child abuse

A Florida waitress who noticed bruises on an 11-year-old boy flashed him a handwritten note asking him if he needed help, and when he nodded yes, she called the police, authorities said. “Do you need help?” the note said. Orlando police credited Flaviane Carvalho, a waitress at Mrs. Potato Restaurant, with coming to the boy’s aid on New Year’s...

A Florida waitress noticed an 11-year-old boy with bruises and thought something was wrong. Orlando police say her quick actions may have saved the boy from more danger.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been hit with several lawsuits for allegedly covering up decades of sexual abuse among Boy Scout troops in Arizona, marking the latest litigation before the state’s end-of-year deadline for adult victims to sue

In a candid Instagram post, Jacob Roloff claims he was molested by a former “Little People, Big World” field producer.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi said there needs to be a “sense of urgency” in working toward the end of child labor globally.

A 47-year-old Florida woman avoided a first-degree murder charge by pleading guilty to felony aggravated manslaughter in the starvation death of her 13-month-old daughter

A woman was arrested Tuesday in Homestead after she allegedly attacked her daughter following an argument about Instagram.

Investigators say a southwest Florida couple landed in jail after being accused of chaining their 17-year-old daughter to a bed

Child advocacy centers are more concerned than ever about abuse and neglect with children home. Kristi House is a non-profit group dedicated to ending child abuse. Its CEO, Amanda Altman, spoke to NBC 6 Anchor Sheli Muñiz.

Child advocacy centers are more concerned than ever about abuse and neglect with children home. Kristi House is a non-profit group dedicated to ending child abuse. Its CEO, Amanda Altman, spoke to NBC 6 Anchor Sheli Muñiz.

Preliminary data shows that reports of child abuse around the nation have plunged during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, according to an NBC News analysis, while experts are concerned there could be an unseen surge in abuse behind closed doors due to COVID-19 related unemployment and financial strain.

With schools closed and teachers unable to report suspected cases of abuse, child welfare agencies have lost some of their best eyes and ears as the coronavirus pandemic strains families

As COVID-19 continues to affect millions of families around the world, Angelina Jolie is speaking out and reminding citizens that we must look out for children in need during this time.

As the coronavirus continues affecting millions of people around the world, Angelina Jolie is standing up for vulnerable children during this time. “Of the many ways that the pandemic is making us rethink our humanity, none is more important, or urgent, than the overall protection of children,” Angelina wrote in an op-ed for Time. “They may not be as susceptible...

Advocates fear that child abuse will increase during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 6’s Stephanie Bertini reports.

A woman is facing one charge of child abuse after police say she used a belt to violently beat her daughter at their home in Southwest Miami-Dade.

A Texas man faces murder charges after stuffing his girlfriend’s 10-month-old child into a backpack and leaving her in his car for more than five hours. KCBD’s Katie Main reports.

A Florida woman is facing child abuse charges after she allegedly publicly shamed her daughter and beat her, according to deputies.

Video courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard of capsized boat that belonged to missing Florida teens.

An Orlando woman was in court for allegedly burning her son’s hand on a stove as punishment for selling marijuana he found under her bathroom sink.