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S29 E33: Child Abuse and Neglect

Abuse / neglect and the programs that are in place to help address the issue

Aired 05/25/2017

At Issue

S29 E33: Child Abuse and Neglect

Season 29 Episode 33 | 26m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Abuse / neglect and the programs that are in place to help address the issue

Reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Illinois increased 36 % in the ten years ending in 2014. The number of deaths by way of suicide rose 6% in just one year in 2015, to 1,670. In Peoria County alone, there are 951 active cases of child abuse and neglect. The four guests discuss the issues behind abuse and neglect and the programs that are in place to help address the issue.

Aired 05/25/2017

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At Issue is a local public television program presented by WTVP

At Issue

S29 E33: Child Abuse and Neglect

Season 29 Episode 33 | 26m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Illinois increased 36 % in the ten years ending in 2014. The number of deaths by way of suicide rose 6% in just one year in 2015, to 1,670. In Peoria County alone, there are 951 active cases of child abuse and neglect. The four guests discuss the issues behind abuse and neglect and the programs that are in place to help address the issue.

Aired 05/25/2017

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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