States are debating whether to add coaches and other professionals with access to children to mandated-reporter lists.

While physical neglect is understudied compared to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect is just as damaging to children's social development, a recent study indicates. Experiencing any form of ...

Authorities investigated Celeste Rivas’ parents for allegations of child neglect and abuse before the teenager was found deceased this past September. Singer D4vd has since been charged in her grisly ...

“I think about the families separated in Missouri over the years, not because of abuse or neglect, but because they could not afford to pay a bill or new clothes for their kids.” That was House Ways ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - An 11-month-old child was pronounced dead nearly an hour after arriving at an emergency room in Newport News. Two adults were charged with Felony abuse/child neglect. The child was ...

Have you ever heard of the rice experiment? According to the lore, you take three containers and fill them each with equal parts cooked white rice. Then you label each container: "love," "hate," and ...

Renee Shaw and panelists examine high rates of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. This special report, hosted by Renee Shaw, examines the difficult topic of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every state has mandatory reporting laws that require certain professionals like doctors or teachers to report child abuse and ...