More than 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 4 men experience sexual violence involving physical contact at some point in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience child…
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Sheltering in place may protect people from COVID-19, but it can also pose a higher risk for those in abusive relationships. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 10 million people per year are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. Often…
Due to school closings and extracurricular activities canceled as a result of COVID-19, kids are spending more time online via laptops, tablets, phones, and video games. They are logging on for classes, to play games, connect with friends, and just pass the time. However, in…
The stories are similar, remarkably consistent. The survivors suffer the similar, yet unique, pain. The predators come from many walks of life and different occupations. They may be priests, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, and actors. Their journey to justice is long and emotional because accountability…
On an 86-degree day, it only takes about 10 minutes for the inside of a car to reach a dangerous 105 degrees, according to a report from the nonprofit National Safety Council. Vehicular heatstroke and hyperthermia are the devastating effects of a child being left…
A viral video shows a 2-year-old boy climbing the outside of a locked pool ladder by wedging his little feet into the gate’s open slats. The Massachusetts family was in their backyard when the child began to climb the locked gate covering the steps to their…
July 4th means fun, friends, family, and fireworks! But it’s important to practice safety when dealing with fireworks. Despite the dangers, few people understand the associated risks of fireworks – devastating burns, lost eyes, and other injuries, even death. There were 13,000 fireworks-related, emergency room-treated injuries…
One of the largest nursing home companies has filed bankruptcy, claiming that more than 160 lawsuits led to its financial demise. The bankruptcy leaves scores of pending cases in limbo – nearly 20 cases in Texas, 97 in Kentucky, and 27 in New Mexico are…
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to at least a partial eclipse of the sun. However, the thin path of totality (showing the full eclipse) will pass through portions of 14 states. There is only one other coast-to-coast eclipse…
Snowmobile accidents are far too common and can result in serious and tragic injuries. They can happen on private properties and public trails. A 14-year-old Idaho boy died from injuries he sustained after a snowmobile in which he was riding rolled. He was riding with…
