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When it comes to domestic violence towards children involving physical abuse, research in the UK by the NSPCC indicated that "most violence occurred at home (78 per cent) with mothers being primarily responsible in 49 per cent of cases and fathers in 40 per cent of cases."

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Child abuse is a real problem
While people might like to think sexual child abuse is not happening in our community, according to a recent local survey, that is not the case.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:43:25 -0700

Parent details child abuse allegations concerning program
Concerns about understaffing and possible child abuse at the Child and Family Studies Center Infant Program led a parent to lodge a complaint with campus police last week.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:43:43 -0700

West Palm man charged with child abuse, neglect; allegedly beat kids with flat side of machete
West Palm man charged with child abuse, neglect; allegedly beat kids with flat side of machete
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:40:52 -0700

Abuse charges against school employee
A Douglas County School District employee was arrested on child abuse charges after he taped a boy?s hands to his head at an after-school child care program.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:52:34 -0700

Suspected child abuse uncovered
DCF and PSBO converge on a house and uncover filth and a suspected severe case of child abuse and neglect.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:26:54 -0700

Priest convicted of child sex abuse in McDowell faces more charges
BLOUNTVILLE, TENN. ? A Catholic priest convicted in McDowell County of molesting a boy more than 30 years ago now faces child sex abuse charges in Tennessee.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:25:38 -0700

PBSO: Man to be charged with child abuse after beating 5 children with side of machete
PBSO: Man to be charged with child abuse after beating 5 children with side of machete
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:40:47 -0700

Three indicted in Lake City child abuse, murder case
Three adults have been indicted in connection with the slaying of one child and the aggravated abuse of another in Columbia County.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:40:53 -0700

Preventing child abuse and neglect is a powerful investment that saves lives
Twenty-nine years ago, guest columnist Maggie Baker was shot and seriously wounded by a man who suffered significant abuse and neglect as a child. She argues that investing in programs that intervene in children's lives will change their lives and make society safer
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:15:03 -0700

Child abuse unit investigates possible sex assault in Calgary school field
CALGARY ? Calgary police say alcohol was a factor in a first date between a 12-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy who met on a social networking site and then followed up Monday with a sexual encounter witnessed by their friends.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:42:08 -0700

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