There are millions of children, both in the United States and around the world, who are alive today thanks to some of the recent advances we have made in the provision of children’s health care. As time goes on, we gain a deeper understanding of how to diagnose, treat, and prevent a number of serious conditions, which previously would have proven to be fatal in many cases.

Whether it is the fight against cyberbullying or a new movement to help victims of abuse get the help they need, one of the first – and perhaps the most important – steps to take is raising awareness. All stakeholders must be aware of the social movement or the cause for it to be effective. This means reaching out to victims, loved ones, community members, and agents of change in an effective way.

Authorities in China detained a woman suspected of abusing children at a Beijing kindergarten run by a US-listed company in a case that has caused nationwide anger. Police in Beijing’s Chaoyang district said in a statement Saturday that an investigation into a kindergarten run by Beijing-based RYB Education has led to the criminal detention of a 22-year-old female teacher on suspicion of abusing children.

PENNSYLVANIA – Police say a 23-year-old woman left her dead newborn child in a bag under the porch of her father’s Pennsylvania home. Authorities say Brittany Robinson was charged Sunday with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and concealing the death of a child. Police say they believe the baby was born alive. An autopsy is set for Monday night to determine the exact cause of death.

A sex offender managed to escape justice for seven years by living among monks on a small, Welsh island. Paul Ashton was arrested for downloading thousands of indecent images of children on to his computer. Police raided his home in Bracklesham Bay, Sussex, and seized his computers and electronic devices for analysis in 2004. Ashton was bailed and police discovered a huge haul of more than 5,000 child abuse images. 

A couple who embarked on a four-year child cruelty campaign against two children were jailed for a total of 11 years today. Lisa Pratt, 36, and Andrew Clent, 30, from Bampton, West Oxfordshire were convicted of willfully assaulting, ill-treating and neglecting two child victims, who both suffered from physical and psychological harm. Among some of the alleged offences include stopping children using the toilet, force-feeding them and even suffocating a child with a towel until they passed out. 

Dr. Mehmet Oz – On today’s show, for the first time ever, Corey Feldman identified one of his alleged abusers: Jon Grissom. Together with our show’s legal counsel, we investigated Grissom, and his background is incredibly disturbing. He’s still a fugitive from justice – if you see him, please notify your local law enforcement.

How would you know a person is “toxic?” What about them or their behaviors would signal to you that they are toxic? For me, a toxic person is someone who makes you feel a way that you are not, who undermines and mistreats you, and who may come across as kind to others and truly is very unkind to you. A toxic person is someone who “infects” (like a disease) your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors in ways that are not good. They may be envious of you, they may try to limit or undermine you, or they may simply ignore any kind of progress you make. A toxic person can be anyone, even a person with a mental health challenge, a close friend, a confidant, and/or a family member.

TEXAS – A “killer nurse” who may have killed 60 Texas children, was indicted on a murder charge for the fifth time this year. Genene Jones, 68, was charged Tuesday with killing 2-month-old Paul Villarreal in 1981. Jones was serving consecutive 99-year and 60-year sentences in state prison for previous charges — but was slated to get out in March 2018 under a mandatory release law. However, she will now be sent to an adult detention center while she awaits trial on her new murder charges, according to Nico LaHood, Bexar County District Attorney.

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 a 15-year-old girl near Christmas in 2016. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Pinckney spotted the girl shivering in the cold near an apartment complex. He started talking to the girl and she stated that she was waiting for a friend. According to the teen, Pinckney invited her into his car to get warm and she foolishly accepted. That’s when Pinckney drove her to his home, forced her to take a shower and raped her. After he was done, he took the girl back to the apartment complex he found her at. The teen told her mother, who then took her to the hospital. Doctors at the hospital noted several bite marks on her chest and lacerations near her vaginal area.

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Police say a child predator in Memphis is locked up thanks to help from Facebook. Their computer software apparently flagged inappropriate pictures of a child on Facebook messenger and alerted federal and local authorities. A several-months-long investigation landed Zachary Abram behind bars, charged with exploitation of a minor and statutory rape.

A Spring Arbor woman convicted of abusing her two sons faced Judge McBain Wednesday in Circuit Court. She received her sentencing related to the child abuse incidents that occurred in 2014 and 2015. Tina Harbert, 42, was previously found guilty as charged to two counts of Child Abuse in the First Degree. She was sentenced to 5-20 years on each count.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A Texas couple is facing charges after police said an investigation led them to a horrific case of child abuse. According to a court affidavit,the suspected physical abuse came to light on Sept. 19, when a school teacher in Bexar County contacted police and reported seeing bruises on one of the victims at school. When investigators from the San Antonio Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrived they examined the 5-year-old girl and contacted Child Protective Services. 

Few career paths offer the same potential for truly rewarding work that social work does. Social work is a fast-growing field and it is also one that is always hiring. While the day to day work of a social worker can sometimes be trying, physically and emotionally, for those who are drawn to the work it is worth every moment. Studying for a masters in social work online allows students to complete their studies at a slower pace than normal and for a lower cost. This makes it possible to study for the degree while still working at another job or looking after children at home.