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New device could help deter child abuse in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh area, a pilot uses a plastic pen shaped pendant the size of a yo yo to alert authorities when a child in trouble is mistreated. Five low income families on the East End will test the Watchful Shepherd system with base units and hospital dispatch. Critics warn it may replace parenting training, while supporters cite quicker protection and accountability.
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Pittsburgh
James Reiland
Children and Youth Services
Allegheny General Hospital
Ivate
Christopher Dunn
American Civil Liberties Union
New York
Joseph Femiani