“If you think a child may be in danger, don’t wait to report it, because it could mean the difference between life and death.
“It takes a community to keep children safe, and children really do need adults to advocate for them,” says Howell.”
Don’t try and decide for yourself. If you suspect abuse, say something, get someone involved. It’s not a perfect solution, but it beats doing nothing about children who are being abused.
Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse or Neglect
Following CBG’s post about a priest convicted of covering up sexual abuse, I received an email informing me of a blog post written by Alan Collins, a UK solicitor who specializes in abuse claims. In it, he provides a recap of the case, and what it means going forward. Granted, as a solicitor part of…
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