Cursing Is Still Child Abuse In New Jersey
A 70-year-old law makes it illegal in New Jersey to use "profane, indecent or obscene language" around a minor in that adult's care, but that may change.
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A 70-year-old law makes it illegal in New Jersey to use "profane, indecent or obscene language" around a minor in that adult's care, but that may change.
In the training scenario set up in conjunction with the New Jersey State Police and the FBI, a ten-year-old girl is missing, last seen talking to a man in a nearby park.
Among the highlights of the Center's first five years: decreasing the trauma for over 1,900 Montgomery County children and their families during investigation of abuse cases and relocating the facility to a larger space in order to accommodate the increasing number of cases and services provided.
Physical education teacher William Barber, 38, is charged with having sex with the fifteen-year-old girl inside his office on September 12th.
The Vikings made the announcement early Wednesday morning, about a day and a half after initially deciding that Peterson could play with the team while the legal process played out.
Many child advocates say physical discipline is wrong, while some parents defend their actions, saying spankings can be appropriate under certain circumstances.
Bridgett Szychulski of Philadelphia faces charges that include statutory sexual assault and indecent aggravated assault.
The Minnesota Vikings announce they will allow Adrian Peterson to play on Sunday, Peterson releases a statement.
Dennis Alston, 54, is being held in lieu of $300,000 bail after a probe indicated problems at Home Sweet Home, the daycare center his wife ran out of their Timber Lane home.
Pennsylvania's state-owned universities adopted a policy Tuesday that is designed to protect the safety of children on campus.
After last week's media exposure, three more alleged victims came forward and told police that, while they were Anton Fomin's students, he showed them pictures of nude children and adults.
Thomas Holliday was convicted earlier this year of hundreds of counts of child pornography and sexual abuse. Prosecutors say he sexually abused a girl starting when she was 14, and filmed almost every assault.
The mother points blame for the attacks on her longtime boyfriend, but there's evidence that the girl was pummelled for days and weeks -- perhaps even years -- before she died from a ruptured liver last July.
Matthew Montgomery, 27, of South Conestoga Street near Woodland Avenue, was arrested on Wednesday.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, in North Philadelphia, brought in scores of professionals for its second annual conference on child abuse prevention.
The Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance, which trains people to recognize and report suspected child abuse, says the bills contain provisions that are critical to improving how abuse is reported to authorities.
Herbert and Catherine Schaible pleaded "no contest" in the death of their young son. They had tried to heal him with prayer instead of medical care. Another of their children had died earlier in similar circumstances.
Leaving a child alone in a car constitutes child abuse or neglect in New Jersey.
The 2013 Pennsylvania legislature has passed 10 new laws that increase the protection of our children..
A judge has ordered a Philadelphia man and woman to stand trial in the starvation of their disabled toddler, saying the girl looked "like an Auschwitz child" when she died.
An investigation determined that the child's mother, 31-year-old Rhiannon Watson, had become incensed when her baby daughter wouldn't stop crying.
Nadera Batson, right, and a codefendant were accused in the death of three-year-old Jaquinn Brewton, who was beaten repeatedly and burned with a blowtorch.
Over a period of three months, prosecutors say the defendant "beat the child from head to toe," using a blow torch to punish him and burning his feet so badly he couldn't walk.
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ttorney General Beau Biden announced on Friday that Robert Hohn and Shannon Watterson, who reportedly locked their 12-year-old son in a bedroom for a three month period and , were both sentenced to prison time.
Get ready for a little snow Friday evening and a lot of cold this weekend in the Philadelphia region.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Raheem Hylton, 16, was taken into custody in Philadelphia on Thursday night, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.
Raheem Hylton, 16, was taken into custody in Philadelphia on Thursday night, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Get ready for a little snow Friday evening and a lot of cold this weekend in the Philadelphia region.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a 9% property tax hike in a 2-1 vote, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
A man and a 35-year-old woman were fatally shot inside a home in North Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, police said.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
Santa for a Day and Mighty Writers are delivering presents to hundreds of local children throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The third suspect wanted in the shooting at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia that left three teens injured last week was arrested on Thursday night, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The Philadelphia region can expect scattered rain showers Friday with a chance of some wintry mix and snow later in the day. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Eleven bills related to the construction of a proposed new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in Center City passed a final vote in City Council Thursday.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan with terminal cancer has one final wish — to attend a game. His daughter and a community of fans are working to make it happen.
The CBS News Philadelphia team partnered with local organizations including Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army to distribute toys and gifts to children and their families.