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Preventing Child Abuse

Season 3 Episode 3 | 1hVideo has Closed Captions

Preventing Child Abuse

How can New Mexico combat child abuse? The state had more than 6,500 victims of child abuse and neglect last year and almost half of those victims were 5 years old or younger. The child injury death rate in the state is 1.5 times higher than the national average. Yet, experts say child abuse is totally preventable. This month we talk about what it would take to make that a reality. December 2012

12/27/2012 | Rating NR

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Preventing Child Abuse

Season 3 Episode 3 | 1hVideo has Closed Captions

How can New Mexico combat child abuse? The state had more than 6,500 victims of child abuse and neglect last year and almost half of those victims were 5 years old or younger. The child injury death rate in the state is 1.5 times higher than the national average. Yet, experts say child abuse is totally preventable. This month we talk about what it would take to make that a reality. December 2012

12/27/2012 | Rating NR

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PUBLIC SQUARE is a local public television program presented by NMPBS

Funding for PUBLIC SQUARE was provided in part by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Public Square is also funded by American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen. PUBLIC SQUARE is hosted by Megan Kamerick.

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