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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What you should do if you suspect child abuse, neglect
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)- When a 15-year-old with a mental disability was left alone for two weeks in a Shreveport motel, her parents were placed under arrest for neglect. Shreveport police described the motel room at the Royal Inn on North Market as filthy and smelling of feces and urine. The girl told police she had not bathed in two weeks. However, she was able to find some food. They also said she was not enrolled in school. According to the Gingerbread House, whoever called the police did the right thing. Executive Director Jessica Milan Miller said, 'We like to tell people just to be on the safe side and make sure all our bases are covered. We make two reports, one to law enforcement and one the child protective services in Louisiana, that number is 1-855-4LA-KIDS.' Raise awareness, prevent child abuse – ways to acknowledge Blue Ribbon Month Jordan Webster with Gingerbread House says neglect can be defined as leaving a child for many hours over what is appropriate for the age, not providing proper food and water, or not maintaining standards in the home. If you suspect neglect or abuse but are unsure, you should call and report it. Children can not advocate for themselves; adults must step up. Jessica Milan Miller said, 'Anytime that you are making a report in good faith, being a voice for a child that you are concerned about, you are protected under the law because you are acting in good faith. Our job is to leave that role to the experts and to make that phone call for that child.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Brunch-themed snacks, drinks support Gingerbread House
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Sip, shop, and support 'BLOOM' this April's National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. While participants shop, proceeds from several North Bossier City businesses will support the local nonprofit Gingerbread House, whose mission is to protect children and teen survivors of abuse. The 'BLOOM: Where flowers bloom, so does Hope!' hosts say brunch-themed snacks and drinks will be provided at all locations. On Saturday, March 29th, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., you can shop at select retail stores, and your purchases will support survivors of violent crimes. Gingerbread House raises more than $150K to help abused children Supporting Gingerbread House for National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month: Branded Boutique Bossier Birdwell's LLCSimply Chic Boutique Bossier, Fashion Envy Give Me 3 Ivy & Stone Jaded The Boutique K Couture Boutique LOA Clothing Krush Boutique Bossier City Simply Chick Boutique Bossier The Bow Shop Rosewood Home and Baby The Prissy Pelican Boutique Follow The Gingerbread House on social media to discover more about each business and stay informed about the latest updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
