By:Amanda Dominique Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, White River Women’s Shelter In the rollercoaster of teenage life, navigating relationships can be challenging for teens and their parents. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and teen dating violence is often a topic that flies under the radar. This article is here to break it down in a way that speaks to both teens and parents. We will cover some of the warning signs…
From Court Affadavit of Probable Cause A Hardy woman was arrested in Salem on Oct. 5, after Salem Police Chief Shad Overman recieved a call from the Department of Human Services Supervisor advising him of a confirmed child abuse case in the city. London Bynum, 32, was arrested after Overman met with the victim and determined probable cause existed to arrest the woman. The eight year old female victim met with Chief…
James Sturch, Arkansas Senator When people call the state hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect, about 80 percent are assigned to the Division of Children and Family Services.The other 20 percent are considered more serious, and are assigned to the State Police, which has a Division of Crimes Against Children.The Division presented a report to the Senate Committee on Children and Youth about the most recent quarter. A total of…
