child abuse

A state Senate bill aimed at closing gaps in Kentucky’s child abuse reporting unanimously passed out of committee Tuesday morning.

The bill would allow parents to sue if they believe the government is interfering in their parental rights.

Lawmakers say they want to do more to prevent child abuse after years of troubling reports ranking Kentucky one of the worst in the nation.

Graham Spanier must report to a Pennsylvania jail in July to serve at least two months behind bars. He must also serve two months of house arrest.

Experts say the COVID pandemic is a “perfect storm” for child maltreatment. High unemployment, widespread social isolation, and rising rates of substance…

A top pediatrician calls for reopening schools as soon as possible because of the negative impact the shutdown is having on students' learning and mental health.

To slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Andy Beshear and other public officials are asking Kentuckians to maintain strict social distancing and stay…

Boyle County student Brooklyn Rockhold and her mother and brother endured abuse from her biological father for years. This week, she testified in front of…

Congressman James Comer was the featured speaker at the Purchase Area Development District’s 50 year celebration on Monday in Paducah. He discussed the…

An updated child abuse reporting policy has resulted in 611 reports in one Tennessee school district during this school year.Metro Nashville Public…