A Massachusetts cop who was mysteriously placed on leave earlier this month has been accused of years-long sexual and ...

A new study by Victoria University (VU) reveals volunteers involved in community sport need more support when recognizing and ...

WASHINGTON -- Rates of physical and sexual abuse of children have declined over the last 20 years, but for reasons not fully understood, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Yet, reports ...

There are similarities between the spate of deadly child abuse cases and struggles other families face every day. What can be ...

(CNN) — Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% ...

Families are scrambling for child care after New York suspended the license of YMCA Bright Beginnings over substantiated ...

A Burlington child care center has been shut down amid an investigation into alleged abuse, leaving dozens of families scrambling for child care options.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo: Newberry Township Police Three members of a York County family are facing charges connected to the alleged "disturbing and ...

Former OLV Victory Learning Center staff member Chanel Willis was arrested after multiple allegations that she physically ...

report card Releasing report cards on Fridays may increase the rate of child physical abuse on the following Saturday. Releasing report cards on Fridays may increase the rate of child physical abuse ...