Kentucky leads in child abuse for third year straight as poverty, drugs take toll on families
Kentucky leads in child abuse for third year straight as poverty, drugs take toll on families Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal © RinoCdZ, Getty Images Local leaders say child abuse is one of the greatest dangers to children during the coronavirus pandemic. Poverty, substance abuse and mental health problems continue to be key factors in child abuse and neglect in Kentucky — as it leads the nation in the rate of child mistreatment for the third year in a row. Despite suggested changes that might help struggling families and better protect children, those issue...
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