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County honored for preventing child abuse

May 16, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Douglas County commissioners were presented with the Blue Ribbon Award at Tuesday’s county board meeting. The honor is given to counties and tribes that have exhibited excellence in efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Continue Reading

Tiny hands send out big message

March 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Child Abuse Awareness Month to be noted at Davison County Courthouse.
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PBS documentary follows ND Sioux woman’s struggle

March 2, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS The Spirit Lake Nation’s continuing efforts to deal with deficiencies in its child protection system is about to get another round of national exposure. Continue Reading

Dunn sees spike in child abuse reports

February 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Dunn County has experienced a spike in reports of child abuse during the last year.
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Webster sentenced to 30 years for sex assault; Gant receives 8 years for child abuse

December 18, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

A Dickinson man will serve decades with the North Dakota Department of Corrections for the sexual assault of an elderly woman in Dickinson earlier this year. Continue Reading

Park Rapids mother accused of abuse

November 27, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

A Fargo doctor who examined a Hubbard County toddler in a case of suspected abuse said the 2½ -year-old had 26 separate injuries that were strongly indicative of “non-accidental trauma.” Continue Reading

Boy Scouts’ “perversion files” made public

October 18, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Documents show officials helped cover up abuse. Continue Reading

Local officials informed of extent of child abuse, neglect

September 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

One child in virtually every classroom in Grand Forks is a possible victim of child abuse or neglect. And 28 percent of children who are treated for burns or bruises likely have fractures as well. Continue Reading

Safer Tomorrows aims to bring awareness to child abuse

September 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

It’s a scene you’ve probably witnessed at least once: You’re in a store and not far from you a child launches into a tantrum. But it isn’t the kicking and screaming that startles you as much as the parent’s verbally and even physically abusive response. Continue Reading

Dickinson man to face jury in child abuse case

August 14, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

A Dickinson man charged with felony child abuse or neglect will head to trial in October. Continue Reading