Guest column: Agency should do more to keep families together - Green Bay Press Gazette15 May 2012

Guest column: Agency should do more to keep families togetherGreen Bay Press GazetteThirty-five years ago, as a young reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, I produced a series of reports on child abuse and foster care. I was stunned to find that what was then the state Department of Health and Social Services didn't even know how many ...and more »

The Invisible Bruise: Complexities of Protecting Children from Emotional Abuse ... - Student Pulse14 May 2012

The Invisible Bruise: Complexities of Protecting Children from Emotional Abuse ...Student PulseSpecifically, the paper addresses how professionals faced with the responsibility of making these determinations assess the child-caregiver relationship; possible explanations for why assessing emotional abuse and psychological maltreatment tends to be ...and more »

Commentary: Wisconsin officials still 'in denial' of child welfare failures - The Oshkosh Northwestern11 May 2012

Commentary: Wisconsin officials still 'in denial' of child welfare failuresThe Oshkosh Northwestern7:49 pm Thirty-five years ago, as a young reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, I produced a series of reports on child abuse and foster care. I was stunned to find that what was then the state Department of Health and Social Services didn't even know ...and more »

Half Of U.S. States Short-Change Abused And Neglected Children - Sacramento Bee10 May 2012

Half Of U.S. States Short-Change Abused And Neglected ChildrenSacramento BeeAn estimated 1560 child deaths per year are attributable to maltreatment. Those who survive abuse and neglect often "age out" of the foster care system unemployed, homeless, and dependent on government assistance programs. Nearly half of male former ...and more »

Sherburne recognizes child abuse prevention month - Star News7 May 2012

Sherburne recognizes child abuse prevention monthStar NewsIn 2011, Sherburne County received 7102 intakes regarding maltreatment reports and requests for county and community services. Crisis Nursery is a short-term, emergency-based service designed to prevent child abuse and neglect by assisting families in ...and more »