Las Vegas, NV  – A special education student is recovering from a traumatic experience in the classroom.  The teacher entrusted by the district and parents is accused of abusing the 7th grader during school hours. 41-year-old Margaret Boyett is accused of forcing the 13-year-old student to punch himself in the head repeatedly.

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http://www.ktnv.com/story/14344987/west-prep-academy

BURBANK — A 38-year-old father was arrested after leaving his 14 month-old baby girl unattended in a 115 degree car, Wednesday. Officers arrived at the Costco store located on West Empire Avenue in Burbank and found a baby inside the vehicle, sitting in a car seat, sleeping and sweating.

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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-father-leaves-baby-in-car,0,1948071.story

FARMINGTON — A young Farmington mother faces felony child abuse charges after she allegedly abused her 4-week-old newborn. The newborn suffered broken ribs, bruises on his face and neck, and a laceration in his esophogus making it impossible for the him to eat.

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http://www.daily-times.com/ci_17734934

~Dreamcatchers 2011 BLUE RIBBON Awareness Campaign~

Child abuse is one of the greatest tragedies of our times. It doesn’t have to be. We can prevent it by building communities that are committed to families and to the support and services they need to raise strong, healthy and successful children. That begins with awareness. Join us in making a difference!  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. You can help families and children in our community by taking action to prevent child abuse.

Here are some fun, unique activities and ideas:

* Blue Ribbons—Wear a blue ribbon everyday during the month of April.
* Blue Ribbon Campaign–Ask everyone in your community to tie a blue ribbon around their vehicle antenna.
* Blue Sunday—Churches of all faiths are asked to offer a prayer for the children to their congregations.
* Blue Ribbon 5K Races/Family Fun Walks—Organize & rally your community to walk for the children.
* Children’s Art Contest—Ask your children’s school to help brings awareness by having an art contest.
* Build a Blue Ribbon Tree—Decorate trees in your community with blue ribbons to spread awareness.
* Pancakes for Prevention—Organize a pancake breakfast in your community; consider charging per person and donating a percentage to a child abuse organization.
* Pinwheels for Prevention—Purchase pinwheels and display them throughout your neighborhood as a reminder to prevent child abuse.
* Organize a Candlelight Vigil—To raise awareness and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
* Distribute Child Abuse Awareness Materials & Information
* Host Storybook Night at Your Local Library–Partner with your local library and volunteer to read to children about stranger danger, bullying or child abuse issues.
* Blue Balloon Release—Release a balloon in remembrance for all abused children.
* Blue Eggs & Ham—The children in your community will enjoy this one!

REMEMBER: Education & Awareness is the “key” to Prevention!!!

Padded push ups for seven year olds, sexting in middle school. Unfortunately childhood no longer equals innocence and the experts say technology is playing a role in the issue putting children in danger. This week, the National Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting its annual child abuse symposium. Experts are sharing the latest information on how children are being harmed and what parents and professionals can do to keep them safe.

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http://www.waaytv.com/news/local/story/Child-Sexual-Exploitation-Via-Media-Technology/d20ZDaNVfUikA-D90MDIuA.cspx

BENTON, Ark.– Benton police have arrested a 22-year-old man for 1st degree battery after a reported incident involving the man and a juvenile. Christopher Jones allegedly shook a small infant, causing trauma to the child on Tuesday.

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http://www.todaysthv.com/news/crime/151191/370/Benton-man-arrested-for-alleged-abuse-to-infant

Garfield, Arkansas –Thomas Carr, a 29-year-old Arkansas man was jailed Friday after he allegedly raped two young girls and then forced them to perform sex acts with the family dog. According to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Carr admitted to sexually abusing two girls, ages 6 and 7, and then forcing the children to perform sex acts on an animal.

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http://www.theweeklyvice.com/2011/03/thomas-carr-jailed-after-raping-two.html

Police in Georgia have arrested a drag queen and her male stripper roommate of less than a year on human trafficking charges. Both Steven Donald Lemery, 35, a gay male stripper who uses the alias “Steven Lang“ and Christopher Thomas Lynch, known as drag performer “Pasha Nicole“, have both been charged with numerous counts involving minors in the case.

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http://deadkidsofmyspace.com/

NEW YORK — The parents of a murder victim are suing Facebook after a paramedic pleaded guilty to photographing their daughter’s corpse and posting the image to the social networking site, according to court documents. Caroline Wimmer, 26, was found by her parents, Ronald and Martha, after she was strangled with a hair-dryer cord in March 2009 in Staten Island, New York.

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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-facebook-murder-photos,0,4673050.story

Fourteen-year-old Patrick abused a child – even though he is still a child. He is not unique. Shockingly, more than half of those who abuse children are teens or even younger. Patrick’s story is tragic. His violent father left when he was just seven. Since then his role models have been the steady stream of abusive boyfriends who beat up his often inebriated mother and abused both him and his younger half-sister. His victims have been fellow pupils at school.

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http://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/the-kids-that-prey-on-other-children-1.1048095

Virginia Parents Drywalled Three Daughters Into Room Covered in Feces, Urine

Police: Man Tried To Kill 2-year-old in Hospital Bed

The last suspect connected to the gang rape of an 11-year-old girl earlier this month was arrested Monday by investigators, who said an older girl lured the victim to a Moreno Valley park restroom where the crime took place. Michael Sykes, 19, was arrested Monday morning at a home in Moreno Valley. A known gang member, Sykes was the only adult investigators believe participated in the March 10 rape of the girl. The other seven arrested are juveniles.

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http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_rape29.1ad6114.html

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A carnival worker was arrested in Kissimmee on suspicion of inappropriately touching an 8-year-old girl on a ride.Justin Wood, 35, of Cocoa, was arrested on a charge of lewd and lascivious molestation.

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http://www.clickorlando.com/news/27346111/detail.html