Child Abuse

Experts see no evidence of expected pandemic-fueled child abuse

On behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Child Abuse

In the four months since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the nation in mid-March, schools have closed, sending students home, and jobs were lost, sending millions of parents home, too. Many child-welfare experts warned that the stressful combination was likely to...

Falling reports may not mean less abuse

by David L. Kramer, P.C. | Jun 4, 2020 | Child Abuse, child sex abuse

Across the country, cities report a significant decrease in child abuse cases. Usually, residents would deem this as a call for celebration, but child-abuse specialists express severe concerns over the rapidly dropping rates for these claims. According to the Wall...

What to know about mandated reporting in Oregon

On behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 29, 2020 | Child Abuse, nursing home abuse

Reporting suspected abuse or neglect can feel daunting. It requires extraordinary courage to speak up when you believe that someone vulnerable is suffering harm. Most people in Oregon are not required to report abuse, even if they have strong evidence of its presence....

Kids in foster care harmed by an overloaded child welfare system

On behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Child Abuse

Oregon’s Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division has weathered negative reviews, lawsuits and poor audits over the years. The beleaguered and understaffed agency has settled allegations of neglect and abuse totaling almost $40 million between 2006 and...

A numerical look at abuse in Oregon’s foster system

On behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Feb 5, 2020 | Child Abuse

While the foster care system is intended to serve and protect vulnerable children in their time of need, no system is perfect. It is admittedly a monumental task to manage such a vast organization, but the situation surpasses unfortunate and reaches unacceptable when...

Disturbing Oregon child abuse case described as ‘worst’ court has seen

On behalf of David L. Kramer, P.C. | Oct 21, 2019 | Child Abuse

For a parent, discovering their child has been abused while under the care of someone else – someone believed to be trustworthy – is a sickening nightmare. You do everything possible to protect your child, and another individual broke your trust. A recent criminal...

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