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The Linn County Child Abuse Statistics Story
The article reviews Linn County child abuse cases in 1977 and earlier years, detailing reported cases, age and gender breakdowns, injury types, and the roles of social services. It notes increased reporting since 1974 when the child abuse law took effect and highlights hospital and school sources as major reporters while stressing child protection aims over punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Department of Social Services
Tony Balik
Child Protection Unit
Diane Rattner
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Jean Burnett
Burnett
Rattner
Balik
Social Services
YMCA