There are 3 article(s) tagged child abuse:

• June 2025

  • Deepfakes, pet abandonment and laser pointers: New state laws take effect July 1

    Several new state laws are taking effect on July 1, including measures regarding child abuse, animal abuse and using cellphones in schools.

    By Jody Callahan June 30, 2025

• September 2021

  • Opposing anonymous child abuse reports, witnesses accuse DCS of ‘tyranny’

    While some say anonymity provides safety for those at risk of retaliation, the witnesses told emotional stories of the state taking their children away, based on false, anonymous reports.

    By Ian Round September 22, 2021

  • Proposed legislation would prevent anonymous reports of child abuse

    A bill that some fear could have a chilling effect on reporting child abuse is back in the Tennessee General Assembly.

    By Ian Round September 20, 2021