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Judge Tosses Conviction Of Texas Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Infant
Right away, doctors and nurses suspected child abuse. At Lopez's trial, in 2003, one nurse testified that it was the worst case of child abuse she'd ever seen. The NPR,…
Read Article >>After Penn State, states reconsider sex abuse laws
Thirty-eight legislatures are back in session this month, most for the first time since retired assistant Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky was charged in November with child sex abuse…
Read Article >>Socioeconomic status more influential than race in determination of child abuse
When presented with scenarios that could possibly but not obviously indicate child abuse, 2,109 physicians from across the United States who participated in the study were most likely to suspect…
Read Article >>CPS funding cuts are affecting child death rate, panel says
In a 20-year-period, fewer children were killed by abuse and neglect in Sacramento County when programs aimed at troubled families were funded, according to a report presented to the Board…
Read Article >>RESOURCE GUIDE
Child-Friendly Courtrooms Resource Guide and Benchcard
The Children’s Justice Act was proud to partner with CACTX and the Court Improvement Program on an exciting new education tool: "Child-Friendly Courtrooms: Items for Judicial Consideration". It is our hope that, in cases involving child witnesses, all parties may find this guide helpful, particularly as it aims to reduce the trauma to children as they make their way through our criminal and civil justice systems.
