Kentucky bill would equip animal control officers to spot signs of child abuse
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A proposed Kentucky law would require animal control officers statewide to undergo training on…
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Ex-Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin grills adopted son, Jonah, in dramatic hearing on protective order
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — An unusual bit of courtroom drama unfolded Friday when former Kentucky Gov. Matt…
Instances of child abuse have declined in Kentucky, but rate remains 60% higher than national average
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky saw a 48% reduction in child victims of maltreatment from 2018 to 2022,…
Here’s an overview of the new legislation taking effect in the Commonwealth beginning Thursday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation dealing with child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and many other…
Jay Miller: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, time to honor our child protective service workers
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is during this time that families and communities recognize the importance of working…
Governor signs bills into law, including Lofton’s law, Lily’s law, juvenile justice and child abuse bills
Staff report As lawmakers make ready to return to Frankfort on Wednesday and Thursday, for the final two days of…
Family Nurturing Center among 17 organizations to receive Kosair Charities grants to prevent child abuse
Kosair Charities on Thursday awarded $1,300,000 to Family Nurturing Center, Kentucky Youth Advocates, and 17 additional community organizations, continuing their commitment to…
Most new laws passed by General Assembly go into effect July 14; here is a rundown on some of them
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Starting Thursday in Kentucky, male-to-female transgender students starting in the sixth grade and continuing through…
Do you suspect a child has been the victim of abuse? Here are some rules to follow if you see red flags
Christina Howard UK Healthcare Kids are kids, sometimes they play in ways that result in minor cuts, scrapes and bruises….
Commentary: Putting an end to child abuse begins with giving new parents the support they need
By Dr. Christina Howard, Keith Inman, and Ken Reiss Special to NKyTribune When we reflect on the impacts of the…
Terry Brooks: If oxpeckers and zebras can practice synergy, surely so can the donkeys and elephants
Oxpeckers and zebras. Oxpeckers are small African birds which count on zebras as their key nutritional sources, eating the ticks…
From neighbors to dentists: How everyone in Kentucky can help keep kids safe from child abuse
By Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, Dr. Christina Howard, and Keith Inman In the last seven months, Kentuckians have heard a…
Rob Sanders reports the charity golf outing for the NKY Children’s Advocacy Center was big success
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said the charity golf outing hosted to benefit the NKY Children’s Advocacy Center (NKY…
Advancing Equity: Racism, like child abuse, means all of us must take responsibility for ending it
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. By Jane…
Sarah Henry: Our nation’s children are not OK; more than ever, we need to assure our children can thrive
I am privileged. My husband and I are both still gainfully employed working from home; we can afford the internet…
AG Cameron aims to prevent child abuse, prosecute abusers in state ranking high in child maltreatment
Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Attorney General Cameron called a press conference this week to declare his office’s commitment to partner…
Commentary: One thing on which there is no rivalry; We are one when it comes to preventing child abuse
By Dr. Melissa Currie and Dr. Christina Howard It’s finally Fall in the Commonwealth, which means cooler temperatures, leaves changing,…
Partners in the Face It Movement release new resource on safe sleepovers and time with friends
With school out for the summer and children and teens spending more time hosting sleepovers and visiting friends’ houses, partners…
Keith Inman: We like being #1 in most ways — but not (as we are) for being first in nation for child abuse
Everyone likes to be ranked number one – especially here in Kentucky with our prized horses, bourbon, and basketball. But…
‘Children Maltreatment 2016’ report show Kentucky’s child abuse rate at double the national average
Kentucky continues to see a rise in child abuse. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau “Child…
News Briefs: Trucks transporting petroleum get waiver, Reach for Stars event, Newport history
As Kentuckians recover from flooding from recent rainfall and with more rain in the forecast, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg…
Resilience: A free screening about toxic stress and the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Family Nurturing Center, Children Inc. and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky invite you the public to a FREE…
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