Warning: this article contains distressing quotes from perpetrators of child sexual abuse. Researchers have long tried to ...

“There is no standard, mandated reporting system for child abuse or neglect deaths in this country. Definitions, investigative procedures, and reporting requirements vary from state to state.

A Houston mother beats her 4-month-old daughter because the baby’s father no longer wanted a relationship with her. A 7-year-old boy was found dead in a washing machine where his adoptive parents ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Mandatory reporters (MRs) of child abuse may face risks they are unaware of after reporting suspected abuse. Our 2023 research found that after performing their legal mandate, 27.1% of MRs experienced ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Child abuse is linked to long-term risk for negative health outcomes. Boys and girls experienced decreases in ...

Old time religion may be one solution to the ongoing scourge of child abuse, according to Florida's state government. The message came at a media event staged on the steps of Florida’s Historic ...

Many jobs have risks associated with them. Firefighters learn about hazards, receive protective gear, and are trained to anticipate and mitigate job risks. Are Mandatory Reporters (MRs) of child abuse ...