There were more than 14,000 child abuse and neglect cases in Kentucky between late 2024 and 2025, according to new federal ...

This story discusses child abuse. Report child abuse to Kentucky’s Statewide Child Abuse Hotline at 1-877-597-233.

This story discusses child abuse, sexual abuse and suicide. Report child abuse to Kentucky’s Statewide Child Abuse Hotline at 1-877-597-233. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, meant to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. On Monday, March 31, the group Prevent Child Abuse ...

RATES OF CHILD ABUSE IN KENTUCKY. ADDIE WHAT DID YOU FIND? RICK KENTUCKY HAS THE FOURTH HIGHEST RATE IN THE COUNTRY IN TERMS OF REPORTED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE, WHICH IS TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. 14 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky lawmakers want to further equip animal control officers to recognize signs of child abuse. House Bill 194 would require animal control officers to undergo training ...

Nearly 3,000 pinwheels were planted at the Kentucky State Capitol on Monday morning, each symbolizing 17 children born in Kentucky. THE NEW INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS IT. ON MONDAY MORNING, CLOSE TO 3000 ...

Pinwheels were planted outside the state capitol as a reminder of the terrible problem. Hundreds of pinwheels were planted in the state capitol's English Garden. It's a beautiful sight that's a ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — According to national statistics, Kentucky has the fourth highest rate of child abuse in the country. That's according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the country. Kentucky has one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the U.S. Two child advocacy groups are working to ...