Legal system not child-friendly for sexual abuse cases
A Lawrence Journal-World investigation shows the system often traumatizes child victims. Douglas County ADA Amy McGowan cites lacking child sensitivity, witnesses, and testing facilities. The piece notes 200+ child sexual assault reports in five years and no local forensic exam provider for ages 14 and younger, with nearest options in Kansas City and Topeka.
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Amy McGowan
McGowan
Douglas County
Douglas
Lawrence Journal- World/6News
Lawrence
Children’s Mercy
Kansas City
Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center
Topeka
Child Sexual Abuse and Reporting Guidance Highlighted
A newspaper page outlines that abusers are often a family member or friend and provides a breakdown of child sexual assault victims by gender and age. It covers multigenerational impact, signs to watch for, steps to take if abuse is suspected, and who is required to report suspected assaults.
Moon rock to land at KU
A moon rock set to land at the University of Kansas signals a science exhibit with likely display at KU. The event centers on space exploration and educational outreach involving the university and supporting science organizations.
Moon rock exhibit planned at KU in April
NASA exhibit Driven to Explore arrives at Eaton Hall Lawrence with a touchable moon rock. Joe Gutheinz notes black market value up to five million dollars and urges security, while KU engineers explain NASA requirements and protective measures. Event runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday April 13 and Tuesday April 14.
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Kansas University
Joe Gutheinz
Houston
NASA
Inspector General
Lawrence
Gutheinz
Jan Cahir
KU School of Engineering
EU Office of Public Safety
Cahir
U.S
Eaton Hall
Business not as usual in a San Francisco mall
Shoppers flock to a Westfield mall in December 2007 as consumer conveniences vanish in the recession. Malls trim hours and retailers cut services, with restaurants and hotels reducing menus and offerings across the sector.
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Westfield
San Francisco
Highway deaths hit 47-year low in 2008 nationwide
A government release shows 37,313 fatalities in motor vehicle crashes in 2008, the lowest since 1961, with a 9.1 percent drop from 41,059 the previous year. The fatality rate fell to 1.28 per 100 million vehicle miles, the record low, as driving declined amid high gas prices and a weak economy.
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Washington
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Adrian Lund
The
Insurance Institute For
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Upper Midwest
West Coast
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Ronald Reagan
Coming Tuesday Part Two of Child Incident Report
Part two of our special report details the ongoing child incident case with focus on authorities, investigations, and community impact. Readers are urged to review forthcoming conclusions and statements from involved agencies and witnesses.
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