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How to Help A Child Who Has Family Problems

Far too many kids are exposed to abuse and neglect, both physical and emotional, and although it’s not pleasant to think about, statistics would indicate that you probably know at least one family that’s causing harm to their kids. If ...
27 November 2018 I Read the full story

Child Rapist On The Run

GEORGIA - The hammer of justice was about to hit an Atlanta child rapist named Charles Pinckney hard, as his trial was coming to an end. Pinckney, a former Dekalb County, Georgia, corrections officer, was accused of kidnapping and raping ...
1 November 2017 I Read the full story

Child Abduction

Some important information about kidnappings in the U.S. Child abduction or child theft is the unauthorized removal of a minor from the custody of the child's natural parents or legally appointed guardians. 20 percent of the children reported to the National Center for ...
11 January 2018 I Read the full story

Adapting Your Home for a Disabled Child

Having a child with disabilities can bring with it many challenges. However, a child is still a child whether they have disabilities or not, and you will love and care for them the same as any other child. As they ...
27 November 2018 I Read the full story

Woman ‘I Found Out My BF Was a Suspected Pedophile At My Child’s Birth’

May - 23 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A woman has revealed the horror of discovering just hours after giving birth to their son that her boyfriend had been accused of sexually molesting two of his children from a previous relationship. Kristina described that day as one the best days but also one of the worst for her and her family. ‘That was the last day we were able to be a family,’ she said on Dr Phil. Two hours after giving birth, she said her family was ripped apart after Child Protective Services showed up to the hospital and revealed her boyfriend Jayson has been accused of sexually molesting his daughter and son.

Mother’s BF Killed 17-MO Boy

May - 23 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A 17-month-old baby was murdered by his mother’s boyfriend and she then lied to cover up the killing, a court heard today. Toddler Finley Thomas suffered ‘catastrophic’ head injuries after allegedly being attacked by his mother’s lover at home. But mother Chloe Thomas, 25, claimed the child had simply fallen down the stairs when paramedics were called to their home. The emergency crew found Finley unconscious on the living room floor and he died from brain injuries in hospital.

Newborn Twins Severely Abused

May - 17 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

PENNSYLVANIA – A married couple is facing multiple child abuse charges after their two-month-old twin daughters were both found with broken or fractured legs. Michael Shales, 30, and his wife, Melissa Shales, 25, have been charged with felony endangering the welfare of a child, conspiracy and aggravated assault in Bucks County after a police investigation that started in March. The investigation began when Melissa Shales called 911 to report that one of her two daughters was having difficulty breathing.

Mother, Daughters Abducted & Tortured

May - 15 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

UTAH – The father and son accused of luring a woman and her four teenage daughters to a house in Utah and tying them up while high on methamphetamine are both in custody in Wyoming. At the end of a dramatic five-day manhunt, law officers arrested Dereck James ‘DJ’ Harrison, 22, late Saturday night, several hours after the surrender of his father, Flint Wayne Harrison, 51, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said. The various charges the men face include aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.

Former Foster Children Reveal Frequent Moves, Abuse

May - 15 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

TEXAS – Former foster care children described conditions of neglect and sometimes physical and sexual abuse as part of a lawsuit against Texas, prompting a federal judge to declare the system unconstitutionally broken. Here are some of their stories, based on court documents and interviews. After about 25 placements across Texas, Kristopher Sharp refused a move 600 miles away during his senior year of high school. He soon found himself living on the streets of Houston and turned to prostitution “for a place to stay at night or for a meal.”

Priest/Former Catholic School President Suspended Over Rape Claims

May - 15 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A priest and former president of a prestigious Catholic high school on Long Island in New York has been suspended after the order says allegations of sexual abuse of a student were deemed credible. The Marianist order, also known as the Society of Mary, said Friday it conducted a ‘comprehensive investigation.’ Details of the alleged abuse have no been revealed. They say Reverend James Williams has denied the allegations. Prosecutors say the statute of limitations for misdemeanor sexual abuse expired in 2013.

Couple Indicted for Incest, Rape

May - 12 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A Sullivan County couple have been indicted for sexual abuse of the woman’s son, which is alleged to have included filming the crimes being committed against the 4-year-old victim. Brook Antoinette Morrell, 28, and her boyfriend Edward Gene Swift, 37, were arrested Wednesday afternoon and booked into the Sullivan County jail. Court records show the pair were indicted on Tuesday by a Sullivan County grand jury.

Reward Offered In Rape Case

May - 12 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

GEORGIA – The mother of a special needs student who reported being raped is now offering a reward to catch the attacker. The mother says Dougherty County School Police told her they hit a brick wall in their investigation. The student’s family hopes a reward will lead to new information. The mother of the 15 year old special needs child says she wants justice for her daughter. The mother says her family decided to offer the reward, because their daughter urged them to.

Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Child Rape

May - 12 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A 66-year-old convicted sex offender is facing similar charges again following an alleged incident in Sugarcreek Twp. Harold Stookey has been indicted on four counts of raping a child under the age of 13 as well as two counts of gross sexual imposition, according to an indictment. Stookey is out of jail on a $100,000 bond and has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.

Karate Instructor Charged With Child Rape

May - 12 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

DELAWARE – A karate instructor in Delaware is charged with several counts of rape and sexual abuse, and detectives say there may be other alleged victims. New Castle County police report they just learned about the allegations against Carlos Villa in March, but they go back years. They say “a victim disclosed to a trusted adult that Carlos touched her inappropriately multiple times between December 2010 and March 2011” and that adult contacted detectives.

Kiryas Joel FBI Child Abuse Investigation Launched

May - 12 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

FBI agents seized numerous records and equipment from two sites in Kiryas Joel on Thursday in connection with a secretly recorded video of a principal and a young boy that has fueled extensive media coverage and prompted a child-abuse investigation. The FBI released no information about the search warrants it executed at the United Talmudical Academy boys school on Getzil Berger Boulevard and at the Kirays Joel Public Safety Department’s trailer on Schunnemunk Road. But an Orange County law enforcement source and a Kiryas Joel source who spoke with FBI agents on Thursday confirmed the searches stemmed from the leaked recording, which was posted on Facebook and distributed in the Hasidic community through WhatsApp less than two weeks ago.

Olympia: 2nd School Bus Driver Arrested for Child Rape

May - 9 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

Jimmy Wallace Wall is facing multiple charges for child rape and molestation allegations from a former student at Madison Elementary School in Olympia. The accuser, who is now 18-years old, stated Wall raped him on multiple occasions during the 2007-08 school year. The man said he was 10-years old when the abuse occurred. He told Olympia police Wall sexually abused him during school trips to local parks and in a shed located in the field directly behind the boy’s school.

Missing Carlie Trent Found Safe

May - 9 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

An AMBER Alert was issued 6-days ago by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Rogersville Police Department for 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent. Carlie was taken out of school last Wednesday by her uncle by marriage, Gary Simpson, who has no custodial rights to Carlie, under false pretenses.

Stepfather Murdered Teen He Impregnated, Uterus Cut Out

May - 5 - 2016 Reporter: Sandra Respond

TEXAS – A developmentally disabled teen was found brutally murdered and her uterus removed earlier this year. Authorities are now releasing new details in the Feb. 10 slaying of Holli Jeffcoat in Lubbock, Texas, and the alleged sexual abuse she endured for years. Jeffcoat was found stabbed to death with cuts to her throat and stomach, the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Her killer attempted to conceal the homicide by setting the girl’s trailer home on fire.

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DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, INC. is an official non-profit 501(c)3 child abuse & neglect organization. Our mission is to educate the public on all aspects of child abuse such as symptoms, intervention, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims locate the proper resources necessary to achieve a full recovery. We also cover areas such as bullying, teen suicide & prevention, children\'s rights, child trafficking, missing & exploited children, online safety, and pedophiles/sex offenders.

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