Child Abuse Registry Update

The proposal for a new law doesn't seem very exciting to most people but to two local activists, it is a beautiful thing. 
Child rights activists, Donna Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts have spent nearly a decade speaking with politicians, lawmakers, groups, organizations, and anyone who would listen about a state-wide public child abuse registry similar to Megan's Law. READ MORE!

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