’ll require animal ...

Across the United States, state laws designate licensed mental health professionals (MHPs) as mandated reporters when they have reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect (Ettinger, 2022). This ...

Neglect is when a person does not look after the needs of someone under their care. It is a type of abuse. Other forms of abuse include physical violence and emotional abuse. The difference between ...

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Suspected child abuse in Maryland can be reported anonymously by phone, email, or fax. Signs of potential abuse include unexplained injuries, fear of a parent, and unusual changes in eating and ...