Pennsylvania law requires anyone who works in a school to report suspected child abuse. But employees who ignore this duty don’t always face criminal charges. Central Bucks School District officials cited failure to report child abuse in discipline proceedings earlier this year against three administrators terminated over the handling of allegations that nonverbal students in […]

The notorious 2024 case involving the use of artificial intelligence software to create nude images of Lancaster Country Day students was cited during a Nov. 10 state Senate Committee hearing on legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s mandatory reporting law. Over the course of a two-hour hearing in a Montgomery County firehouse, experts in law, child welfare […]

The notorious 2024 case involving the use of artificial intelligence software to create nude images of Lancaster Country Day students was cited during a Nov. 10 state Senate Committee hearing on legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s mandatory reporting law. Over the course of a two-hour hearing in a Montgomery County firehouse, experts in law, child welfare […]

Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick. Testifiers praised Senate Bill 1050, sponsored by Pennycuick, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and Sen. Lisa […]

Law enforcement officials and child advocacy organizations shared their support for strengthening laws and education about the harm artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to children during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) today. Testifiers praised Senate Bill 1050, sponsored by Pennycuick, Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) and […]

“It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?” You may be old enough to remember that PSA. Today, the danger looks different. It’s not just about where your kids are, but who — and what — they’re talking to. The new question is: “It’s 2025. Do you know what your children are talking […]

Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the statewide leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Blue Ribbon Champions for Safe Kids Awards. The annual program recognizes Pennsylvanians who have gone above and beyond to protect children and strengthen families. Nominations […]

Pa Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the state leader in child abuse and neglect prevention, is calling on communities across the Commonwealth to strengthen their role in protecting children following the release of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) 2024 Child Protective Services Annual Report. The report shows a continued rise in suspected child abuse […]

The State Department of Human Services has released its 2024 Child Protective Services report, revealing a significant increase in child abuse reports across the Commonwealth. In 2024, there were over 700 more reports of child abuse compared to the previous year, marking a continued rise in cases since the pandemic. Haven Evans, Director of Programs […]

Human trafficking victims are often ignored or overlooked in society. UPMC Jameson Hospital worker Heaven Miller said human trafficking is more than what is seen in movies or on TV, while New Castle Police Det. Hailey Houk said it happens locally in Lawrence County and affects the most vulnerable members of the community. “The vulnerability […]