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April declared 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'
The Pulaski Town Council adopted a resolution at their meeting Tuesday night naming the month of April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” According to a news release from the Town of Pulaski, special events will be held in honor of the month. For the …
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CAC Conducts Outreach Day for Child Abuse Prevention Month
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Children's Action Committee (CAC) of Mendocino County will hold its annual Outreach Day in Willits. The Willits Outreach Day will be held on Monday, April 7 starting at 9:30 a.m., at Redwood …
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Child abuse prevention workshop for parents planned for March 24
A variety of Orthodox congregations, schools and organizations are sponsoring a “Safety Kid” workshop on preventing child abuse, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, at Nusach Hari B'nai Zion, 650 N. Price Road in Olivette. The program, presented by Magen …
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Ohio nursing home closes amid allegations of nursing home abuse
March 19, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ — The Columbus Dispatch recently reported on the closing of a nursing home in Ohio. The facility's license was revoked in January by the Ohio Department of Health based on failed inspections and allegations of failing …
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Nursing home abuse alleged, 2 accused of videotaping of elderly resident
CHARLES, Ill.) — Two workers of a suburban Chicago nursing home are accused of abusing an elderly resident and videotaping it. St. Charles police say Jacqueline Santos and Chemyra Barnett each are accused of one count of aggravated battery of a …
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Butte man dies after throat cut in retirement home
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in Butte say a 72-year-old man cut the throat of another man during an argument over money at a retirement and assisted living facility. Butte-Silver Bow County Coroner Lee LaBreche says the 72-year-old …
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Warren County Man Burned in Meth Lab Explosion
He was taken to River Regions for treatment by the Vicksburg Fire Department. He was then airlifted to the burn center at CMMC in Jackson. Pace says the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics cleaned up the meth lab and disposed of the toxic chemicals.
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Bayou Blue man missing in Mississippi has been found
Searching inside and outside Hulse's vehicle, they found his clothes, identification, a bag of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, Adam said. A crew of nearly 80 … He was taken to a nearby hospital but refused treatment, Adam said. Hulse …
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License to operate suspended for Greensboro psychiatric facility for kids
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro psychiatric facility for children had its license suspended in an “emergency action” by the state. According to documents from the Department of Health and Human Services, Omega Treatment Center's license to operate …
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Another Voice: Planned closing of Children's Psychiatric Center is a dangerous …
Over the past several months I have had the opportunity to talk to many people about the closing of the Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center in West Seneca, and the relocation of its patients to the Buffalo Psychiatric Center in Buffalo. I …
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Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital [Part 1] — Please be advised, the police patrol the hospital grounds SEVERAL times daily and WILL make arrests. We personally know at least one person who was arrested …

Mother Facing Charges of Child Abuse and Neglect
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. – The mother of the 10-year-old girl that was found in the woods near Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown is facing charges of child abuse and neglect. The Washington County Sheriff's Office found the girl about two weeks ago, …
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April: Child Abuse Prevention Month
The pinwheel campaign is bringing awareness and educating the communities about child abuse and neglect. During the pinwheel campaign, CAC will participate in activities and public policies that prioritize prevention from the start to make sure child …
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Kewaunee Co. couple faces numerous abuse, neglect charges
KEWAUNEE — A couple face more than 30 charges relating to the alleged abuse and neglect of their nine children over a five-year period. Christine Oswald is accused of breaking a broom over a child who was cleaning for a social worker visit, according …
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Pine Grove Welcomes Russell Rainey to its Legacy Program
Prior to joining the Legacy team, Rainey served as Clinical Director of Pine Grove's Next Step program, which specializes in treating men with alcohol and chemical dependency addictions. “I am tremendously grateful to be doing work that matters as part …
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Addiction treatment providers reel under ACA, low Medicaid rates
The private company, which has provided treatment for chemical dependency in Walla Walla since 2003, is contemplating a bleak financial future and possibly closing its doors. “We're looking at exit plans,” said founder and owner Pat Flores. Not for …
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