Nebraska sees drop in child abuse reports during pandemic, but advocates say that's cause for concern
Nebraska has seen a significant drop in the number of child abuse cases since the start of the pandemic, but those who work with victims say that's not necessarily good news. Paige Piper, executive director of the Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, said child abuse occurs most often at home, where people are less likely to report the abuse. According to the National Children's Alliance, 93% of abusers are immediate family members. And with parents and children spending more time at home this year, teachers and other trusted adults have been less likely to recognize the abuse children are exper...
Source: journalstar.com