SD: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
SD Sees Progress in Boosting Training for Child-Abuse Case Workers
A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past …
SD Sees Growth with Community Approach to Prevent Child Maltreatment
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency may be over, but there is lingering concern about the mental state of children. In South Dakota…
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids
South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …
SD Group: Multi-Faceted Approach Needed to Stop Domestic Violence
October is winding down, but groups working to prevent domestic violence still are hoping the public hears their message during Domestic Violence …
Researchers Link Medicaid Expansion with Child-Neglect Reduction
As South Dakota voters prepare to consider a proposed Medicaid expansion, emerging research suggests giving these programs a bigger reach can lead to …
Child Abuse Prevention: Navigating the Warning Signs
In an era of heightened mental-health awareness, authorities and youth advocates in South Dakota say it is key not to lose sight of signs of child …
SD Looks to Bolster Law Surrounding Sexual Contact
A few words not included in South Dakota's law dealing with criminal sexual contact came to light in a recent investigation, and now, child-…
SD Expands Nurses' Network to Aid Sexual-Assault Survivors
For the most part, rural parts of South Dakota have gone without specialized nurses who help treat survivors of sexual assault. But underserved areas …
Study Underscores SD Efforts to Minimize Impact of Child Abuse
PIERRE, S.D. -- A new study links premature deaths in adulthood with people who experience abuse as children, and South Dakota groups say it …
New Awareness Week for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Advocates are stepping up awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) and girls, but even with efforts in South …
Gov. Noem Backs Human-Trafficking Bill Introduced at SD Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. - New laws meant to crack down on human trafficking will be introduced at the South Dakota Capitol today. According to the Human …
South Dakota Recognizes Child-Abuse Prevention Month
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Communities across South Dakota are encouraged to raise awareness about child abuse during April as part of Child Abuse …