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Child abuse is a crisis that repeats across generations. In 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services received over 40,000 reports of suspected child abuse, with parents named as the most common perpetrators. Most...

Child abuse is a pervasive problem in Pennsylvania. While every adult shares a moral duty to protect abused or those suspected of being abused, certain professionals have a legal duty to do so. Known as mandated reporters,...

A Punxsutawney man is facing assault and child endangerment charges following a domestic dispute incident. The man, 30-year-old Brett Michael Neal, was involved in an argument with the plaintiff, a woman. During the altercation,...

Recent changes in Pennsylvania law highlight a critical shift in how the justice system views minors involved in prostitution. Historically, minors caught in these circumstances could face criminal charges despite being victims of...

The death of a child is tragic, no matter what the circumstances. The death of a child at the hands of their own parents, however, is so heartbreaking, so devastating, that most people can’t even manage to wrap their minds...

There is no more devastating accusation than child abuse. The accusation, whether true or false, can tear families apart. Authorities have to take allegations seriously, as do parents and guardians. The health and welfare of...

Summertime can lay additional pressure on an already stressed-out parent. It can be exhausting to find ways to keep the kids busy without neglecting your responsibilities, mediate disputes between siblings, manage screen time, and...

Lately, it seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Many people use it with positive goals in mind, but often they fail to see the far-reaching consequences of AI. One such sector is child welfare and family...

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is handling your child’s misbehavior. Many kids will disobey the rules or act out to test limits or get their own way, and parents have to decide how to respond. Some parents may...