Missouri
Bill aims to put sexual abuse education in public schools
MSNewsNow.com – Jackson, MS JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – When it comes to sexual abuse and children, Mississippi lawmakers will soon be making a decision on how to combat the problem. It’s known as “Erin’s Law,” and has already been adopted in a handful of other states. Now, Democratic representative Tom Miles says it’s […]
Task force created to prevent child sex abuse recommends changes in Missouri laws
(41 ACTION NEWS KSHB-TV) Missouri lawmakers announced Thursday new recommendations to state laws which they hope will better prevent and protect children from sexual abuse. A Missouri Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children prepared a report on its year-long study. Dr. Jim Anderst is a child abuse pediatrician and a member […]
Erin’s Law Sent to Governor’s Desk
From the website of State Senator Ryan McKenna JEFFERSON CITY MO — Senate Bill 54, legislation that contains a provision drafted by Senator Ryan McKenna, D-Crystal City, to prevent sexual abuse of children, was approved before the conclusion of the 2011 legislative session. The bill containing the measure, also called “Erin’s Law,” now goes to […]
