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Child abuse is still one of those subjects that are too frequently discussed in hushed tones. The aftermath of abuse can be lifelong, and that’s why prevention is so important. That’s where the Washtenaw Area Council for Children comes in. Its mission is to prevent victimization of our youngsters by working with kids, parents and youth-serving professionals. WEMU's David Fair gets a look at those efforts with the council's executive director, Tim Richey.
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The leader of the state health department appeared before the Michigan House Oversight Committee Tuesday for a tense hearing. Colin Jackson has more.
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Blackmailing someone using sexually explicit content could become illegal under bills in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case where the state Department of Health and Human Services wants to take temporary custody of a troubled child. Lower courts have split on whether the state has the authority to do that. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Survivors of child sexual abuse are continuing to call on state lawmakers to extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving minor victims. Colin Jackson has more.
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Four mid-Michigan residents, including a former state employee who reviewed Children’s Protective Services cases, are facing child abuse charges. Colin Jackson has more.
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The bussing company that services Ann Arbor Public Schools has issued a statement, defending the bus aide accused of physically abusing an autistic student. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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A bill filed in the Michigan Senate would allow more people to see some confidential children’s protective services case files. Colin Jackson has more.
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The state House has sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer finalized legislation to create a registry of child abusers. Rick Pluta reports.
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The Michigan Senate passed a bill package Wednesday to tighten up the state’s tracking of child abuse cases. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.