Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this interesting discussion on the long term health effects of childhood abuse. As we mentioned in the previous article, the results of a recent 30 year study have been able to conclusively link childhood abuse with much higher rates of endometriosis. However, as it turns out,…
It’s common knowledge at this point – childhood abuse has lasting consequences. Children who are abused, whether it’s physical, sexual, or psychological, grow up with a host of behavioral and emotional problems. From depression and higher instances of substance abuse, to self harming behaviors and difficulty forming intimate relationships, abused children spend the rest of…
Hearing about a parent who gets investigated by CPS or the police because a child they were caring for was hurt may be sad, but it makes sense in it’s own way. After all, if they were the parent “on duty” at the time, then it makes sense that they would be the person of…
As parents living in this age of social media and phone cameras, you have to be extra careful of what you say and do in public. There’s always someone around whose more interested in getting hits on their YouTube channel, rather than helping a struggling parent. And because practically everyone has a cell phone with…
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this discussion on the ridiculous amount of power given to CPS by the Central Registry. As we’ve already discussed in previous articles, Michigan’s central registry is worse than the sex offender registry in some ways, and if your name gets put on the…
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on the ridiculous over-reach of CPS in Michigan. More specifically, the ability of a CPS to label someone a child abuser and put their name on the Central Registry – a list just as condemning as the sex offender registry! If you’re just joining…
Michigan’s Central Registry, also known as the “child abuser registry” is a classic example of the terrifying and seemingly limitless power that CPS is sometimes granted by the state. The fact that they can simply decide that you’re a neglect or abusive parent or caregiver, and then label you as such without ever having to…
Being accused of child abuse is like being accused of rape, or child molestation, or stealing from your friends. It’s the kind of allegation that, even if unproved, tends to linger and have a negative effect on your future. Anyone accused, and especially convicted, of child abuse in Michigan – whether it’s physical, sexual or…
Throughout Michigan, non-profits, charities and local organizations are working hard to combat child abuse. They host fundraisers, put on events, and create interactive displays in their communities, all aimed at raising awareness and increasing funding. And Branch County is no different. Each flag represents one substantiated case of abuse or neglect Once again, the Branch…
OK2SAY, the program designed to give students and concerned citizens a place to report bullying and violence, had an unprecedented year in 2017. The annual report, which was released by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette in late June, showed that the tip line received 4,605 verified tips last year – a number that’s up 72%…