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Aneeta Pearson is a social worker passionate about protecting children and a proud University of Michigan Alumna, Go Blue!
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Recognizing Child Maltreatment/Child Abuse and Neglect
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of Child Maltreatment: “Child maltreatment, sometimes referred to as child abuse and neglect, includes all forms of physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation that results in actual or potential harm to… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Life-Saving Technology
Violence against women and children is, unfortunately, a global issue that remains prevalent. However, individuals are using technology to combat sexual assault and harassment. The inspiring article below is an example of how one innovator is striving to stop violence… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: The Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has experienced tremendous scrutiny due to pedophilia. Ongoing media coverage of child abuse in the Catholic Church, in addition to sexual abuse survivors and their families telling their stories, has shed light on this issue. The following… Read More ›
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Recommended Article: Child Poverty
Research proves that poverty has long-term effects on children well into adulthood. Limited or no access to adequate health coverage, educational inequality, and lack of resources are some of the many issues children living in poverty face worldwide. In the… Read More ›