"Hancock introduced the proposed Children First Act in the house earlier this week. It would amend and clarify a number of laws affecting the care of children – everything from maintenance enforcement to stronger powers for the child and youth...
"The bill eliminates the civil statute of limitations in most cases for victims of child sexual abuse. Under current state law, a child sex-abuse victim has up to age 24 to file a lawsuit after he or she turns 18, if not before. "The proposed...
"Florida officials are launching a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of newborns exposed to prescription drugs. Newborns exposed to prescription drugs while in the womb suffer from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Symptoms include fever,...
" Stephanie Orlando serves on the National Council for Disability . She says emotional trauma can take many different forms: [ :28 ] "That can include emotional distress, traumatic events such as a national disaster, abuse, neglec t." Trauma actually changes the way the brain functions according to Dr. Grant Brenner . [ 1:16 ] "The amygdala which is the part of the brain which processes strong emotions notably fear tends to be hyperactive. "... ...
"When Chris Marciano was 4 years old, he would have a blistering tantrum whenever music came on the radio. By the second grade, his teacher described him as "not with us." At age 11, he was kicked out of school.... "Specific events in Marciano's life...
"Dating violence happens, and it's more common than we think," said Dr. Yolanda Evans, an assistant professor of pediatrics in the division of adolescent medicine at Seattle Children's Hospital. "We need to talk to teens about it." Nearly 10 percent...
The first-ever national survey of youth in juvenile custody found that 30% of confined young people had experienced sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, 67% had seen someone killed or severely injured, and 70% reported that something bad or terrible...
Infant Mental Health World Association for Infant Mental Health - Finland - WAIMH's mission promotes education, research, and study of the effects of mental, emotional and social development during infancy on later normal and psychopathological...
"House Bill 21 would create a public domestic violence registry in Texas similar to DPS's sexual predator registry. The House has already approved the bill, but some say this system would be too risky. "According to Texas DPS records, the number of...
"People who want to help American Indian victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and other crimes need to understand the deep, lingering effects of “historical trauma” suffered by Indians generally, a victim advocate from the Spirit Lake...
"Iowa’s Department of Human Services plans to put an end to child abuse investigations in minor cases of alleged neglect, hoping that a new, less confrontational approach of working with families will improve the well-being of more children. "...
"After a News 4 investigation, lawmakers tell us they’ll look to close a potentially dangerous legal loophole. "But sadly, one mom told News 4 it’s too little, too late for her little girl. "The mom says her ex was given joint custody of...
"At the American Humanist Association conference in San Diego, on Saturday June 1 at 9am, Richard Dawkins will moderate a panel entitled Religious Fundamentalism & The Abuse of Children. (Register here: http://ahacon13.eventbrite.com ) This has long been an area of primary concern for Richard Dawkins...." http://www.americanhumanist.or...us-child-abuse-panel See also: Child Sexual Abuse - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson [talks about Dawkins]...
"What is less well-understood is the importance of also teaching children and young adults about the importance of good emotional and mental health. These conversations are so important because understanding how to prevent or protect against the...