By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
While the total number of children being suspended or expelled has actually dropped in recent years, a study from Great Britain shows that children with special needs, those who qualify for free lunch programs, and those from ethnic minorities are sent home eight times more often than their peers. The study also noted that boys were three times more likely than girls to be suspended or expelled from school.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Two-year-old Amara Ou, of St. Johns County, Florida, was murdered in her babysitter’s Mandarin, Florida home nearly three years ago. The child was beaten with the handle of a fly swatter, and died of severe head trauma at Wolfson Children’s Hospital three days later. The babysitter, Syna Lim, 41, is a mother of two children herself. Last month a jury convicted her of first degree murder and aggravated child abuse. Ms. Lim was given the mandatory life sentence for her crimes.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Five families from Great Falls Montana believe that their special needs children were severely abused by the 7th and 8th grade special needs classroom teacher aids at North Middle School. Tragically, the children’s special needs – autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome – prevented them from reporting the alleged abuse. Julie Parish and Kristina Marie Kallies have been charged with felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of children. Ms. Parish has been arrested but police have been unable to find Ms. Kallie.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In December 2008, an electrical space heater caused a fire at the Heavenly Angels Daycare in Alamo, Tennessee. The fire injured three children: two two-year olds and a three-year old. The children were rescued from the fire by Alamo Assistant Chief Kevin Sugg, who was off duty at the time. All three were treated for smoke inhalation, and the three-year old also had burns on his face. The owner, Kathy T. Humphrey, was charged with child abuse and neglect of a child under the age of six.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Bay County Florida Sheriff’s office reported that a baby who suffered a head injury was wrapped in duct tape and left to suffer while his parents “tweaked” on crystal meth. The parents, John Paul Huskey and Jessica Huskey have both been charged with aggravated child abuse, and the pair may also be charged with several drug offences. According to Captain Faith Bell of the Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s office, officers also found evidence of crack and marijuana in the couple’s home.
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
It took less than one hour for a Tulare County jury to return a guilty verdict in this shocking California case. Nancy Ortiz, 24, of Orosi, California was found guilty on second degree murder and felony child abuse charges after she abandoned three of her children.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A newly released US government survey, Children’s Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey, has revealed that 60% of American children under the age of eighteen have been exposed to violence in the last year. For nearly 50% of the children, the violence came in the form of an assault. The other 10% were subject to physical and emotional child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse and even parent abduction. Frighteningly, the study revealed that once a child was exposed to violence, they were more likely to be exposed to additional violence.
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In the United States, there has been a debate for years as to the parents right to inflict corporal punishment upon their child. Some parents use corporal punishment because that is the way the parent was raised. Other use it because there is a belief that corporal punishment shows authority and to some love. Yes, some believe that corporal punishment is an act of love that parents show to their children that the parents care. There can be a number of reasons that a parent inflict corporal punishment upon a child. Many safety child advocates believe that corporal punishment is just another mode of domestic violence. Children should not be subjected to injury or harm from corporal punishment. To many, corporal punishment is just a lazy, outdated, and barbaric way to discipline a child. A study conducted by Murray A. Straus (University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire) and Mallie J. Paschall (Prevention Research Center, Berkeley, California) indicates that there may be a link or association between corporal punishment / spanking and a child’s IQ.
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Wisconsin and other States, public funds are being paid to day care provider / child care providers who do not follow regulations and even misrepresent the number of children in the program as well as the services provided. Lawmakers in Wisconsin are seeking to hold these day care providers accountable as well as the government employees responsible for regulating or monitoring these day care facilities. You can read more about this issue at More Wisconsin Day Care Providers Cut Off from Public / Government Funds.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Philip Blake Putnam, 22, was charged with aggravated child abuse after his son was taken to the hospital with a broken arm. While the baby is still in the hospital and is showing signs of improvement, Putnam remains in jail. According the Lawrenceburg Police Chief, after arresting Putnam, he discovered that the man was wanted under several active arrest warrants for drug-related charges in another county.
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