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Eliminate Child Abuse Comes to KY

lexingtonky.gov

Health care groups and child advocates across Kentucky have formed  a new Partnership to Eliminate Child Abuse. Kentucky’s child abuse death rate is among the highest in the country. 

Kosair Children’s Hospital Medical Director Steve Wright is leading the effort.

Our mission is to work towards eliminating child abuse by developing educational and awareness materials for anyone who interacts with children on a daily basis.

The partnership is enlisting the help of two families to speak publicly about their personal experiences with child abuse. Others taking part in the campaign include Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the University of Pikeville and Indiana University.

Rick Howlett is a reporter based out of WFPL in Louisville, Kentucky.
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