Sarah Westall asked many tough and insightful questions that shed light into dark corners of child abuse and child protection. If more people knew this information, more support would show up for abused and neglected children and they would have a better chance of coping with their lives and making it in our communities. Please share this with at least one person you know that could make a difference (your state representative/county commissioner) in the life of an abused child.
Part 1 of a two part series looking into Child Abuse and the Child Welfare System. This episode we are joined by Mike Tikkanen, world leader in advocacy for abused children. He explains the state of the system, the secrecy and lack of transparency inherent in the system and why it is a widespread phenomena.
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Articles in the Minneapolis Star Tribune by Mike Tikkanen:
“The first article speaks to people in high places defending terrible institutional practices, the second to how we value children, & the third article speaks directly to hiding information…” – Mike Tikkanen
Who will speak for Minnesota’s abused kids? – StarTribune.com
Too many states neglect basic protections for children – StarTribune.com
Painful as it is, Eric Dean lawsuit could help lift secrecy … – Star Tribune
More Facts and information coming soon…
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