The governing board of the state’s child-welfare agency has refused repeated requests to hold special meetings on the high-profile deaths of children in its care. Steven Dow, of Tulsa, called for the special meetings. He is one of nine commissioners who oversee the state Department of Human Services.

It would be an understatement to say that the impact of child abuse and neglect on the developing brain is dramatic, far reaching and lifelong. Advances in brain science over the past decade can now map brain activity. We can identify which areas of the brain have specific thought processes as well as behavioral and emotional responses. The unseen consequences — especially of severe, repeated and prolonged abuse and neglect — go far beyond the visible scars.

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http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110911/OPINIONS02/109110369/Abuse-traumatizes-developing-brains

LAKEWOOD – A 2-year-old girl has died after police say they were called to an apartment Wednesday on reports of a child that wasn’t breathing. Lakewood Police say they were called to the apartment in the 700 block of South Vance Street shortly after 5 p.m. Officers say when they arrived, they found 2-year-old Dolci Gryshayeva unresponsive and took her to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

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http://www.9news.com/news/article/218367/188/2-year-old-dies-after-suspected-abuse-

A group of men, who were abused as children whilst in state care in the Great Southern, are demanding government compensation. Dennis John McKenna managed a government-run boarding hostel, and abused six boys between 1977 and 1985. The victims were staying at the hostel while they attended a nearby high school.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-12/abused-demand-compensation/2881928

DC’s New BlogTalk Radio Kick-Off Show Premiers Sunday, 9/11 at 3pm EST

Dreamcatchers Talk Radio is Michigan’s largest online Radio Talk Show dedicated to educating the public and creating public awareness through global education. This method is a diverse and unique approach by a team of highly dedicated experts and organizations determined to make a difference and save lives. The BlogTalk Radio show will begin its Fall format that is scheduled to run for one hour every Sunday.

Child Sexual Abuse Resources

“ANGELS IN THE NIGHT”

Between midnight and 4 am, four out of every ten children in the world will be abused in some way. The numbers increase at an alarming rate. Why? Because the children aren’t talking. We must end the silence. We must let these children know they are NOT ALONE…

The pages in this site tell a special story. A story of tears, laughter, faith, miracles, and great love. A story in which God was revealed to us on so many many occasions. A story of true sacrifice. A story of compassion. This story will only be recognized by those involved. In God’s miraculous way, he will guide those involved to a full understanding of this story.

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http://angelsinnight.org/

CHARLOTTE, NC- A man is in jail charged in connection with the death of a toddler who died Friday morning after suffering a severe injury earlier this week. James Gregory Cleveland, 25, is charged with felony child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury, and murder in relation to the death of 2-year-old Demytre Rashaad Pendleton Jr.

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http://www.wbtv.com/story/15428149/man-charged-with-murder-in-toddlers-death

Several child sex abuse charges were filed against a Tennessee National Guardsman accused of fondling a 10-year-old relative last month, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s detective said. Suspect James Dean Jr., 47, of 104 Fulwood Court near Murfreesboro, was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery by an authority figure, indecent exposure and child abuse.

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http://www.murfreesboropost.com/national-guardsman-facing-child-sex-abuse-charges-cms-28447

Five women say they were sexually abused as children by a Montana Boy Scout leader, while they participated in a coed program. Now they’re suing the Boy Scouts — they say the organization knew abuse was a problem and failed to warn anyone.

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http://jezebel.com/5838677/women-sue-boy-scouts-for-sexual-abuse

NAVARRE — A 38-year-old Airman was arrested Sept. 7 on charges of child abuse. Everett D. Williams was charged with aggravated child abuse after bringing his 4-month-old in to Eglin Air Force Base’s emergency room for a broken arm.

GILBERT, Ariz. – A woman is behind bars after allegedly abusing her adopted 10-year-old son. Court paperwork indicated the 10-year-old victim was physically and sexually abused by Jennifer Barnes, 39, his adoptive mother.

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http://www.azfamily.com/news/Woman-accused-of-abusing-adopted-son-129554678.html