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Child Abuse Cases Down, Experts Warn Lockdown Measures Forces Victims to Silence

Support organizations are receiving fewer child abuse reports. Experts believe the COVID-19 crisis caused the harm to be hidden.

New Mexico Vows to Fix 'Broken' Foster Care System

Mar 28, 2020 07:10 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

New Mexico announced it will improve its foster care system after a legal settlement on Thursday.

Netflix Docuseries 'The Trials Of Gabriel Fernandez' Examines the Eight-Year-Old's Murder

Feb 28, 2020 09:33 PM EST By Danielle Ong

The six-part Netflix docuseries from filmmaker Brian Knappenberger show the abuse and murder of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez by his mother and his boyfriend. It also chronicles the systemic injustice that prevented the victim from receiving proper legal protection from the tormentors.

Delaware Pediatrician Sentenced to Three Years For Waterboarding His Reportedly Least Favorite Daughter

Apr 12, 2014 10:14 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

A Delaware judge sentenced pediatrician Melvin L. Morse to at least three years in prison after being convicted on Feb. 13 of waterboarding his 11-year-old stepdaughter in 2012.

Catholic Church Abuse: New York Cardinal Attempted To Protect $130 Million From Victims of Sexual Abuse

Jul 02, 2013 04:30 PM EDT By Stefan Lopez

It took six year for the Catholic Church to defrock one of its priests, despite being fully aware of the sexual abuse that had occurred.

Los Angeles Ends Contract With Foster Care Agency 'Teens Happy Homes' After Investigation

Jun 13, 2013 09:03 AM EDT By Stefan Lopez

The foster care agency was shown to have defrauded the county of money, and may have been responsible for child neglect and abuse as well.