“The legal definition of child abuse is broad and encompasses many different types of maltreatment.” And it’s not uncommon. According to the CDC, about 1 in 7 children experienced child ...

AUSTIN — Parents and guardians who don’t affirm a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity would be exempt from child ...

"The women appeared to fully believe that the abuse they inflicted was necessary to teach the children how to properly repent for imagined 'sins' and to cast the evil spirits out of their bodies ...

HHSC Family Health Services (FHS) continues to empower Texans to help prevent child abuse. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, FHS is highlighting the vital work of its programs ...

Blue pinwheels signifying National Child Abuse Prevention Month are shown in this undated photo outside of the Utah County Children's Justice Center in Provo. Blue pinwheels sit and spin in the ...