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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 ...

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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Child welfare experts are hoping Coloradans will step up as champions for children and their families this summer. In 2024, the 24/7 Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline received more than 118,000 ...

Imagine you’re a child and your feelings are ignored or discounted when you turn to your parents for support. Now imagine you’re a child who gets punished or yelled at when you express how you feel.