Tag Archives: Child Abuse

Illinois Enacts “Erin’s Law”

Posted on February 25th, 2013 by Michele M. Jochner

The statistics are deeply troubling.  1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of child sexual abuse by the time they reach 18.  Ninety-three percent of these victims are abused by someone they know who … Continue reading →

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If Your Child is Not Fit, Are You an Unfit Parent? Removal of Obese Children from Home

Posted on January 18th, 2012 by Dorothy A. Voigt

Obesity is a huge problem in this country for children as well as adults.  Between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese,     defined as more than 20% over ideal weight, while morbidly obese means 50- 100% … Continue reading →

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