While physical neglect is understudied compared to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect is just as damaging to children's social development, a recent study indicates. Experiencing any form of ...

Ohio daycare worker Katelyn Ann Strohacker has been sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison after being convicted on 31 counts of kidnapping and child endangerment.

French authorities are investigating over 100 allegations of mistreatment and abuse involving young children in Parisian ...

Do parents abused as children become child abusers? Many interacting factors increase risk for intergenerational maltreatment ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Cruel words can leave a mark on a child and may have as much impact when they’re older as physical abuse. A study published in the medical journal BMJ Open found adults who ...

EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) -- An Eau Claire man charged with child abuse has pleaded not guilty. In Eau Claire County court Wednesday, Daniel Tlusty, 41, was arraigned on charges of physical abuse of a child ...

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued and protected. Yet, for many children, abuse and neglect remain harsh realities that can have long-term physical ...

The signs of sexual abuse in children may include physical injuries, behavioral changes, and mental health difficulties. Sexual abuse in children is a disturbing and sensitive issue that requires ...