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Recognizing Abuse: A 27 News Parenting Project Report

In light of the 27 News investigation which uncovered abuse of an 18-month old baby by a local child care provider, there is concern about how parents can know if there children are being mistreated. Knowing what to look for is key.

Dr. Barbara Knox is the Medical Director for the UW’s Child Protection Program. She’s been the point person for law enforcement investigating a recent, high-profile child abuse cases â?? investigative paperwork released to 27 News states she examined the 11-year-old boy recently found severely abused in a home in Portage.