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Child Safety News

Texas reports a 31% increase in child abuse and neglect deaths.
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In Ohio, child welfare organizations increase child abuse education.
Posted on 2/1/2010 More

The NFL and Roger Goodell now admit there may be a correlation between multiple concussions and permanent brain damage.
Posted on 12/22/2009 More

The book entitled No one would believe it: Experiences of a child abuse investigator written by Evelyn Kelly Norman is available.
Posted on 11/4/2009 More

In Wisconsin, The Child Welfare Disclosure Act requires some information be made public in child abuse cases.
Posted on 10/21/2009 More

Qualified pediatricians will take the first child abuse board examination on November 16, 2009.
Posted on 9/28/2009 More

Operation Twisted Traveler nets three more American men in a child sex abuse operation in Cambodia. The men are charged with sexual exploitation of Cambodian children.
Posted on 9/24/2009 More

In Oklahoma, Dr. Robert Block, child abuse medical expert, leads the way in bringing “correct science to the judicial system”.
Posted on 8/19/2009 More

Child Abuse board certification is the next step for physicians in this growing sub-specialty of pediatric medicine.
Posted on 7/20/2009 More

In California, Children’s Hospital Central California received a four million dollar pledge to fund child abuse prevention programs.
Posted on 7/8/2009 More

Child Abuse

Helping You Protect America’s Children Against Abuse and Neglect

Child abuse can take many forms.  It can manifest itself as the slow and insidious chronic neglect of a child by their primary caregiver, or it can be as shockingly apparent as a broken limb or a shaken baby.  Often, a single child will experience more than one kind of abuse or neglect.  For example, a child could suffer from sexual abuse at the hands of their father, witness ongoing domestic violence in their home, and could also have special education needs that are not being met by their parents.  Alternately, a child can suffer from a single kind of abuse, such as ongoing verbal abuse from their mother.  Even worse, across the United States, more than 2,000 children die each year from child abuse and neglect.

The information provided below will help you recognize the various types of child abuse and neglect, and most importantly help you understand your responsibilities and what you can do to help.  In cases of abuse or neglect resulting in broken bones, sexual abuse, brain injury, brain damage, shaken baby syndrome or death, The Keane Law Firm wants to work with you to seek justice for that child.

What is child abuse and neglect?

Federal law provides a foundation definition of child abuse and neglect in The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which individual States must incorporate into their own definitions.  Basically, child abuse and neglect can be separated into four categories:  physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse.

• Physical Abuse:  Perhaps the most obvious form of child abuse is the physical abuse of a child or baby.  Regardless of the intent, any harm – from bruises to broken bones to brain damage to death – resulting from physical abuse such as hitting, kicking, shaking, throwing, or beating is considered abuse.  It is never acceptable to physically harm a child.
• Child Neglect:  Child neglect is the most common type of abuse.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Child Welfare Information Gateway estimates that 60% of abused children suffer from neglect.  Child neglect can take many forms.  The one-time failure of a parent or caregiver to properly supervise or care for a child is considered acute neglect, while the repeated, ongoing failure to supervise or care for a child is considered chronic neglect.  Neglect itself can include the failure to meet a child’s basic needs such as medical care, food, and shelter; the failure to attend to a child’s emotional needs or exposing the child to domestic violence; the failure to provide a child with education or to make allowances for a child’s special educational needs; or it can be subjecting the child to extreme corporeal punishment.
• Emotional Abuse:  Children can also be subjected to emotional abuse at the hands of a parent or caregiver, and approximately 7% of abused children are emotionally abused.  Emotional abuse is generally defined as an ongoing pattern of treatment that negatively impacts a child’s emotional development.  This can include withholding affection or support, making threats to the child, excessive criticism of the child, or unnecessarily confining the child.
• Sexual Abuse:  Finally, sexual abuse of a child includes any use of a child for sexual gratification.  This includes any inducement, persuasion, or coercion of a child to engage in or assist with sexual activity, including rape, child prostitution, indecent exposure, or exploitation of a child by production of pornographic materials.  The Child Welfare Information Gateway estimates that 10% of abused children experience some form of sexual abuse.

Know your responsibilities

If you suspect that a child is being abused and neglected, the best thing you can do to protect that child is to take action immediately.  It is very important to act quickly before that child’s life is irrevocably altered by a catastrophic event resulting from the abuse or neglect.  Not only is acting quickly in the child’s best interest, but it is also the law.  Anyone who could have prevented the child’s injury or could have reported the suspected abuse before the child was affected could be held liable for damages if they fail to act.

According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Child Welfare Information Gateway, professionals such as physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, case managers, teachers, administrators and many others are responsible for reporting 56% of all alleged cases of child abuse or neglect.  44% of these cases are reported by nonprofessionals like friends, relatives, or neighbors.  It is important to know that in many States, including the State of California, most health practitioners and child care professionals are required to report suspected cases of abuse or neglect in a timely manner.  Failure to report is not only detrimental to the child in question, but can result in fines or jail time and being held liable in a civil lawsuit for physical injuries, disability, pain and suffering, medical bills, and future lost wages sustained by the injured child.

You may be comforted to know that child abuse and neglect reports are considered confidential, and individuals reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect are protected from civil or criminal liability if the reporting was required by law or if the individual acted in good faith.  Clearly, you have nothing to lose and the child in question has everything to gain by your timely action.

All states identify specific agencies and departments to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Usually, this responsibility is carried out by child protective services (CPS) within a Department of Social Services or another similar name, such as Department of Human Resources.  In some States, police departments may also receive reports of child abuse or neglect. For more information or assistance with reporting suspected abuse and neglect, please call Childhelp®, 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453), or your local CPS agency.  While The Keane Law Firm can help you correct the injustice done to abused children with a civil lawsuit, we are not affiliated with any government agencies designated or permitted to accept reports of abuse and neglect, so please follow your applicable state laws and report suspected abuse and neglect to the authorities.

In most cases, the toll-free numbers listed below are only accessible from within the State listed.  If you choose to call from out-of-State, use the local (toll) number listed or call Childhelp® for assistance. Also listed below are links to State websites, which can provide additional information.  Please see our resources section for the phone numbers for the various states.

The Keane Law Firm and You

While Attorney Christopher Keane and The Keane Law Firm specialize in cases from San Francisco and the State of California, they may also accept worthy cases from other states.  No matter where the child about whom you are concerned is located, you may rest assured that The Keane Law Firm possesses the knowledge and resources to provide you with the best representation and seek justice for that child.  Please contact The Keane Law Firm today.  We will work with you to defend America’s children against the horrors of abuse and neglect. 

California child abuse lawyers are available to help if you know a child who has been injured by abuse.  The Keane Law Firm has been recognized as having an AV rating - the highest legal ability and ethics rating available, and Christopher Keane has been rated as one of the leading plaintiff's lawyers and attorneys in America as a "tireless advocate for injured children".  Contact him today to see if he can help your child.  

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• In Maine, Edgard Anziani was arrested in connection with the death of 15-month-old Damien Lynn.
• In Utah, Kami Kay Tollefson faced three charges of second-degree felony child abuse.
• In Kentucky, Robert Long is charged with murder in connection with the death of his baby boy, Lavion Gamble.
• In Tennessee, Lindsey Norris and David Thomas are charged in connection with the serious injuries inflicted on a 13-month-old girl.
• In Ohio, investigators allege nine-week-old baby, Tyson Jones, suffered injuries consistent with non-accidental head trauma also known as shaken baby syndrome.
• In Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ordered a suspension of licensure and shut down a Hutchinson home day care in response to a serious head injury inflicted on an infant.
• In Indiana, Tina Byrd and Kassandra Byrd face additional charges in connection with the deaths of two babies, John Wenninger and Matthew Cheng.
• In West Virginia, Jennifer Meachum pleaded guilty to child neglect resulting in death in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son.
• In St. Louis, Nathaniel Robinson was convicted in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son, Desmon Valenzuela.
• In Kansas, Melissa Wells Coons received life in prison in connection with the death of toddler Brooklyn Coons.
• In North Carolina, Juan Sabastian Vega is charged with felony child abuse in connection with the death of baby London Brantley.
• In South Carolina, Michael Daniels is charged with inflicting bodily injury on a child and unlawful conduct toward a child in connection with the injuries suffered by his baby boy.
• In Maryland, Nicholas McKee is charged with multiple child abuse charges in connection with the shaken baby death of his 5-week-old infant.
• In North Carolina, Juan Vega faces felony child abuse and murder charges in connection with the death of 6-month-old London Brantley.
• In Virginia, Brandon Lockett is charged with felony child neglect, improper disposal of a human body and obstruction of justice in connection with missing toddler, Aveion Lewis.
• In Virginia, Trudy E. Munoz Rueda was convicted of felony child abuse and child cruelty in connection with the abusive head trauma case of baby Noah Whitmer.
• In Ohio, KC Goble pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and endangering a child in connection with the death of 2-month-old Preston Goble.
• In California, Angel Sanchez-Vasquez faces child abuse and murder charges in connection with the death of 4-month-old Nicholas Kelly.
• In Indiana, news stories report a second infant death occurred while under the care of babysitter Tina Byrd. Two babies, Matthew Cheng and John K. Wenninger, have died since November 2009.
• In Nebraska, John Chavez faces charges of child abuse resulting in death in connection with the death of baby girl Aubrey Chavez.
• In Ohio, Marlo Trembley is sentenced to three years in prison for child endangerment and permitting child abuse and Joshua Carse is sentenced to 21 years in prison for child endangerment.
• In Ohio, Vincent Blanda is found guilty of murder in connection with the death of his baby daughter Brooklynn.
• In Kentucky, Samuel David Harris faces charges, including murder, in connection with the death of baby Aiden Caro.
• In Ohio, KC Goble is charged in connection with the fatal injuries suffered by his infant son, Preston Goble.
• In California, Teresa Moses is sentenced to maximum commitment in a state mental hospital in connection with the death of her 8-year-old son, Raijon Daniels.
• In Philadelphia, pediatrician Cindy Christian provided testimony regarding the fatal injuries and infection suffered by 10-year-old Charlenni Ferreira. Her stepmother, Margarita Garabito is charged with murder.
• In Colorado, Isela Reyes-Talamentes will be sentenced in connection with the child abuse death of two-year-old Elijah Archuleta. John Vigil faces first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death charges.
• In Philadelphia, Margarita Garabito faces child abuse charges in connection with the death of her stepdaughter Charlenni Ferreira.
• In Florida, Edgar Otero faces first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse charges in connection with the death of baby Alexa Hall.
• In Florida, Edgar Otero faces first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse charges in connection with the death of baby Alexa Hall.
• In Indiana, Brittney Bland and Justin Sheets face charges in connection with the critical injuries suffered by their infant son, Jayden.
• In South Carolina, Rayshana Harvin faces charges of homicide by child abuse and neglect in connection with the death of her 3-month-old son, King Sincere Robinson.
• In Oregon, Donald Cockrell and Michelle Smith face child abuse charges in connection with the death of three-year-old Alexis Pounder.
• In Florida, Jean-Carlo Baptist is charged with felony aggravated child abuse in connection with injuries suffered by an 11-week-old baby girl.
• In Maryland, Miranda Marie Hamilton faces child abuse charges in connection with alleged child abuse injuries suffered by a three-month-old baby.
• In Pennsylvania, Nicholas Ray McKee is charged with child abuse in connection with the fatal injuries suffered by 5-week-old Bella Appel-McKee.
• In Florida, Brennan J. Knowles is charged with child abuse and neglect in connection with the critical injuries suffered by his four-month-old infant.
• In North Carolina, Curtis Randall Sweatt, Jr. is charged with homicide by child abuse in connection with the death of his infant daughter.
• In Ohio, Vincent Blanda faces trial in connection with the shaken baby death of his infant daughter, Brooklynn Blanda.
• In Michigan, Victor Weber was sentenced to prison in connection with the death of three-year-old Kyle Rogers.
• In Pennsylvania, Michael Cutler pleaded no contest to third-degree murder in connection with the death of his 7-month-old daughter, Kamra.
• Modesto priest, Leo Suarez, removed from Our Lady of Fatima Church for child abuse|California child abuse lawyer|Catholic church sexual molestation lawyer
• In Lubbock, Mark Helm is charged with a first-degree felony in connection with the head trauma suffered by his girlfriend’s infant girl.
• In Colorado, Jacob Garcia is charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s toddler son.
• In Pittsburgh, Michael Cutler pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the death of his 7-month-old daughter, Kamra.
• In California, Amber Ingram and Eduardo Zamora are held in connection with the death of a five-year-old boy, Braeden G.
• In Idaho, Mauricio Cando-Franco was arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s baby girl, Ziola.
• In Oregon, Darrel Marcell Chambers pled no contest to manslaughter and attempted murder charges in connection with the death of infant Julian Michael Wear.
• In Utah, Andy Roy Gorecki is charged in connection with traumatic brain injuries suffered by his two-month-old infant.
• In Oklahoma, Henry Carey and Amber Walker face child abuse charges in connection with the injuries suffered by their baby girl.
• In Idaho, Mauricio Cando-Franco is charged in connection with the death of a six-month-old baby girl.
• In New Jersey, Deanna Brycki pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her infant son, Adam Hankins.
• In Vermont, 5-week-old Colin Vleck’s death has been ruled a homicide.
• In Illinois, Randall S. White and Bethany Jo Mendenhall face child abuse charges in connection with the injuries of their two-month-old son.
• In Utah, Jameson L. Reid is a suspect in a child abuse investigation case involving his three-year-old stepson.
• In North Dakota, Aarin Cratty is charged in connection with the death of his son, Hank Allen Arden.
• In Vermont, the death of 5-week-old Colin Van Vleck is ruled a homicide.
• In Indiana, Michael Rutledge is charged with neglect of a dependent in connection with the death of 4-month-old, Devonte Busche.
• In Indiana, Michael Rutledge is charged with neglect of a dependent in connection with the death of 4-month-old, Devonte Busche.
• In Maryland, Jerome Jermain Wallace and Natarsha Farmer are charged with murder and child abuse in connection with the death of 22-month-old Janaya Wallace.
• In Maine, Robert Hartford was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the death of his infant daughter, Ava.
• In Milwaukee, Darius Woodley is charged in connection with the death of infant, Dekia Mattox.
• In Illinois, Mark Trubiano is charged with aggravated battery in connection with the child abuse death of baby Storey Trubiano.
• In Loganville, Georgia an adopted six-year-old boy is dead. Louis David Jones and Jami Jones are charged with murder in connection with his death.
• In Milwaukee, Darius Woodley is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of baby Dekia.
• In Detroit, Charlotte C. Wyatt and Leon F. Cole are charged in connection with the death of infant girl, Asia Wyatt.
• In Detroit, Charlotte C. Wyatt and Leon F. Cole are charged in connection with the death of infant girl, Asia Wyatt.
• In Detroit, Charlotte C. Wyatt and Leon F. Cole are charged in connection with the death of infant girl, Asia Wyatt.
• In Detroit, Charlotte C. Wyatt and Leon F. Cole are charged in connection with the death of infant girl, Asia Wyatt.
• In Detroit, Michigan, Charlotte C. Wyatt and Leon F. Cole are charged in connection with the death of infant girl, Asia Wyatt.
• In Tennessee, Suzanne Douglas and Adam Hayes are charged with child abuse and neglect. Both are in custody in Campbell County.
• In Alabama, Marcus Smith and Quanisha Smith are charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Evan K. Byrdsong.
• In Mississippi, Nicole Demeteria Hill and Willie James Holifield are charged with murder and child abuse in connection with the death of 14-month-old, Tykiriah McClendon.
• In California, Martin Roland Morales and Crystal Pauline Rodriguez are wanted in connection with the torture and abuse of a five-year-old boy.
• In Utah, Andy Roy Gorecki was arrested in connection with alleged child abuse injuries sustained by a baby.
• In North Carolina, David Lee Uber is charged with felony child abuse in connection with the fractured leg of a 3-month-old infant.
• In Tennessee, Adrienne Witherspoon faces multiple counts of child abuse charges in connection with the beating of her two children.
• In California, Alex Vasquez and Monika Patterson were arrested and charged with homicide in connection with the death of a seven-month-old baby girl.
• In Nebraska, Matthew Wylie was found guilty of child abuse in connection with the oral injuries sustained by 3-month-old victim, Zackary Daniel.
• In Texas, Leanne Kathleen Donovan and Isaac Daniel Bigley were arrested in connection with the child abuse injuries sustained by their four-month-old daughter, Layla.
• In North Carolina, Mario McNeil is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree rape of a child in connection with the death of five-year-old Shaniya Davis.
• In South Carolina, a Richland County jury convicted Andrea Person for the 1998 death of Zachary Ulengchong.
• In South Carolina, Andrea Person was sentenced to 22 years on prison in connection with the 1998 death of one-year-old Zachary Ulengchong.
• In Washington, James Fryberg is currently held in the Snohomish County Jail for charges in connection with the May 2009 death of 15-month-old Damoniko Ashby.
• In California, Roman Ray Brand is held in the Kern County Jail in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 6-month-old baby girl. He is charged with murder.
• In Illinois, Mila Petrov pled guilty to charges in connection with the 2007 death of her 5-year-old daughter, Melanie.
• In Missouri, the child abuse investigation continues at the old Bates City farmhouse owned by Burrell Mohler, Sr.
• In West Virginia, Emperatriz Meza Reyna has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the near-fatal beating of her seven-year-old daughter.
• In Missouri, the child sex abuse investigation continues in which Jared Leroy Mohler, David A. Mohler, Burrell Edward Mohler, Sr., Burrell Edward Mohler, Jr., and Roland Neil Mohler are charged.
• In Colorado, Amanda Sims and Jesse Lee Kaizen were arrested on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder of their nine-month-old daughter.
• In Maryland, Brian Maurice Savage is charged in connection with the death of 15-month-old Cameron Justin Williams.
• In Florida, Tivasha Logan and Chauncey Gardner are charged with felony murder and aggravated child abuse in connection with the death of their five-month-old daughter, Chauntasia.
• In Chicago, police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of three-month-old, Aurora Hall.
• In Ohio, Vonda Ferguson faces trial for charges in connection with the abuse of her five adopted children.
• In Massachusetts, Jennifer Ward faces sentencing in Salem Superior Court in connection with the 2007 Shaken Baby death of her infant daughter, Jocelyn Ward Anderson.
• The Richmond High School Homecoming dance gang-rape involved approximately 10 attackers and 10 more witnesses…and no one helped the victim. The Keane Law Firm represents victims that have been catastrophically injured.
• In Alabama, Ralph Lee Aaron is charged with multiple counts of possessing child pornography and sexual abuse of boys.
• In Kentucky, Amanda Johnson is charged with murder and criminal abuse in connection with the death of her 23-month-old son, Stephen.
• The nation is responding to the Richmond High School Homecoming Dance gang-rape of a student.
• In California, at Richmond High School, bystander-responsibility was lost in group mentality and may have perpetuated the brutal gang rape of a student that lasted over two hours. Were the young predators performing for their audience?
• Domingo Ferreira has been found dead in his cell at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility.
• In Pennsylvania, Domingo Ferreira was found dead in his cell at the Curran-Frumhold Correctional Facility. He was charged with child abuse in connection with the death of his 10-year-old daughter, Charleeni Ferreira.
• In Texas, Raymond Jessop will stand trial for sexual assault of a child.
• Jill Starishevsky has prosecuted child abuse and sex crimes in New York for over 10 years. She offers some tips for parents that will reduce the likelihood their children will be victimized.
• In Texas, Anthony Gilbert is under arrest in connection with the stabbing injuries to an infant.
• In North Carolina, Sandra Gallardo Petatan is charged with felony child abuse in connection with the beating of a three-month-old baby girl.
• In Arizona, Vaughn Miles Denz was found guilty by jury trial for child abuse and aggravated assault on a five-month-old baby boy.
• In North Dakota, Aarin Paul Cratty is charged in connection with the abusive head trauma injuries sustained by his three-month-old son.
• In Arkansas, Delvin Alex Pendleton is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the child abuse death of one-year-old, Alexis Mae Shores-Evans.
• In Arkansas, Devin Alex Pendleton is charged in connection with the death of one-year-old, Alexis Mae Shores-Evans.
• In South Carolina, Robert Bishop is charged with child abuse in connection with the critical injuries sustained by his infant son, Allen Bishop.
• In Las Vegas, Clark County officials report that twice as many children have died from abuse and neglect in 2009 so far in comparison to the entire previous year.
• In Rhode Island, Marco Nieves died from a ruptured bowel sustained from child abuse. Michael Patino is charged with child abuse causing serious injury and battery by an adult on a child, in connection with Marco Nieves’s death.
• In Nebraska, Joshua Burnette Ironshell faces first-degree assault and felony child abuse charges in connection with the child abuse injuries sustained by two-year-old, Darrek Andrew.
• In Tennessee, Phillip Blake Putnam faces charges of aggravated child abuse in connection with the child abuse injuries of his four-month-old baby.
• In California, Jason McGlown faces sentencing for felony child abuse in connection with the beating of his mentally disabled son.
• In Georgia, Sue Rodriguez sickened by Peggy Edenfield’s testimony that described the brutal sexual assault that lead to the death of six-year-old, Christopher Michael Barrios.
• In Missouri, Joanie Fowler and Matthew Dillon Taylor are charged in connection with the abusive head trauma death of two-year-old, Lillian Fowler.
• In Rhode Island, Michael Patino is charged with child abuse and felony assault in connection with the death of a six-year-old boy.
• In New Mexico, Michael Perea is charged in connection with the death of his stepson, Michael Montiel.
• In Virginia, Marlen Ramadan Taboor is charged in connection with the death of her five-month-old son, Christopher George.
• Roberto Alvarez is sentenced to four years in prison in connection with the child abuse death of his two-year-old daughter.
• In Minnesota, Edwin Henry White was sentenced to 18 years in prison in connection with the death of his infant daughter, Carlee Jade.
• In Pennsylvania, Brandon Murray is charged with criminal homicide in connection with the death of his son, David Murray.
• In Colorado, Aaron Thompson was found guilty of child abuse in connection with the death of his daughter, Aarone. Mr. Thompson was found guilty of 31 counts.
• In Indiana, Amanda Brooks and Terry Lay were both sentenced to jail in connection with the death of their three-year-old son, Kalab Lay.
• In Las Vegas, Jocquise Coleman is held in Clark County Jail in connection with the death of 16-month-old Lamaj Terry.
• In Texas, David Ramos was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the death of his 8-month-old daughter, Danielle James Ramos.
• In California, Naresh Michael Narine and Belinda Janette Magana face charges in connection with the death of two-year-old Malachi Magana.
• In Las Vegas, police are still asking for information on the whereabouts of Jocquise Coleman in connection with the death of a child, Lamaj Terry. Mr. Coleman is thought to be hiding in Los Angeles.
• Roberto Antonio Alvarez testified in his trial he did not know about his deceased daughter, Mariah Alvarez’s, fatal injuries.
• In Connecticut, news stories are reporting Doug Perlitz is facing multiple counts of federal charges related to child sexual abuse that stemmed from his alleged criminal actions between the years 2002 through 2008.
• In Texas, the body of two-month old Jada De La Rosa was found outside a fire station at change of shift. Her father, Ramiro De La Rosa is held in connection with her death.
• In California, Ben Juceam, a four-year-old special needs child, was allegedly abused in the classroom of a Placer County special education teacher.
• In Texas, David Ramos faces life in prison in connection with the child abuse death of his eight-month-old daughter, Danielle James Ramos. The jury is deliberating.
• In Florida, Derrick McNeal is convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the death of two-year-old Demontaye Simmons.
• In Nevada, Metro Police are looking for Jocquise Coleman in connection with the death of a 16-month-old child, Lamaj Terry.
• In North Carolina, a vigil was held for Tiffany Wright and her baby Aalihah.
• In Michigan, a Bay City man has been sentenced to prison for the torture of his seven-year-old son.
• In North Dakota, Lori Voeller faces felony charges in connection with suspected physical abuse of children in her Rugby day care.
• In Nebraska, Natasha Afraid of Bear was arrested in connection with felony child abuse charges.
• In Florida, Chaddick Banks faces charges of aggravated child abuse in connection with suspected child abuse injuries and a skull fracture sustained by his 15-month-old stepchild.
• In Iowa, Tresa Rains is held in the Polk County Jail in connection with the 2007 death of her infant daughter, Zara Yamen.
• In New Mexico, Ashley Tafoya and Raymond Gabaldon are charged in connection with the child abuse injuries sustained by a two-week-old infant boy.
• In Hennepin County, Rachel Reeves faces second-degree murder charges in connection with the alleged child abuse death of her 13-month-old daughter, Julia Leigh Rivera.
• In Ohio, David Chambers has been arrested in connection with the death of 18-month-old LaKaylee Chambers.
• In Colorado, Benjamin Koller has been charged in connection with the child abuse injuries inflicted on his four-month-old infant son, Jack Sebastian Koller. The baby is in critical condition.
• In Nevada, Mario “Gene” Hill was arrested in connection with the 2007 death his two-year-old son, Nithaniel.
• In Arizona, Brian Hopf has been charged in connection with the death of his infant daughter, Isabella Hopf.
• In Washington County, Daniel Keck was indicted for rape, kidnapping, gross sexual imposition and pandering obscenity involving a minor.
• In Florida, David Alan McBurnett is charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend’s baby boy.
• In Florida, David Alan McBurnett is charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend’s baby boy.
• In Minnesota, Jessica Dominique Caldwell and Demetrius Charles Willis were arrested in connection with the alleged child abuse death of two-year-old Julian James-Robert Williams.
• In Kansas, Amanda Caley faces charges including abuse of a child and aggravated endangerment of a child in connection with alleged incidences that occurred while she employed as a special needs teacher.
• In Calvert County, Renee Bowman pled guilty to first-degree child abuse of a surviving daughter. In addition, she faces murder charges in Montgomery County in connection with the deaths of her two deceased adopted daughters.
• In Jacksonville, North Carolina, Crystal Teague faces charges of child abuse in connection with the broken leg a toddler sustained allegedly while in her care.
• In Florida, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office officials are searching for a missing sexual predator, Hirum Croxall.
• In California, Starkeisha Brown and Krystal Denise Matthews pled no contest to brutal child abuse charges. Both women will serve prison time in connection with a four-year-old boy’s child abuse injuries.
• In Illinois, 20-month old Daneah Cousins died from injuries consistent with child abuse.
• In South Carolina, there is an investigation underway into the death of infant Xymerra Evans.
• In Washington, Jonathan V. Frazier has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant son, Jon Anthony Frazier.
• In Texas, Jerry Christopher Crisp was sentenced to 60 years in prison in connection with the death of his infant daughter, Jayden.
• In Jacksonville, North Carolina, Crystal Teague faces charges of child abuse in connection with the broken leg a toddler sustained allegedly while in her care.
• In Portage County, Scott Stevens is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of his infant son, Sakota.
• In Illinois, the Department of Children and Family Services has been fined by the federal government for re-abuse rates in children that exceed the federal benchmark.
• In Maine, David Allen Cook was sentenced to prison in connection with the death of 17-month-old Matteo Hanson.
• In Kentucky, Matthew Pyles faces murder charges in connection with the alleged child abuse death of his infant son, Gaige Pyles.
• In Texas, police are searching for Nilda Iliana Rodriguez, a mother of six children in Bell County. Ms. Rodriguez faces murder charges in connection with the death of her seven-week-old son, Deon Dajuan Griffin.
• In Ohio, Shawn Smith, Sr. faces charges of felonious assault in connection with the alleged child abuse injuries his infant son, Shawn Smith, Jr. has sustained.
• In Brookfield, Damion Wise remains in custody for child endangerment and felonious assault in connection with the alleged child abuse of his seven year-old stepson.
• In Utah, Mary Heath, sentenced for her role in a child abuse case involving her niece and nephew, asked for parole this week.
• In Colorado, Brandon Vaughn Yancey, Jr. was arrested in connection with the abusive head trauma death of his baby boy.
• In New Brunswick, Nilesh Patel is charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with the alleged abusive head trauma death of his infant daughter, Niral Patel.
• In Colorado, Brandon Vaughn Yancey faces felony child abuse charges in connection with the death of his infant son, Zachariah Yancey.
• In New Jersey, Nilesh Patel is charged in connection with the death of his infant daughter, Niral Patel.
• In Pasadena, John Wirick pled guilty to manslaughter in connection with the shaken baby death of his one-month-old daughter, Lilyanna.
• In Florida, snake owners Jaren Ashley Hare and Charles Jason Darnell are charged in connection with the python-strangulation death of two-year-old Shaiunna Hare.
• In Texas, Jose Isaias Herrera has been arrested in connection with the child abuse death of his infant son, Jose Herrera, Jr. Jessica Maria Trevino remains in custody.
• In Pasadena, Lilyanna Alora Wirick’s father admitted to shaking her. He pled guilty to manslaughter.
• In Jefferson County, one-month-old Camarah Fisher apparently died from abusive head trauma.
• In Trumbull County, Jeremy Hendrex was sentenced to eight years in prison in connection with the traumatic brain injury suffered by his daughter Alyssa Jarome.
• School will be starting shortly and child abuse reports will increase for the fall months.
• In Texas, Shawn Davis Wagner and Kristina Faye Tello are charged in connection with the death of their infant.
• In Portage County, Scott Stevens is charged in connection with the death of his infant son.
• In Bloomington, Jesse Hummel was arrested in connection with the death of his 8-month-old infant on Saturday afternoon.
• In St. Louis County, Towanda K. Rogers is charged with murder and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the 2008 death of her newborn daughter.
• In Chicago, Cook County Medical Examiner has ruled 11-month-old DaJae Guy’s death is a homicide from child abuse.
• In Idaho, Melissa Jenkins and Daniel Ehrlick, Jr. were arrested in connection with the death of 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
• The trial of Frank D. Price for the murder of 5 year-old Ethan Nathaniel Allen continues this week. The mother of the deceased child, Tonia Whitehead, provided a tearful testimony about the events that led to her son’s death.
• In Kentucky, Matthew Pyles faces charges of first-degree assault in connection with the death of his infant son, Gaige Pyles.
• Medical Examiner ruled that three-year-old Charles Michael Brandley died from child abuse homicide.
• In Des Moines, protective custody of baby Ethan Neiderbach has been arranged after he allegedly suffered abusive head trauma. His parents, Jonas Neiderbach and Jherica Richardson, face charges in connection with this case.
• In New Mexico, Raymond Gabaldon and Ashley Tafoya face charges in connection with the child abuse injuries sustained by their infant son.
• Torrance T. Rogers faces new murder charges in connection with the recent death of 10 year-old Taylor N. Pinkas.
• In North Carolina, Kathy Lynn Swafford and Dwight Stacy Justice face charges in connection with the death of two-year-old Jeremiah Swafford.
• Bobbie Lee Garrett of Waldorf was detained by Ohio authorities in connection with charges involving child abuse and multiple sex offenses.
• In Hollywood, Cecil Weekes faces murder charges in connection with the child abuse death of baby girl, Angeliah Duncan.
• In Mississippi, Christopher Brandon stands trial in connection with the 2007 death of toddler, Xavier Staples.
• In Mississippi, Amanda Kersh and Christopher Brown, Sr., are charged in connection with the 2007 shaken baby death of a four-month-old infant.
• In Oklahoma, Kimberly Dawn Coulter faces sentencing in connection with the shaken baby condition of 5-month-old Tegan Corr.
• In Utah, Emperatriz Meza-Reyna is held in connection with the critical child abuse injuries her daughter sustained. The seven year-old remains in a coma.
• In Los Angeles, the child protective service process failed and six year-old Dae’von Bailey is beaten to death.
• In Colorado, police are investigating the involvement of Benjamin Koller and Jennifer Schmidt in their two-month-old infant’s injuries and critical condition.
• In South Los Angeles, police are searching for Marcas Fisher in connection with the death of his six year-old stepson, Dae’von Bailey.
• In Monterey, California, William Aguirre-Fajardo faces charged in connection with the death of an eight-month-old infant.
• In Monterey, California, William Aguirre-Fajardo is held in connection with child abuse charges.
• In Georgia, Eder Acosta remains jailed in connection with the death of six-year-old Bryan Guzman-Moreno.
• In Colorado, Karen Stillman pled guilty to felony attempted child abuse with serious bodily harm. Eric Torrez, Linda Torrez and Patrick Torrez face trial in a related matter.
• In Arizona, Ayrin Vick is charged in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl.
• In North Carolina, Michael J. Lunsford is held in Wake County Jail in connection with child abuse charges.
• In Massachusetts, Tiffany Hyman faces charges in connection with the death of seven-year-old, Nathaniel Turner.
• In California, James Lujan faces charges in connection with the death of four-year-old Diego Calles.
• In Mississippi, Michael Voyles faces charges of capitol murder in connection with the death of his two-month-old son, Elisha Voyles.
• In Colorado, Shad Skov is sentenced to prison in connection with an HIV infection his infant son contracted.
• In Utah, Justin Hanson faces four counts of felony child abuse in connection with the child abuse injuries suffered by his girlfriend’s two-year-old son.
• In Warren, Ohio, Jeremy Hendrex was convicted of child abuse in connection with the serious injuries sustained by his infant daughter, Alyssa Jarome.
• In Knox County, TN, Rodney Porter was sentenced for his conviction in connection with the death of his infant daughter Amya Porter.
• In Wisconsin, Mandisa Randolph faces charges in connection with the death of her son, Parion Williams.
• In Indiana, Engelica Castillo and Tim Tkachik face murder charges in connection with the death of two-year-old Jada Justice.
• In Michigan, Gerald Hall and Glen Hall of Clare County will go to trial for first-degree child abuse and torture charges in Clare County.
• In Kentucky, Justin Robinson 26-year-old, of Pike County, has been charged in connection with the child abuse injuries his girlfriend’s toddler sustained.
• In Washington, Danyl Herringshaw was sentenced to prison in connection with the permanent brain injuries his baby girl received while in his care.
• In Kentucky, Benjamin Senseman is charged in connection with his infant daughter’s death.
• In North Carolina, Joshua Ray Royster faces charges of felony child abuse in connection with a critically injured toddler.
• In Wisconsin, Jazmyn Walker died after suffering non-accidental head trauma allegedly while in the care of Justin Lake.
• In Kansas, Anderson Cheffen is charged with murder in connection with the death of 10 month-old Kawliga Alexander Wiseman.
• In Minnesota, Justin David Lake is jailed in connection with the death of a two-year-old girl.
• In Wisconsin, Crystal Keith was sentenced in connection to the beating death of her 13-month-old nephew Christopher Thomas.
• In Georgia, the Kennesaw family grieves over the loss of their five-month-old baby girl from family violence. A twelve-year-old cousin remains in custody at the Cobb County Juvenile Facility.
• In California, a Guatemalan man Jose Maurice Castenada was found guilty of first-degree murder and other felonies in connection with the beating death of Cesar Razo.
• In California, Jose Maurice Castenada faces sentencing in connection with the child abuse death of two-year-old Cesar Razo in 2005.
• In St. Louis, Montrell Moore is held in connection with the death of toddler, Samar Brown. Montrell is charged with first-degree murder.
• Amanda Brumfield is held in jail without bail by court order for charges in connection with the 2008 death of one-year-old Olivia Garcia. Allegedly, baby Olivia had sustained a skull fracture while in the care of Ms. Brumfield.
• In Texas, Jason Antoine Farrington faces charges in connection with the death of his four-month-old son, Jayden Farrington. Allegedly, Jayden was twice a victim of child abuse from his father.
• In Nevada, Shantell Morris is charged with child abuse with substantial bodily harm after recently regaining custody of her children in Las Vegas.
• In Iowa, Michael and Angela Meeker have been charged in connection with the death of toddler, Tanner Doran. News stories report the state medical examiner ruled Tanner died from blunt force trauma.
• In Ohio, Joseph Hector Ramirez pled guilty to charges of felonious assault and endangering children in connection with the injuries sustained by his infant daughter, Isabell.
• In Florida, Paul Garry Day has been charged with child abuse in connection with a critically injured infant hospitalized for injuries sustained while in his care.
• In Texas, Gary Eugene Hullaby is charged in connection with the February child abuse death of infant, Issiah Smith.
• In Colorado, Alex Midyette will serve his 16-year prison sentence at Fort Lyon Correctional Facility. Mr. Midyette was convicted of criminally negligent child abuse in connection with the death of his infant son, Jason Midyette.
• In Pennsylvania, Hector Jaiman III, of Florida was arrested for charges connected to the death of his six-month-old son, Hector Jaiman IV.
• In California, Joseph Michael Wise pled not guilty to charges in connection to alleged child abuse.
• In West Virginia, Michael Todd Cox was sentenced to prison in Jefferson County Circuit Court for the death of 2-month-old Colton Lee James.
• In California, Chauncey Taylor, 27-year-old father to a five month-old infant, remains jailed for charges of child abuse and torture.
• In Arizona, Josefa Talavara’s two-year-old daughter is on life support due to injuries consistent with abusive head trauma.
• In Sacramento County child homicides related to child abuse and neglect have increased according to the 2009 Child Death Review Team Report.
• In Central Florida statistics reveal fatal child abuse cases doubled in the last year.
• In Luzerne County, Lamont Cherry remains jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s infant daughter, Zalayia McCloe.
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• In Alabama, Joyce and Lonnell Sims remain in jail for the severe beating of a toddler in their foster home. The child sustained abusive head trauma from child abuse.
• In Ohio, a Toledo father, Robert Wielinski, has been charged with felonious assault and child endangerment for the death of his four-week-old son.
• It is court-ordered anger management and parenting classes for child care provider, Nicole Mercer who is charged with felony abuse.
• In Wisconsin, Crystal Keith faces prison for child abuse and homicide charges. Toddler, Christopher Thomas struggled to survive, while his sister succumbs to her injuries.
• In Virginia, Brandi Blanken Wallace and Joshua Scott Wallace are charged with child abuse for the catastrophic injuries their infant son, Joshua Wallace, sustained in 2005.
• In Florida, Richard McTear, Jr. allegedly has a violent criminal past. Suspected child abuse had been reported to the Department of Children and Families prior to the death of baby Emanuel Murray.
• In Atascadero, Kelly Dwayne Lavigne faces charges related to alleged child abuse of his infant son.
• In California, the FBI visited another church in connection with Melissa Huckaby’s murder charges. Ms. Huckaby is accused of killing 8 year-old Sandra Cantu.
• In California, Enrique Gonzalez faces charges of mayhem, child abuse, false imprisonment, battery, participating in criminal street gang and committing a crime for the benefit of a gang.
• In Illinois, an internet romance results in the death of the woman’s 18-month-old daughter, Halli Burton, after her new male companion, Lee K. Ponshe, allegedly delivers a deadly blow to the child’s head.
• In Kansas, Katie Cornejo faces charges of first-degree murder for the February 2008 death of her 2 ½ year-old step-daughter, Daytona Robertson.
• In Ohio, Robert Wielinski is charged with felonious assault and child endangerment. His Infant son was critically injured by child abuse.
• In Georgia, Latasha Malone faces felony murder and child cruelty charges for the child abuse death of an infant she was babysitting.
• In New York, Howard Brooks is charged for the death of infant, Madeline Mendolia.
• In Colorado, Daven Beck is charged with murder for the death of his 5-month-old daughter, Cady Beck.
• In Maine, David Cook is charged with manslaughter for the death of toddler, Matteo Hanson.
• In Lubbock, an infant boy’s death is ruled a homicide from non-accidental injuries.
• In Arizona, Prescott Valley police are looking for Vaughn Miles Denz. He is a suspect in the child abuse case of his infant boy.
• In Tennessee, Patrick Tripp was convicted of rape of a child, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, incest and sexual exploitation of a minor. The five year-old male victim was able to help the authorities with the investigation.
• In Arizona, Shonda Harper was arrested for charges of felony child abuse. She remains in Pima County Jail.
• In Wisconsin, Samantha Gardner was charged with involvement in a child abuse case involving her boyfriend and his daughter.
• In Baltimore County, Maryland, the first-degree murder trial of John and Susan Griffin is in progress. Pathologist, Zabiullah Ali testified about the cause of Andrew Griffin’s death.
• In New York, Kevion Shand has died from injuries sustained while in the care of his grandmother, Angela Barksdale.
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• In Duluth, student Allison Libby won first place in the annual poster contest sponsored by First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center. Hailey Smith won second place.
• In Colorado, Alex Midyette is found guilty of criminal negligent child abuse for the death of his infant son, Jason Midyette. Molly Midyette, the deceased infant’s mother, is serving a 16 year prison term.
• In Nebraska, alleged child abuser Brian Bowder was sentenced to prison for crimes against his daughters. Melanie Powell was placed on probation for misdemeanor child endangerment.
• In Arizona, attorneys for the murder trial of Christopher Payne began selecting jurors today. Two years ago, Ariana Payne’s body was found. Tyler Payne’s body has not been found, but he is known to be deceased.
• In Michigan, two year-old Isaiah Martin has died. His mother, Tasha Martin, and her friend, Joseph Taylor, face first-degree murder and child abuse charges for Isaiah’s death.
• In North Carolina, Jeremiah Ray Swafford has died. His mother, Kathy Lynn Swafford, and his step father, Dwight Stacy Justice, face felony murder and felony intentional child abuse charges.
• In San Francisco, two sexual assaults in three days on one student at school lead family of victim to file a lawsuit.
• In Georgia, Christopher Brian Gilreath is allegedly a registered sex offender from Pennsylvania. Mr. Gilreath is charged with felony murder, aggravated battery and cruelty to children for the death of Joshua Pinckney.
• In Ohio, John Ross, II was convicted of reckless homicide, felonious assault and child endangerment for the death of his infant son, John Ross, III.
• In Las Vegas, Anthony and Melissa Melendrez are charged with felony child neglect, abuse and endangerment.
• In Texas, Shaun Earl Arender pled guilty to capital murder for the 2007 murder of Hanna Mack. Arender was sentenced to life in prison.
• In Indiana, Abigail Johnson died from a head injury. Coroner rules her death a homicide.
• In Texas, according to police Thomas Joel Villa died from abusive head trauma.
• In Nebraska, Lauree Turpen was sentenced to prison for child abuse involving Keagan Boge.
• In North Carolina, Kathy Lynn Swafford and Dwight Stacy Justice face felony child abuse and felony murder charges for the death of a two year-old child.
• In Indiana, Jaime Leigh Erickson is charged with neglect in the death of her daughter Savannah Fullgraf.
• In New Mexico, Teresa Kincaid pled no contest to a charge of negligent child abuse for the 2005 death of her son Zachariah Ward.
• In Las Vegas, Melissa and Anthony Melendrez face charges of felony child abuse resulting in substantial bodily harm and felony child neglect.
• In Washington, the House bill known also known as the “Eryk Woodruff Public Safety Act” would increase prison time for child abuse offenders.
• In Texas, Mark McLaughlan’s capital murder trial brings medical experts to the stand to testify about the death of toddler, Cayson Mosley.
• In Rhode Island, Rachin McCoy is charged with the murder of his daughter, Naomi McCoy.
• In Oregon, Gerald Dewayne Roe, III pled guilty to manslaughter for the death of his infant daughter, Mia.
• In North Dakota, Stevie Buckley is facing manslaughter charges for the death of her 6 month-old daughter.
• In Texas, Steve and Bettie Ramirez were convicted of murder for the 2007 starvation death of their eight year-old adopted daughter, Crystal.
• In Las Vegas, Sarah Boyd a/k/a Sarah Oshiro faces murder charges for the death of Maddox Naples the day after Christmas 2008.
• In Missouri, Joseph Matthew Schoolfield died from child abuse at the hands of Valerie Schoolfield and Scott Endicott.
• Child abuse deaths in Illinois: Miracle Moon, Daniel Bowie, Dakota Jean Hedger, Alma Manjarrez, Kenya Riley, Edgardo Martin, Shanecia McClellan, William Adams
• In Montana, Shanara Anderson has been charged with homicide for the death of her 3 ½ month-old daughter in January 2008.
• In Texas, alleged child predator Darren Castleberry is behind bars after being extradited from overseas.
• In Wisconsin, Tanya Kasper has been found guilty of a felony second-degree recklessly causing injury to her infant daughter in a recent child abuse case.
• In Florida, Andrew Steven Gordey was arrested for child abuse of his two-month old infant.
• In Oklahoma, Jason Scott Day remains in custody for the death of his daughter, Natalie Emami.
• In California, Raul and Cathy Sarinana face first-degree murder charges in a child torture case of Ricky Morales. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
• In Wisconsin, Stephanie A. Witt and Norbert Cruz Cantu, III are both charged in the senseless beating of a three year-old child.
• In Rhode Island, Rachin McCoy is charged with murder in the vicious beating death of his newborn daughter, Naomi McCoy.
• In Oregon, Michael Henthorne faces trial for charges of first-degree assault, three counts of second-degree assault, three counts of third-degree assault and criminal mistreatment for the injuries sustained by a three-month-old infant.
• In Illinois, Minee Subee in the Park remains closed during the investigation into the death of Benjamin Kingan. Melissa Calusinski faces two counts of first-degree murder.
• In Indiana, Brent Sims faces charges of murder and neglect of a dependent in the child abuse death of toddler Terrell Lamont Hillman.
• In Florida, Christopher Evers is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse for the 2002 Shaken Baby death of his daughter, Katherine Evers. Mr. Evers is competent to stand trial.
• In Rhode Island, Rachin McCoy will be charged with murder for the death of his infant girl on January 30th.
• In New York, Scott Archbold and Christina Benjamin have been arrested and charged for the child abuse injuries sustained by their infant daughter.
• In Mississippi, the starvation death of Austin Watkins has been ruled a homicide. Janice Mowdy and Stephanie Bell are charged with murder and felony child abuse.
• In Florida, Thomas James Ludwig is charged with first-degree murder in the death of one of his twin daughters.
• In Ohio, Jason Thomas is charged with involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault. Kole Atkins died at Children’s Medical Center in Daytona from child abuse injuries.
• In Idaho, child abuser Charles Smith admits to severely injuring three-year-old Kyra Wine. Kyra survived the child abuse and is safely with her grandmother, Deanna Wine.
• In Missouri, Timothy Danielson is charged with second-degree murder for the death of his 5 month-old son, Ayden Harley.
• In California, Joe Hudson plans to sue Fresno County Department of Children and Family Services for the death of his son, Seth Ireland. Lebaron Vaughn and Rena Ireland remain in police custody.
• In Georgia, Valerie Kelley took Aliyah Caesar to the doctor on Wednesday when she noticed another blood spot in her baby’s eye. On Friday, Aliyah died from Shaken Baby Syndrome.
• In Colorado, child abuser Lamar Roberts was sentenced to 36 years in prison for charges stemming from the brutal child abuse death of 7 year-old Zoe Garcia.
• In Colorado, child abuser Lamar Roberts was sentenced to 36 years in prison for charges stemming from the brutal child abuse death of 7 year-old Zoe Garcia.
• In Illinois, Melissa Calusinski is held at the Lake County jail for charges related to the death of a toddler at a day care center. The 16 month-old died from blunt force trauma to the head.
• In Georgia, Ron Courtney Caesar is charged with murder and cruelty to children for the death of his infant daughter Aliyah Caesar. Aliyah died from Shaken Baby Syndrome.
• In New York, Nashawn Pettway will remain in jail for the second degree murder conviction of his son Jonathon Pettway.
• In Michigan, Mannie Lee Holmes, III will face one count of felony murder for first degree child abuse in the death of infant, Christian Holmes.
• In Texas, Shane Michael Charlton is charged with capital murder due to the smothering death of Barbara Tucker’s 16-month-old daughter, Katie Frye.
• In Utah, Mary Heath and Sekoa Aiono have been sentenced for their roles in the child abuse of Heath’s niece and nephew.
• Charles Lipson, Jr. may have gotten away with alleged murder in connection with the death of his own infant son, Railan Malakhi Barrett, but he now faces charges for the child abuse of Ashley Hagedorn’s child.
• In Illinois, Yulissa Chavez died from suspected child abuse at Cook County Hospital.
• In Nebraska, Tatiana Riveria died from her injuries. Her father, Augustine Rubio faces charges related to her death.
• In Canton, Ohio, Amanda Wood was sentenced to prison for kidnapping and four counts of endangering children. Five-year-old Zaneek McClanahan is recovering from his abuse injuries.
• In Colorado, jury selection in process for the trial of Alex Midyette. He is facing charges for the death of his son, Jason Midyette.
• In Nebraska, Augustine Rubio is charged with felony child abuse for the death of his infant daughter, Tatiana Riveria.
• In Ohio, Daniel Keck, II, faced charges of rape, kidnapping and producing child pornography. He is currently held in Washington County Jail.
• In Colorado, Molly Midyette was sentenced to 16 years in prison because of a failure to seek medical help for fatal child abuse injuries suffered by her son, Jason, in 2006. The baby’s father, Alex Midyette, faces trial for child abuse charges.
• In Colorado, by way of history Alex Midyette allegedly kicked his wife in the stomach when she was pregnant. The jury in his child abuse trial will be able to hear this fact.
• In Louisiana, Arielle Smith, 19-year-old, is charged for the death of Andre Jenkins. The infant was in her care while she was babysitting last September.
• In Louisiana, allegedly Arielle Smith put Andre Jenkins in the dryer for three minutes. The infant died from his injuries.
• In West Virginia, Theresa and Oscar Hyatt are charged with child neglect for the death of toddler, Danny Cole.
• In Fresno, Rena Ireland and LeBarron Vaughn are charged with murder in the death of Seth Ireland (Hudson). Joseph Hudson mourns the tragic loss of his son.
• In West Virginia, Elizabeth Dawn Thornton and Christopher Washburn will face separate child abuse trials for the death of their baby boy, Constantine Alexander Washburn.
• In Illinois, Pernell Hampton pled guilty to two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. Deanna Johnson, a 4 year-old girl, is dead.
• In Oregon, Maxine Polanco has been charged with murder for the death of her two year-old son.
• In California, Alex Kermith Mendoza faces trial for the murder and torture of a three-year-old boy, Michael Vallejo-Seiber.
• In Texas County, the death of a child last November leads to the arrest of Daniel Lamborn. He is charged with felony abuse of a child resulting in death.
• In California, David Blanks is a suspect in the Shaken Baby injury to his three month-old daughter.
• In North Carolina, 13-year-old Tyler McMillan was tied to a tree and left to die. His parents Brice and Sandra McMillan face charges related to child abuse and his death.
• South Carolina State Senator, Mike Fair (R-Greenville) will be introducing a state bill that calls for mandatory prison time in cases involving child-care providers that seriously harm children in their day care.
• Denyel Loos, Christpher William Azary and Tia Henrikson face felony charges related to the death of an infant, Marc Azary and the poor living conditions of two surviving children in the household.
• In Jackson County, MO, Kyle W. Cooper and Kimberly Helmes were charged with murder and child endangerment for the death of a 1-year-old boy.
• Jahmaurae Allen’s death is related to child abuse and the string of errors conducted by the Sacramento County Child Protective Services.
• In Nevada, Jevell Jackson was arrested for charges for felony firearm and child abuse charges. Sadly, his young daughter is dead from a gunshot wound.
• Christopher Duffek is charged with felony child abuse for the death of his 5-week-old son.
• Bruce Arnold Jenkins of Wesson was arrested for felony child abuse and neglect of a child. His infant son was hospitalized for injuries consistent with battered child syndrome.
• Dylan Bahorski died from a severe beating. Javier Barker is charged with second-degree murder.
• Melissa Sekulski has been arrested for the death of her son, Jaquan Porter. He died from blunt trauma to the head.
• In Nebraska, Christopher Duffek was arrested for charges related to Sebastian Duffek’s death.
• Darak Williams and Kashema Reddish face murder charges for the death of three-year-old Kavannah Salvador.
• In Phoenix, two children, Jesse Ramirez and Edwin Pellecier, suffered life-threatening head injuries when they were allegedly bludgeoned during an attacked by Joe Sauceda Gallegos
• In Ohio, what happened to Mia Jorris, Antwan Bowman, Trustin Blue, Marvonne Williams, Natalie Coday, Destiny Ross, Connre Dixon, Jacqueline Mae Cooper, Justin Johnson, Jr., Tyler McKee, Charmaria Drake, Reece Mushrush, and Daniel Mitchell?
• Khiem Nguyen, an infant whose quality of life has been destroyed by a child abuser.
• In Tavares, new stories report that Blake Rupee’s death has been ruled a homicide.
• Natalie Pickle’s child abuse death is still under investigation.
• In Shasta County, the criminal trial of Jimmy Lee Shasteen ended with a hung jury.
• The investigation continues in the Caylee Anthony case.
• In Maryland, the two deceased children found in Renee Bowman’s freezer had died from asphyxiation.
• In Nebraska, Lauree Turpen faces sentencing for a felony charge of intentional child abuse and the serious injuries inflicted on Keagan Boge in 2007.
• Jason Allen Sherman has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for the death of 16-month-old Marshall Lee Barber, Jr.
• Cheryl Santiago was sentenced 22 years in prison for the death of her 21-month-old daughter, Justice Santiago.
• Lamar Roberts faces up to 48 years in prison in connection with the death of Zoe Garcia.
• FBI arrested Eric Begay for charges stemming from a serious physical injury to his 9-month old daughter.
• Lamar Roberts pleaded guilty to child abuse resulting in the death of 7-year-old Zoe Garcia.
• The pain and suffering inflicted on Kendra Gaddie from a day care worker is more than her parents can stand, especially if the day care worker walks out of court and does no time.
• In Utah, Cameron Nielson will face charges related to the death of his infant son, Jason Nielson.
• Rodolfo Ponce is charged with capital murder for the beating death of a three-month-old infant girl.
• Salvador Ochoa was extradited from Mexico to face charges for the death of his two-month old daughter, Rubi Ochoa-Cervantes.
• Kenneth Shears is charged with murder for the death of his infant daughter, Angelina
• In Utah, Cameron Nielson is charged with aggravated murder for the death of his infant son, Jason.
• Rodolfo Ponce was arrested and faces murder charges for the death of infant, Vanessa Ponce.
• McKinley Warren, Jr. has pled guilty to charges of third-degree murder and aggravated assault in two child abuse cases.
• Geoffrey Scott Hutson was arrested and remains in the Lee County Jail for cruelty and great bodily harm towards a child.
• Robert Sturdivant was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the death of Isaiah Howard.
• Caren Ramirez, Layne Lau, and Luther Schumacher have been arrested for child abuse involving a 17-year-old boy.
• Abner Gomez pleads not guilty to manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child in the death of Jasmine Velez. Carmen Cruz, mother of the deceased child was escorted out of the court room.
• Michael Janzen faces felony first-degree murder charges for the death of 10 month-old Brooklyn Brown.
• Samantha Lynn Wideman faces charges for the death of 2-year-old Ian Wesley Landers.
• Christopher Brian Fisher is in jail and faces charges of first degree murder.
• Alvara Duarte is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of 3-year-old Alisandra Oliviana Romero.
• The step-father of Haleigh Poutre, Jason Strickland, has been found guilty of child abuse.
• In Duluth, Michael Tahtinen faces charges of second degree murder and first degree manslaughter for the death of infant, Connor Robison.
• Donovan Lunford is charged with indecency with a child and an arrest warrant has been issued – if you have information about his location, call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
• Joanne Tucker has been charged with felony murder, battery and child cruelty in relation to the death of her infant daughter, Katie Tucker.
• A’Keira Hooks died from her drowning injuries this past Friday. Her death is ruled a homicide.
• Skyler O’Ryan Thomas died on Sunday from injuries consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome.
• In Marion, Ohio Teddy G. Thomas, III, father of 3-month-old deceased infant, was arrested for charges related to child endangerment and involuntary manslaughter.
• In Cheboygan, Jayme Ray Knapp was arrested for charges of child sex abuse.
• Shammarh Jenkins was arrested for charges related to the death of 2-year-old Jayla Caton.
• Kayleb Curran survived child abuse injuries and continues his struggle to heal.
• Sandra Scott was convicted of first-degree reckless homicide and sentenced to 25 years in prison for the death of Alizay Koepf.
• Jazzmin Davis was found dead in her aunt’s home. According to the Contra Costa County coroner’s office there was evidence the child sustained significant blunt trauma wounds.
• Jazzmin Davis died from malnutrition and child abuse. Shameeka Davis pleads not guilty to the charges arising from her niece’s death.
• Jacob Leo Strait, Jr. has been arrested for two counts of Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Injury.
• Buddy Jackson, Rhonda Jackson, Timothy Odom and Corey Beasley have been arrested for child abuse charges.
• Mona Walker is convicted of child abuse charges for injuries sustained by infant Lauren Wentz.
• Marco Ocegueda died from injuries sustained during alleged child abuse.
• Robert Thurman was arrested for suspicion of child abuse. Tammy Thurman was arrested on suspicion of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
• Taryn O’Connor faces charges of cruelty to a child and aggravated assault in relation to severe head trauma sustained by a toddler while under her care.
• Jason D. Strickland stands trial in child abuse case of Haleigh Poutre.
• Humboldt County Sherriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Fernando Joel Calderon.
• Elijah Archuleta died from child abuse injuries. John Vigil and Isela Reyes-Talamantes remain in custody with the Denver authorities.
• Shannon Comeau is charged with aggravated child abuse for the severe injuries her seven-week-old infant son has sustained.
• Alfred Soto Enriquez found guilty of child sex abuse and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
• Dwight Baldwin and Audrey Lawrence are now murder suspects.
• Martin Rutter, 21-year-old, is charged with first-degree assault for child abuse and shaking of his 7-week-old infant daughter.
• Anthony Pacheco will likely face child abuse charges in connection with the death of his one-year-old stepdaughter.
• Erin’s law was introduced to the Assembly in New York.
• Victor Gardea is charged with aggravated murder for the death of his 4-month-old daughter.
• Anthony Pacheco is in Riverside County Jail charged with child abuse resulting in great bodily injury. The infant girl has non-accidental head trauma.
• Jose Gutierrez Sanchez was convicted of first-degree assault for serious child abuse injuries he caused to his 2-month-old daughter.
• In Maryland, Renee Bowman faces attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault and child abuse charges.
• Mary Heath and Sekoa Aiono are charged with nine counts of child abuse and one charge of aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
• Kevin Harper faces assault and murder charges for the death of his 6-month-old son.
• Sonya Ellis and Jamie Guinyard are charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
• Angela Yvonne Cook has been charged with open murder for the death of her 2-month-old infant son in Kalamazoo County, MI.
• Amy Ellene Roberts will spend a year in jail for charges of child abuse that left her daughter burned on the face, eyes and hands with cuts, bruises and fractured bones. Derrick Lee Crispin faces will face sentencing November 3, 2008.
• Mary Heath and Sekoa Aiono face additional child abuse charge of aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
• Theodore Walter Harris, III was sentenced to ten years in prison for the mortal child abuse injuries that killed his baby boy, Da’King Harris. The deceased infant’s mother, Rosheeda Quintez Fowler, faces charges also.
• In Oklahoma, Cody Don McDaniel fled the Alva area after his arrest for child abuse charges in connection with the serious injury of Darrion Shawn Murrow.
• Jon Pomeroy and Rebecca Long face charges for first degree criminal mistreatment of a child. Their fourteen year-old was daughter hospitalized for severe malnutrition and gross neglect.
• The risk for death in abused babies goes up when the babies do not have private health insurance.
• In Wisconsin, Michael Stoner has been sentenced to 7.5 years in jail for child abuse in the beating of Emma Manning.
• James Ryan Hadlock pleaded guilty to misdemeanor child abuse.
• Clarence L. Taylor was charged with second-degree sexual battery.
• Ben Hunter, 41 arrested for crimes related to alleged child sex abuse after being featured on America’s Most Wanted.
• In Kentucky, Patrick Watkins and Joy Watkins are sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of their 10-year-old daughter, Michaela Watkins.
• Mitzie Dawn Hadsall, Austin Lee Hildenbrand, Eleanor Ruth Hawes and Amber Lynn Alliger face possible charges of child abuse for failing to report the abuse.
• Jose Mendoza was charged with felony neglect and murder in the death of Savannah Fullgraf.
• Nicholas Munden, 6 month old infant, died from child abuse. His twin brother was hospitalized.
• In Michigan, Scott Crowder, 21, critically injured his infant son, Kobi Crowder by shaking and hitting the infant. Jeannette Imkamp, 19 year-old mother, has custody.
• In South Dakota, the Aberdeen Police Department reopens the 2006 investigation into the death of Sweet Cherry Anne Halliburton’s 7 month-old infant daughter, Krystal.
• Joseph Young tried to warn investigators about his suspicions regarding his ex-wife, Sweet Cherry Ann Halliburton - now three babies have lost their lives and it likely wasn’t SIDS.
• Adrian Thomas, 26 year-old is charged with murder in the death of his son, Matthew Thomas. Matthew Thomas died from severe head trauma.
• In Erie, Crystal Clayton, 45 year-old, is charged with homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangering of another person and endangering the welfare of children for the death of 3 month-old Shadoni Steele.
• In Shelby County, Gary Hawkins is charged with first degree murder in the death of 19 month-old Shamia Ivory.
• Gary Hawkins and Shamira Ivory have been charged in the beating death of 19 month-old, Shamia Ivory.
• Steven Brent Lee and Kimberly Renee Walden were arrested for child abuse and failure to protect from abuse.
• Anthonica Saint Victor is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter, Carrisa Saint Victor. Her daughter died from child abuse.
• Hawaii child abuse case for burn injury where Eric Jones is in custody for a child abuse charge where allegedly he is responsible for the 2006 burn injury his son sustained.
• David Albert Lemus, a/k/a the clown named Trim Trim, agreed to plead guilty to child molestation charges.
• Dennis C. Burgher, 30 year-old, charged in the child abuse death of toddler stepson, Elijah Harris. Angela Burgher, 21 year-old gets a ten year prison sentence for neglect of a dependent.
• Teishonna Lea Withers, 18 years-old, and Jame Franklin Brown, 37 years-old, face murder charges for the death of Wither’s 13 month-old daughter. Ms. Wither’s daughter died from traumatic head injuries sustained from child abuse.
• In Antioch, CA, Jasmine Davis, 15 year-old, has died from child abuse. Shemeeka Davis, 37 year-old, is jailed for suspicion of murder and corporal punishment.
• Guillermo Gonzalez, 2 year old, died from massive head injuries. Josue Daniel Palma Herrera is charged with first degree murder.
• Medical expert testifies that Jamal Markes Shepard, 16 month-old died from symptoms related to Shaken Baby Syndrome. The toddler’s father, Joshua Earl Anderson is charged with first degree murder.
• In New Hampshire, Governor John Lynch signed a new law, SB311, extending the statute of limitation to age 30 for reporting childhood sexual abuse crimes.
• Four-year-old Fabian Silva died from severe head injuries as a result of child abuse. Twenty-five year-old Alejandro Miguel Romero faces murder charges. Sgt. Fabian Pacheco and Attorney Sue Eazer are handling the case.
• Mario Juan De Dios, 26 is held in jail without bail. Two year-old Samuel Martinez-Castaneda died from child abuse including blunt force trauma to his abdomen.
• Michael D. Below, of West Bend, WI faces charges of homicide for the death of his two month-old daughter.
• In Maine, Robert Harford, 24 year-old, charged with manslaughter in the death of his infant daughter, Ava Harford.
• Nick Taylor, 15 month-old infant, died from severe head trauma. Manner of death: Homicide. Jay John Barboni, the mother’s boyfriend, was arrested and charged with murder.
• Kenneth Scott Moreland and Sandy Reynolds Tramble of Rossville, TN have been arrested for allegations of child abuse. Seven-month old infant son is now in the custody of the Department of Child Services.
• Diane Jones, mother of toddler, Lakeicia Jones, is in shock after the death of her daughter.
• In Mangonia Park, Florida, Nathaniel Sampson, was arrested for allegedly beating his two-year old step-daughter to death.
• An infant, Houston Mikell Curtis died on Feb. 1, 2004. His mother, Crystal Bell has testified in the murder trial of her ex-boyfriend, Marcus Tulenkun Bolden.
• In Texas, the Mineola Swinger’s Club trial is underway as Patrick Kelly, also known as Booger Red, is charged with organized criminal activity and aggravated sexual assault of a child and faces life in prison.
• Suzanne Listro, of Mansfield, faces charges of manslaughter for the death of her foster child, 7-month-old Michael Brown Jr.
• In Montrose County, Caleb Jensen of Salt Lake City died from a methicillin-resistant Staph aureus infection.
• Jamie Hallam, the mother of Ariana and Tyler Payne, is grieving their loss. Their father, Christopher Payne and his girlfriend, Reina Gonzales, face charges for the abuse and deaths of the two children.
• In Mineola, Patrick Kelly, Jamie Pittman and Shauntel Mayo, members of the Mineola Swingers Group, face charges of child sex abuse within a former day care center.
• Dwaniko Sudberry is charged with killing his daughter Shiloh on June 3, 2008.
• Nymeen Cheatham and Lemar Martin, and who else is to blame for 3 year-old Kyle Smith’s continued torture and ultimate death?
• In Texas, Elizabeth Arellano and Sergio Barcenas, Jr. are criminally charged for the death of their 21 month-old son, Christopher Barcenas.
• The Keane Law Firm is asking for your help - please assist Sgt. Joe Matthews and Detective Gary Schiaffo, lead investigator of the Miami Beach Police Department with finding who abused and killed Baby Lollipops.
• Interpol has launched a worldwide hunt for this unidentified alleged pedophile. Please view this story to see if you know this man. The Keane Law Firm represents victims of sexual abuse.
• In Hays County, Cesar Majica Carmona awaits sentencing for brutal child abuse case. Sara Amaya delivered infant behind bars and faces charges later this year. The Keane Law Firm represents victims of physical abuse.
• After the Jack family murders Washington DC launches intense response from the Child Protective Services to open cases previously closed without resolutions in place. The Keane Law Firm represents victims of physical abuse.
• A Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint’s compound in Eldorado, TX is under investigation by law enforcement
• Godmother, Jamie Wilson, kills 2.5 year-old goddaughter, Briana Faucette, with scald burns. Child attorney provides key safety information to prevent scalding deaths.
• Two year-old is beat to death with a belt. The Keane Law Firms shares some tips on preventing child abuse.
• Allegedly Troy Pierce caused his 8-week-old nephew to be another victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome. The Keane Law Firm helps victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Here is information regarding this unfortunate condition that creates such grief for families.
• Emotionally impaired teenager died in house fire while chained to bed. The Keane Law Firm encourages advocacy for children and asks the community to report intentional and unintentional child maltreatment.
• Irene Hunt and Allen Harrod, two child sex offenders found guilty and jailed.
• MIchelle Winterstein, director of For the Child, a Long Beach California facility - announces renovation of headquarters, link provided by attorney for abused children in California
• Lavadis Henderson - San Mateo, California, pleads no contest to child abuse charges of lashing children with extension cords - link povided by lawyer repesenting children abused in California
• Post-holiday month of January high for incidence of child abuse in California, San Francisco child abuse lawyer comments
• Domestic violence in California considered form of child abuse - should be reported to California child protective services
• san Francisco bay area child abuse lawyer provides link to story about Eugene Austin Evans, Berkeley Scout master, charged with six counts of sexual abuse of scouts
• California boy killed by mom's abusive boyfriend, buried in cement

Library for Child Abuse:

• Child abuse - what you should know - children ages 12 -16. [PDF]   
  Description: Child abuse - what you should know - children ages 12 - 16 years of age. Many children do not tell adults about their child abuse experiences.
• Child abuse, confidentiality, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Journal of AAP, 2010. [PDF]   
  Description: The American Academy of Pediatrics published this 2009 article outlining the responsibility of mandated reporters, specifically pediatricians, and child abuse reporting within HIPAA guidelines.
• National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect [PDF]   
  Description: NIS Study of Child Abuse and Neglect 2001 - featured in the article section.
  Attorney Christopher Keane has devoted his Bay Area practice to representing children whose lives have been irrevocably altered by abuse, neglect, injury, or death. He is a member of the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center (SFCAPC), and is currently serving as the President on their Board of Directors. The prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers has awarded Christopher Keane a top rating and, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence. In addition, Mr. Keane is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum Top Trial Lawyers in America, listed in the top 500 Plaintiff's attorneys in America by Lawdragon.com and as a principal member of Keane Law has acted as lead plaintiff’s lawyer on a number of successful multi-million dollar cases.
• We can do better - Child Abuse and Neglect Deaths in America [PDF]   
  Description: A compilation and analysis of child abuse and neglect cases in the U.S. Statistics are provided for each state.
• Co-occurrence of spouse and physical child abuse: A review and appraisel (Appel & Holden, 1998) [PDF]   
  Description: This article was published in the Journal of Family Psychology, 1998, Vol. 12, No. 4, pages 578 - 599. Researchers compared many studies regarding the incidence of child abuse and its relationship to family violence and spousal abuse. A review of the studies (over 30 studies included over a 20 year period), the findings, classifications and methodologies are discussed.
• Impairing Education: Corporal punishment of students with disabilities in U.S. public schools [PDF]   
  Description: A study conducted by the ACLU and Human Rights Watch finds that students with disabilities experience a greater frequency of corporal punishment then students without disabilities in U.S. public schools. This article discusses the impact this disciplinary approach has on students with disabilities due to their unique ways of coping with stress.
• Child Maltreatment 2006 [PDF]   
  Description: This is a publication by the Department of Health and Human Services revealing 2006 child maltreatment data.
• Primary prevention of child abuse in the outpatient setting - Grace Jacek RN, MSN [PDF]   
  Description: This manuscript describes primary care intervention for the prevention of child abuse and abusive head trauma for the outpatient setting. Recommendations are evidence-based and in line with the New York Model to prevent Abusive Head Trauma in infants. This intervention is adapted and designed for the outpatient setting. You may contact the author at email address: grace@keanelaw.com
• San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center | California Child Abuse & Child Injury Lawyer   
  Description: The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center works to prevent child neglect and abuse and to break the cycle of violence by educating and training families in need. Contact the Keane Law Firm if you believe your child or a child you know has been abused, and we will answer your questions for free and keep your concerns private. 1-888-592-KIDS.
• California Department of Social Services | CA Child Injury & Child Abuse Lawyer   
  Description: The California Department of Social Services is responsible for providing services to the elderly, children and families, community centers and facilities, disabled residents, and workers throughout the state of California. If you have questions regarding child abuse, foster care, or child injuries or disabilities, contact the Keane Law Firm for free information and resources. 1-888-592-KIDS.

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Frequent Questions for Child Abuse:

• What are some of the causative agents that can cause decreased level of consciousness and/or coma in children?

• Can bleeding in the head cause fever? 

• What examination findings are indicative of non-accidental or child abuse injuries to the head of a child? 
• What tests should be ordered in cases involving children with head trauma?

• What tests should be ordered for children suspected of suffering child abuse injuries?

• How are the conditions such as abusive head trauma and accidental head trauma differentiated from one another? 
• Are fractured bones in infants suspicious for child abuse?
• When are spine fractures associated with child abuse?
• Do skull fractures frequently occur in child abuse?
• What are the types or categories of child maltreatment? 
• What is The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)?
• Are children with disabilities more likely to be victims of child abuse or child maltreatment?
• What are the costs inflicted on society as a result of child abuse and child maltreatment?
• What are the conceptual frameworks that enhance understanding of how child abuse occurs?
• Why is it important to use x-ray, or radiographic imaging, while evaluating a child for child abuse?
• Why do providers order bone scans (also known as bone scintigraphy) for children that are being evaluated for child abuse? 
• Why are CT scans used to evaluate children for injuries secondary to child abuse?
• Why do healthcare providers order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating children for child abuse injuries? 
• Why do healthcare providers order ultrasounds for children suspected of having child abuse injuries?
• Child abuse evaluation has important key features, what are they?
• What kind of bone fractures are present or indicative of child abuse?  
• What are the signs and symptoms of skeletal injuries associated with child abuse?
• What diagnostic tool does the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend to consider when evaluating a child under the age of two years old for possible child abuse?
• Are perpetrators of child abuse most likely to be strangers or known individuals to their child victims?
• Why do the number of reports of child abuse decrease in the summer time? 
• What are the clinical indicators or evidence that should prompt parents or health care providers to suspect young children may be victims of abuse?  
• What is the legal definition of child abuse?
• What is the legal definition of child neglect?
• What type of professional occupations are regarded as "mandated reporters" for suspected child abuse or child neglect?
• What are the risk factors for child abuse?
• What type of long term effects may children suffer as a result of child maltreatment?

• Are children with disabilities that reside in institutions at risk for being victims of child abuse?

• Are children with disabilities that reside at home at greater risk to be victims of abuse?

• Are children with disabilities more inclined to endure abusive behavior from their caregivers or parents?

• How do I identify caregiver exploitation?

• What types of child abuse exist and what does the child get compensated for?
• What are the signs of child abuse and what can I do about it?
• What is the California Child Abuse Reporting Law?
• When is a mandatory reporter in California required to report known or suspected child abuse?
• Can I report suspected abuse - even if I am not a mandatory reporter? And, if I can, what protections or safeguards are there for people who report known or suspected child abuse in California?
• Can a mandatory report who fails to report known or suspected child abuse be sued and held liable for failure to make the required report?
• How can a mandatory reporter, or even untrained members of the general public, identify child abuse?
• What if abuse occurred in the past - does a mandated reporter still have to report it?
• At what age is a child most at risk of abuse?

• What factors place children at risk for being victims of child abuse?

• Who must report known or suspected child abuse in California?

Case Results for Child Abuse:

• Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement

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• Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement

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• Sexual Assault - Confidential Settlement

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• Child with head injury and vision loss - Confidential settlement

Videos about Child Abuse:

• Christopher Keane, California Child Abuse Lawyer, tells child abuse survivors and professionals to visit the website for one of the nation's leading prevention programs - The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center - www.sfcapc.org

Web Resources for Child Abuse:

• Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)

  Description: ASCA is an international self-help support group that receives no government funding. This organization is designed to assist adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse to find the healing resources they need through community, provider and web-based programs.      

• Dream Catcher for Abused Children

  Description: Dream Catchers for Abused Children is an official non-profit 501(c)3 Child abuse organization dedicated to child abuse & neglect awareness and prevention.

• Bullying.org

  Description: "Everyone has a right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others." www.bullying.org "where you are not alone."

• Dr. Jim Hopper presents Dr. Judith Herman's book about domestic abuse trauma and recovery.

  Description: A brief overview and description of Dr. Herman's book if profiled here.

• The book entitled No one would believe it: Experiences of a child abuse investigator written by Evelyn Kelly Norman is available.

  Description: The book entitled No one would believe it: Experiences of a child abuse investigator written by Evelyn Kelly Norman is available. Ms. Norman is a former case worker for the Department of Family and Children Services. She authored a book describing what caseworkers, the everyday unsung heroes, do for abused children and the community. The book contains descriptions of real-life cases and child abuse situations with only the names changed to protect confidentiality. This book is currently used in some academic settings as part of curriculum.

• Every Child Matters organization

  Description:

  This is the link to the Every Child Matters organization.  This organization seeks to make the matters involving children and child abuse a political priority.     

• Vermont

  Description: After hours: (800) 649-5285

• Rhode Island

  Description: Toll-Free: (800) RI-CHILD (800-742-4453)

• Pennsylvania

  Description: Toll-Free: (800) 932-0313

• Oklahoma

  Description: Toll-Free: (800) 522-3511

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