child abuse

Eight members of a Kansas City, Kansas-based cult have been indicted on charges of forced labor and alleged abuses of minors. Plus, the A-Flat Youth Orchestra is building a musical community in Kansas City, Missouri, with $7 lessons and scores of second-hand instruments.

During the tenure of Jennifer Tidball, the Department of Social Services faced criticism over its handling of reports of abuse and neglect at unlicensed youth residential facilities, and its failure to report missing foster kids.

State funds are allowing FosterAdopt Connect to increase its programs including a drop-in center for homeless and at-risk teens.

Prosecutors asked for 10 years in prison for Vincent A. Spilker, 30, who pleaded guilty to two counts of child pornography. His lawyer said Spilker has “tremendous remorse and regret” and will get treatment.

In a nearly unanimous vote Wednesday, the Missouri House expelled Lee's Summit Rep. Rick Roeber.

Debbie Bass hopes her story will inspire others to support or become advocates for children in conditions like those she experienced.

Missouri is just one of 47 states considering changes to their voting laws; and a Kansas City woman's story reveals the effect caring adults can have on an abused and neglected child.

Kenneth R. Rosen knows something about the wilderness camps and residential therapeutic programs for struggling young people. He was once in one himself.

Our panel looks at the tone, language and message behind President Joseph R. Biden's inaugural address, and a former New York Times writer sheds light on the predatory practices of behavioral treatment programs.

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