Florida child sexual abuse attorneys and advocates who work to protect victims of abuse know the costs of such harm go far beyond what’s typically reported. Child sexual abuse is a billion-dollar drain on Florida’s economy. It’s cost is immeasurable to the health, welfare and well-being of Florida’s children who... View Article
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The death this month of a young man detained in juvenile detention has child advocates and child abuse attorneys questioning how the incident happened – and how future deaths can be avoided in the future. Officials from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice said earlier that the youth was unresponsive... View Article
When is a dog more than a pet? When it’s 7-year-old Anthony Merchante’s service dog, Stevie. For child advocates and those who fight for the rights of children who suffer illness and need services, Anthony’s case was one of the system preventing the school child from the care only his... View Article
Join Florida’s Children First as Broward Awards Honors Advocates for At-Risk, Foster Kids
On February 26, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County and Miami attorneys, foster abuse lawyers, child care guardians and those who advocate for Florida’s abused, neglected and injured child will attend the 2015 Broward Child Advocacy Awards & Reception. The annual event from Florida’s Children First, brings together people who care about... View Article
The drowning death of Phoebe Jonchuck, who allegedly was thrown into Tampa Bay by her mentally ill father, caused Florida’s child advocates and attorneys who fight for abused children, as well as the Florida Department of Children and Families itself, to explore what went wrong. Now, legislators want answers, too.... View Article
Jorge, Carmen Barahona in Court on Charges of Horrific Child Abuse, Murder
The death of Nubia Barahona ranked as among the most horrific confluence of child abuse, unspeakable suffering and deadly outcomes on two adopted children ever witnessed by Miami child advocate lawyers and South Florida foster child abuse attorneys. Her sad story surfaced again recently as Jorge and Carmen Barahona were... View Article
The Legacy of Phoebe Jonchuck: More Reforms Needed to Improve Child Protections
When Mike Carroll, secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families, told panel committees from the Florida House and Senate in the wake of Phoebe Jonchuck’s death at the foot of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge earlier this month that a “sad irony” had also occurred, it highlighted a stark... View Article
DCF Revises Policies, Man Appointed Lawyer in Case of Girl Tossed Off Bridge
Child advocates and children’s rights attorneys who fight to prevent child abuse and death of Florida’s at-risk children are concerned about the evolving case of Phoebe Jonchuck. During a court hearing, her father, Jon Jonchuck, had hoped his case would be “in God’s hands” but a court-appointed attorney now... View Article
Death of Child After Warning to Abuse Hotline Spurs Changes to State Response
To those who advocate for greater protections for any child suffering physical abuse or threatened with harm, the episode this week when a young girl was tossed to her death off a Tampa Bay bridge raises questions and concerns. In the aftermath of the death of 5-year-old Phoebe Jonchuck, reportedly... View Article