AllGov - News - U.S. Leads Developed World in Child Abuse Death Rate:
The United States leads the developed world in child-abuse deaths, according to the organization Every Child Matters. More than 20,000 American children have died over the past decade in their own homes because of family members, with about 75% being under four years of age and nearly half being under one. The U.S. child-maltreatment death rate is three times higher than Canada’s and 11 times that of Italy.
Some observers also blame the well-intended, but often tragic emphasis in the United States on keeping families together even if a child may be in danger.
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Study: 50-50 custody works, if parents co-operate
Study: 50-50 custody works, if parents co-operate:
While equal custody arrangements became increasingly common in Denmark over the past decade, in 2007 they became the rule of law when a unanimous parliament passed the Parental Responsibility Act and made equally custody the default.
While equal custody arrangements became increasingly common in Denmark over the past decade, in 2007 they became the rule of law when a unanimous parliament passed the Parental Responsibility Act and made equally custody the default.
Congress Takes up Foster Care Student Report Cards
“Needs Improvement:” Congress Takes up Foster Care Student Report Cards:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - School report cards for children in foster care usually show they are behind their peers in almost every academic measure.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - School report cards for children in foster care usually show they are behind their peers in almost every academic measure.
Auditors fault Vegas foster home
Auditors fault Vegas foster home | NevadaAppeal.com:
Auditors reviewing Nevada's facilities for children in state care were so concerned about the mess they found in a Las Vegas foster home in March that they called Clark County Child Protective Services.
Auditors reviewing Nevada's facilities for children in state care were so concerned about the mess they found in a Las Vegas foster home in March that they called Clark County Child Protective Services.
Former foster parent sentenced in Michigan sex case
Former foster parent sentenced in Michigan sex case | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
A former northern Lower Peninsula foster parent who was convicted of sexually assaulting children in his care has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison.
A former northern Lower Peninsula foster parent who was convicted of sexually assaulting children in his care has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison.
Is D.C.'s Foster Care System Preparing Children for Homelessness?
Matthew Fraidin: Is D.C.'s Foster Care System Preparing Children for Homelessness?:
This is what passes for good news in D.C. social services.
The District government is congratulating itself because Denise Gibson finally has a place to live.
This is what passes for good news in D.C. social services.
The District government is congratulating itself because Denise Gibson finally has a place to live.
Should We Medicate 4-Year-Olds With ADHD?
Should We Medicate 4-Year-Olds With ADHD? | Care2 Causes:
New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatricians call for doctors to screen children as young as 4 for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). More controversially, doctors are recommending giving mediations such as Ritalin and Vyvanse to children with ADHD who have moderate to severe problems when behavior therapy does not seem sufficient. The use of such medications for children under 6 years old has not been approved by the Federal Drug Administration; doctors can still prescribe the medications for younger children.
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New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatricians call for doctors to screen children as young as 4 for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). More controversially, doctors are recommending giving mediations such as Ritalin and Vyvanse to children with ADHD who have moderate to severe problems when behavior therapy does not seem sufficient. The use of such medications for children under 6 years old has not been approved by the Federal Drug Administration; doctors can still prescribe the medications for younger children.
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