On Sunday, a 17-year-old escaped from a home where she and 12 siblings had been held captive by their parents in Perris, Calif. Both parents were arrested for torture and child endangerment. At a ...

Child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment, involving failure to provide basic needs or proper supervision, often difficult to define precisely. Originating from Latin meaning “not to heed, ...

Bobby was known for being extremely self-reliant, even to the point where he rejected support from friends when he was in bed with the flu. This hyper-independence was often taken as a form of ...

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), as many as 5 million older Americans are abused each year, and many of them live in nursing homes. Nursing homes use restraints with the intention to ...

Nursing home neglect remains a serious problem in New Jersey facilities, affecting thousands of vulnerable residents who depend on caregivers for their basic needs and safety. When nursing homes fail ...

Three people in Washington are in custody after police say they discovered five children and three dogs living inside an SUV littered with trash and drugs. Natalie Gebron, Zachariah Edwards, and ...

Reader discretion is advised as this article covers alleged extreme animal abuse and neglect. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The ...

Police arrested a man accused of killing his 75-year-old mother, who recently died after being admitted to an Oklahoma City hospital with signs of abuse and neglect. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | ...