Reports of Abuse Declining Not Necessarily Good According to Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Reports of Abuse Declining Not Necessarily Good According to Child Advocates of Fort Bend

“Under ordinary circumstances, a decline in reports of child abuse might mean that we are making progress in the fight against child abuse,” stated Child Advocates of Fort Bend CEO Ruthanne Mefford. “However, these are extraordinary times. Our fear is that children are suffering, they have no one to tell if they are being abused and there is no one to see the signs of abuse and make a report.  Physical distancing mandates have kept […]