child abuse

Blackmailing someone using sexually explicit content could become illegal under bills in the Michigan House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The state House has sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer finalized legislation to create a registry of child abusers. Rick Pluta reports.

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.

A former scoutmaster in Macomb County is facing ten charges related to criminal sexual conduct. As Colin Jackson reports, these are the first charges in an ongoing statewide operation.

The pandemic has created hardships across the board. For a good number of people, it has been devastating and sometimes tragic. Many have lost jobs and,…