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Trauma and Child Neglect: The Silent but Lasting Wound

Written By: Jennifer Molina, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHEN PEOPLEthink of child abuse, they often picture bruises, […]

Norton Healthcare recognizes child abuse awareness month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and new data shows Kentucky continues to rank among the highest in the nation for child abuse and neglect. In 2024, more...

Abuse and neglect allegations against Dublin foster carers not always properly recorded

Management of two out of 17 allegations made against carers did not follow Tusla processes

Child Abuse Prevention: Recognizing the Emotional Harm We Don’t See

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As mothers, we are taught to look for bruises, broken bones, and visible signs of harm. But some of the deepest wounds our children carry don...

The most important moments of abuse prevention aren’t always on the schedule

Abuse prevention lives in the unscheduled moments — and in the systems that support staff and protect youth. The post The most important moments of abuse prevention aren’t always o...

Bexar County child abuse deaths more than double as officials stress prevention and awareness

Local officials reported 13 child abuse deaths in 2025, more than double the year before, as they urge awareness and prevention during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Abuse Leaves Measurable Biological Marks in Children’s Bodies Within a Year

The tool was never meant for children. The Klemera-Doubal Method, a formula built from blood chemistry and cardiovascular data, was designed to estimate biological age in adults, t...

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month and Ways to Protect Children

LITTLE ROCK — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower people to prevent abuse before it happens. Children’s Advocacy Cent...

Officials say surrounding yourself with a supportive community helps prevent child abuse

"When you see a parent struggling, we can all be that supportive, nurturing presence," said an official. "Parents get a lot of judgment, but I think what parents really need from a...

Advocates urge public to recognize hidden signs of child abuse during national awareness month

April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, and advocates are urging the public to keep the conversation going to protect vulnerable children.

Over 6,700 kids repeatedly reported for suspected abuse last year

Over 6,700 children were repeatedly reported to police for suspected abuse last year, a lawmaker said Wednesday, citing data from the Korean National Police Agency. The number of c...

The effects of child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation, study suggests

Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led...

A Baby Under A Car, 8 Children Dead, And We’re Still Debating Whupping Children

April is supposed to be about child abuse prevention, protecting the most vulnerable, and catching harm before it reaches a child’s body.

More reports of domestic violence, child abuse last year

There were again more reports of suspected domestic violence and child abuse last year, Veilig Thuis and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported based on preliminary figures.

Time to act on stalled proposal toughening child abuse penalties, lawmakers say

Hong Kong authorities have been urged to toughen penalties for child abuse as a proposal to review protection laws for minors, which were last updated in 1995, has remained stalled...

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month and Ways to Protect Children

Little Rock, AR – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower people to prevent abuse before it happens. Children’s Advocacy C...

Child abuse prevention conference draws hundreds to Rochester

The Northeast Child Abuse Conference brings professionals together from the field to collaborate in an effort to help children and families.

From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect

Conversations with survivors of sexual abuse left Missouri state Sen. Tracy McCreery wondering what could have prevented the harm, leading her to sponsor a bill that would require...

Families Must Educate Themselves to Break the Cycle of Child Sexual Abuse at Home

How To Spot Sexual Abuse in Children

As a survivor of sexual abuse and horrific trauma, I can attest that it is the worst pain a human being can endure. It feels like being tortured, and in simple terms, it is. As adu...

U.S. Dioceses Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Families need caring, healthy communities to help children thrive, say child advocates

April is observed in West Virginia as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to the effectiveness of early family support as the best prev...

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Darkness to Light Launches National Awareness Campaign

National nonprofit calls on adults to take action to prevent child sexual abuse before it happens. CHARLESTON, S.C., April 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During Child Abuse Prevent...

Norton Children’s Hospital discusses psychological child abuse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s Hospital discussed the lasting impact of psychological child abuse. Doctors say child abuse isn’t always physical but can also be mental. Expert...