Prevent Experts Urge Action to Fight Child Abuse
Law enforcement and child welfare leaders stress proactive reporting and early intervention after a mother admitted to hitting her child in Indiana. Detective Howard Black cites hesitancy to report while Kevin Kirkpatrick of Prevent Child Abuse America urges public education on preventing abuse.
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Panel weighs charges in child death and abuse cases
A grand jury considered involuntary manslaughter or negligent homicide in the death of 9 month old Tyler from overheating as outside temperatures reached 83 degrees. In Medina, Donnie Pennington faced charges after leaving a 2 year old unsupervised. Stephanie Fusco was charged with child endangering for four children left in a parked car.
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Toogood likely to plead guilty in child battery case
SOUTH BEND Ind AP The woman seen on video beating her 4 year old daughter in a department store parking lot is expected to plead guilty and seek mercy from the court Her arraignment on a felony battery to a child charge occurred Monday with an innocent plea entered for the defendant Madelyne Toogood the mother of three remained free on 5000 bail A doctor found no long term injuries and officials said foster care will continue for the girl pending two weeks of recommendations from child protection authorities
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