Laws On Reporting Child Abuse Are Unclear, Says Pediatrician

Dr. Robert Block, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, told members of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families that pediatricians have a unique position to be able to report suspected child abuse, but there is a lack of training in terms of states’ laws on reporting. (0:21)

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Adults Must Speak Up Against Suspected Child Abuse, Says Advocacy Expert

Frank Cervone, Executive Director of the Support Center for Child Advocates, told members of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families that it is up to adults to take responsibility and report suspected child abuse. (0:14)

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Adults Need To Support Children Who Report Abuse, Says Former Victim

Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player, Co-Founder of Respect Group Inc., and former child abuse victim, told members of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families that the lack of support for children who report child abuse is “completely unacceptable.” (0:10)

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Pedophiles Count On Public's Indifference, Says Child Abuse Victim

Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player, Co-Founder of Respect Group Inc., and former child abuse victim, told members of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families that predators depend on the public’s ignorance and indifference towards child abuse and that must change. (0:26)

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Former NHL Player Shares His Child Abuse Experience With Senators

Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player, Co-Founder of Respect Group Inc., and former child abuse victim, told members of the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families about his experience being abused by a former hockey coach. (0:32)

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