abuse and animal abuse often happen hand-in-hand, and homes where animals are mistreated will often be the places where children are mistreated as well. When people think of the words “CPS worker” and “mandatory reporter” they tend to think in terms of child abuse. Specifically, the fact that CPS workers are mandatory reporters themselves, and […]
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Should Michigan Child Abuse Laws Change For Cases Involving Vulnerable Children?
A recent Michigan case has resulted in people pushing for harsher punishments if the child abused is particularly vulnerable, like kids with autism. When a person is convicted of abusing or neglecting a child in Michigan, there are rather specific sentencing ranges that Judges have to use when sentencing them to prison. First Degree Child […]
Can Education Reduce Child Abuse Numbers in Michigan?
Will raising awareness and teaching people how to recognize child abuse , along with better equipping parents make a difference in reducing Michigan’s high child abuse numbers? April was child abuse prevention month, and all over Michigan nonprofits and other organizations came together to raise awareness and funding to combat child abuse. Then, just a […]
MCTF to Host Discussion Panel on Substance Abuse and Child Abuse
The Michigan Children’s Trust Fund will hold the first in a series of panels aimed at highlighting how substance disorders can lead to child abuse and neglect. It has long been known that substance abuse and child abuse tend to go hand in hand. Parents trapped in a cycle of drug or alcohol abuse often […]
How CPS Handles Abuse Investigations When Drugs Are Involved (Pt 1)
Drug use, especially opioid addiction, can have a lasting impact on a family and put children at risk. Drug abuse, specifically opioid abuse, is a growing problem in Michigan. Stats show that between 1992 and 2006 the number of people admitted for drug-related health concerns tripled, and the numbers have only grown from there. More […]
What is ‘Brittle Bone Disease’ And Why Does it Matter to CPS?(Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been talking about brittle bone disease and how it’s been the cause of so many falsely accused parents here in Michigan. As we pointed out before, in the previous article, most cases of brittle bone disease happen when worried parents take their crying babies to hospital […]
What is ‘Brittle Bone Disease’ And Why Does it Matter to CPS? (Pt 1)
You might never have even heard of it before. Many people haven’t. But ‘Brittle Bone Disease‘, which is also known as ‘Fragile Bone Syndrome’ is a very serious condition that has made life incredibly hard for many families over the years. How, you wonder? By having innocent children with undiagnosed medical conditions torn from […]
Pontiac Mom Accused of Intentionally Burning Baby With Hot Water
When emergency responders first showed up at Carmen Ann Smith-Portee’s house, responding to a call about a burned baby, she told them the 1-year-old had climbed into the tub by himself. Shortly after that, when deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s department arrived at the scene, Smith-Portee told them the same story – that […]
Mom Leaves Twin Babies in Curbside Suitcase When CPS Shows up!
This story has hit the media like a wildfire, and it’s spreading fast! As a city whose media presence has been associated with all manner of controversies in recent years, from the Flint water crisis to the FBI’s claim that it’s the most dangerous city in the nation, this Michigan city has had more […]
How the Nassar Case Will Change Michigan’s Child Abuse Reporting Laws (Pt 2)
Welcome back, and thanks for joining us for this difficult discussion about a topic that has shaken Michigan to the core. Many things are changing in the wake of the revelations about Larry Nassar, and after the historic trial where more than 100 victims shared victim impact statements. Laws are being reviewed and criticised. […]
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