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September 2, 2024

With Pa. child mistreatment reports on the rise, advocates call for community action, policy reform

By JORDAN ANDERSON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Child abuse cases are on the rise, and advocates say better community support and training could make the difference in ensuring those numbers don’t continue to climb.

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