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Girl, 5, still in critical condition a week after falling from window

A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition after falling from a window in Harold Hill.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in relation to the incident.
Enquiries into the case are ongoing.

Toddler shot himself in Homestead, cops say. His mother - a police officer - was arrested

A Miami-Dade Schools police officer was arrested for child neglect after her 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself.

Baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor has died, say police

A baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort has sadly died in a neglect incident.

Watch: Police ask Constance Marten where is your child?' during arrest

A video of the arrest of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon was shown to jurors at the Old Bailey.
The couple, who were suspected of child neglect, were found living in a tent on the South Downs with their newborn baby.

Ct. mom left 4 young kids home alone with moldy food and human feces on floors: arrest warrant

A Connecticut mother was arrested for leaving her children in deplorable, unsanitary conditions filled with feces and rotten food.

No food, no power: Miami mother left her 6-year-old, 1-year-old sons home alone, cops say

A 6-year-old boy called 911 after he and his 1-year-old brother were left home alone.
The living conditions in their home were described as 'very dirty', leading to their mother being arrested on charges of neglect.

Girl, 5, still in critical condition a week after falling from window

A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition after falling from a window in Harold Hill.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in relation to the incident.
Enquiries into the case are ongoing.

Toddler shot himself in Homestead, cops say. His mother - a police officer - was arrested

A Miami-Dade Schools police officer was arrested for child neglect after her 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself.

Baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor has died, say police

A baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor Resort has sadly died in a neglect incident.

Watch: Police ask Constance Marten where is your child?' during arrest

A video of the arrest of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon was shown to jurors at the Old Bailey.
The couple, who were suspected of child neglect, were found living in a tent on the South Downs with their newborn baby.

Ct. mom left 4 young kids home alone with moldy food and human feces on floors: arrest warrant

A Connecticut mother was arrested for leaving her children in deplorable, unsanitary conditions filled with feces and rotten food.

No food, no power: Miami mother left her 6-year-old, 1-year-old sons home alone, cops say

A 6-year-old boy called 911 after he and his 1-year-old brother were left home alone.
The living conditions in their home were described as 'very dirty', leading to their mother being arrested on charges of neglect.
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NYC mom accused of starving her 4-year-old son to death hit with murder charge

Nytavia Ragsdale was indicted for allegedly starving her son to death, while surviving siblings are recovering under medical care.

1-month-old NYC boy starves to death, cops launch homicide investigation: officials

A 1-month-old boy starved to death, ruled a homicide by authorities, raising alarms about child neglect cases.
The child suffered from severe malnourishment, raising awareness on tragic instances of child abuse.

Neglected NYC boy, 4, suffered in feces-streaked NYC apartment where food was locked away, prosecutors reveal as dad is jailed

A 4-year-old boy died of starvation in horrific living conditions, with food locked away by parents.

NYC mom accused of starving her 4-year-old son to death hit with murder charge

Nytavia Ragsdale was indicted for allegedly starving her son to death, while surviving siblings are recovering under medical care.

1-month-old NYC boy starves to death, cops launch homicide investigation: officials

A 1-month-old boy starved to death, ruled a homicide by authorities, raising alarms about child neglect cases.
The child suffered from severe malnourishment, raising awareness on tragic instances of child abuse.

Neglected NYC boy, 4, suffered in feces-streaked NYC apartment where food was locked away, prosecutors reveal as dad is jailed

A 4-year-old boy died of starvation in horrific living conditions, with food locked away by parents.
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Parents of Harlem Boy Who Starved to Death Are Charged With Murder

The parents of Jahmeik Modlin have been charged with second-degree murder due to severe neglect leading to his death.

Parents of Harlem child found starved to death arraigned on indictment as their other malnourished children remain hospitalized | amNewYork

The tragic death of a child from starvation highlights the urgent issue of child neglect and the necessity for systemic intervention.

Parents of Harlem Boy Who Starved to Death Are Charged With Murder

The parents of Jahmeik Modlin have been charged with second-degree murder due to severe neglect leading to his death.

Parents of Harlem child found starved to death arraigned on indictment as their other malnourished children remain hospitalized | amNewYork

The tragic death of a child from starvation highlights the urgent issue of child neglect and the necessity for systemic intervention.
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Russian police charge woman in Crimea over daughter's pro-Ukraine video

Authorities in Crimea charged a mother with child neglect due to her daughter's video depicting anti-Russian sentiments, reflecting censorship laws in Russia.
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Rosie O'Donnell breaks her silence after daughter's arrest for child neglect, drug possession: 'Not new for our family'

Rosie O'Donnell speaks out on her daughter Chelsea's legal issues, highlighting a long-standing battle with addiction and the hope for recovery.

Rosie O'Donnell calls addiction a deadly disease' after daughter's drug-related arrest

Rosie O'Donnell expressed concern for her daughter's long struggle with addiction following her recent arrest on serious felony charges.

Rosie O'Donnell breaks her silence after daughter's arrest for child neglect, drug possession: 'Not new for our family'

Rosie O'Donnell speaks out on her daughter Chelsea's legal issues, highlighting a long-standing battle with addiction and the hope for recovery.

Rosie O'Donnell calls addiction a deadly disease' after daughter's drug-related arrest

Rosie O'Donnell expressed concern for her daughter's long struggle with addiction following her recent arrest on serious felony charges.
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Mother and grandfather charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl overdose

A Lancaster toddler died from a fentanyl overdose, leading to murder charges against his mother and grandfather due to negligence and drug use.

Does artificial intelligence discriminate in child neglect case assessments?

The use of artificial intelligence in child neglect case assessments has raised concerns about potential discrimination.
The Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families used an AI tool called the Allegheny Family Screening Tool to assess child welfare risk.

Mother and grandfather charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl overdose

A Lancaster toddler died from a fentanyl overdose, leading to murder charges against his mother and grandfather due to negligence and drug use.

Does artificial intelligence discriminate in child neglect case assessments?

The use of artificial intelligence in child neglect case assessments has raised concerns about potential discrimination.
The Allegheny County Office of Children, Youth and Families used an AI tool called the Allegheny Family Screening Tool to assess child welfare risk.
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#social-services

There's a fire here': four young boys died trapped home alone, court hears

Child neglect can lead to devastating consequences, as illustrated by the tragic fire that claimed the lives of four young boys.

The missed chances that led to four small boys dying in a Sutton house fire

Deveca Rose was found guilty of manslaughter after the tragic deaths of her four sons in a house fire caused by unsafe living conditions.

There's a fire here': four young boys died trapped home alone, court hears

Child neglect can lead to devastating consequences, as illustrated by the tragic fire that claimed the lives of four young boys.

The missed chances that led to four small boys dying in a Sutton house fire

Deveca Rose was found guilty of manslaughter after the tragic deaths of her four sons in a house fire caused by unsafe living conditions.
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#parental-responsibility

Texas Parents Fed Smoothies to Sick Daughter Who Later Died, Police Say

A Texas mother and stepfather were arrested after failing to seek medical help for their ailing daughter, who died from untreated injuries.

2-year-old NY boy, 8-week-old NJ girl die hours apart after being left in cars during heat wave

Hot car fatalities continue to happen tragically despite public awareness.

Sutton mum admits leaving four children twice before fatal fire, court hears

Deveca Rose faced charges of child neglect after a fire tragically claimed the lives of her twin sons left alone in her home.

What are the rules for leaving children at home?

A mother in France has been convicted for leaving her nine-year-old son alone in a flat without electricity for two years.
Laws around leaving a child home alone in the UK are blurry, with no specific age or recommended length of time given.

Texas Parents Fed Smoothies to Sick Daughter Who Later Died, Police Say

A Texas mother and stepfather were arrested after failing to seek medical help for their ailing daughter, who died from untreated injuries.

2-year-old NY boy, 8-week-old NJ girl die hours apart after being left in cars during heat wave

Hot car fatalities continue to happen tragically despite public awareness.

Sutton mum admits leaving four children twice before fatal fire, court hears

Deveca Rose faced charges of child neglect after a fire tragically claimed the lives of her twin sons left alone in her home.

What are the rules for leaving children at home?

A mother in France has been convicted for leaving her nine-year-old son alone in a flat without electricity for two years.
Laws around leaving a child home alone in the UK are blurry, with no specific age or recommended length of time given.
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Skeletal remains found in Wisconsin ID'd as Elijah Vue, toddler missing since February: police

Elijah Vue, a missing child, has been identified from skeletal remains found in Wisconsin, leading to the cancellation of the Amber Alert.

3-year-old dies in locked SUV with 'passed out' mom, CA officials say. Now, mom charged

A mother who previously advocated for DUI laws was charged with involuntary manslaughter after her intoxication led to her toddler's death in an SUV.
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Baby fentanyl death: Judge upholds murder changes for two in unprecedented murder case

Two defendants will stand trial for the murder related to a child's fentanyl overdose, highlighting severe drug-related neglect.
Serious charges reflect an extensive drug environment and negligence by the child's parents and associates.

Parents' housemates charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old, CA officials say

Two additional individuals charged in connection to an 18-month-old's fentanyl overdose, accused of providing drugs and being irresponsible.

Baby fentanyl death: Judge upholds murder changes for two in unprecedented murder case

Two defendants will stand trial for the murder related to a child's fentanyl overdose, highlighting severe drug-related neglect.
Serious charges reflect an extensive drug environment and negligence by the child's parents and associates.

Parents' housemates charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old, CA officials say

Two additional individuals charged in connection to an 18-month-old's fentanyl overdose, accused of providing drugs and being irresponsible.
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Man killed girlfriend in Hialeah murder-suicide, cops say. Their son was alone for days

A tragic murder-suicide left a child abandoned in a horrific scene, raising concerns about domestic violence and child neglect.

Child neglect worsening as professionals warn more support needed

Child neglect is worsening due to service cuts and the rising cost of living, according to latest NSPCC report.
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Constance Marten tells manslaughter trial babies 'don't require that much to survive'

Babies need basic essentials to survive
Defendants' justification for the baby's conditions

Constance Marten claims they would have handed in baby Victoria

The couple planned to hand in their baby if they couldn't find a house, claiming they never intended to live in a tent long-term. Marten insists they took the baby off-grid out of love, not neglect.

Constance Marten tells manslaughter trial babies 'don't require that much to survive'

Babies need basic essentials to survive
Defendants' justification for the baby's conditions

Constance Marten claims they would have handed in baby Victoria

The couple planned to hand in their baby if they couldn't find a house, claiming they never intended to live in a tent long-term. Marten insists they took the baby off-grid out of love, not neglect.
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You can't arrest someone for hiding pregnancy': Moment Constance Marten was arrested

Constance Marten, who goes by the name Arabella, claimed you can't arrest someone for hiding a pregnancy.
The couple's newborn baby's remains were found in a shed, covered in rubbish.
The prosecution alleges the couple's selfish behavior led to the avoidable death of their daughter.

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon claim baby well cared for' in a tent on the run

A wealthy aristocrat and her partner are on trial for the neglect and death of their baby girl.
The defense claims the baby was well cared for, while the prosecution alleges neglect and inhuman conditions.

Bronson Battersby's mother reveals heartbreaking details as death investigated

Heartbreaking details revealed after toddler found dead from starvation
Mother believes her son would have survived if he was taller and could reach food

Police referred to watchdog over Bronson Battersby, 2, who starved to death

The police force in Skegness, Lincolnshire has been referred to an independent watchdog over the death of two-year-old Bronson Battersby.
The toddler was found two weeks after he was last seen alive and had reportedly been left without food or water for days.

Why was a Florida fire rescuer arrested after a crash sent his 3-year-old to the ICU?

Vidal Victor Lazo, a South Florida fire rescue lieutenant, pleaded not guilty to charges of child neglect after a car crash in which his 3-year-old daughter was injured.
Lazo was arrested after a toxicology test detected opiates, methamphetamine, and alcohol in his blood.
The investigation is ongoing and the fire department has not yet taken action against Lazo.

Parents who forced children to live in 'filth' sentenced for child neglect

Parents given suspended prison sentences for child neglect and cruelty in a fly-infested and filthy home in north London.
Police found children living in squalor with no soap, shampoo, or toilet paper in the bathroom.

Parents who forced children to live in 'filth' sentenced for child neglect

Parents given suspended prison sentences for child neglect and cruelty in a fly-infested and filthy home in north London.
Police found children living in squalor with no soap, shampoo, or toilet paper in the bathroom.

Parents who forced children to live in 'filth' sentenced for child neglect

Parents given suspended prison sentences for child neglect and cruelty in a fly-infested and filthy home in north London.
Police found children living in squalor with no soap, shampoo, or toilet paper in the bathroom.
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Father Faces Murder Charge After Leaving Toddler In Car In 100-Degree Heat, Was "Distracted" By Video Games

A tragic incident where a two-year-old child died after being left in a car due to the father's distraction from playing video games.

2-month-old California baby who died after being left alone in hot car ID'd

Tragic incident of a 2-month-old baby being left in a hot car, suffering fatal consequences.

Father Faces Murder Charge After Leaving Toddler In Car In 100-Degree Heat, Was "Distracted" By Video Games

A tragic incident where a two-year-old child died after being left in a car due to the father's distraction from playing video games.

2-month-old California baby who died after being left alone in hot car ID'd

Tragic incident of a 2-month-old baby being left in a hot car, suffering fatal consequences.
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