child abuse

Major League Baseball has unveiled its first comprehensive domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. The agreement announced jointly Friday by the commissioner's office and the players' union has been in the works since last year, following a series of high-profile domestic violence cases involving NFL players...

The NFL is reinstating Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. The league announced that he will become an active NFL player again effective Friday and may participate in all scheduled team activities. Peterson had been suspended since pleading no contest last November to child-abuse charges involving the disciplining of his four-year-old son with a tree branch...

Society must work together to address sexual violence and child abuse. This was the message from Wednesday's Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford.

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf says team officials made a mistake by activating star running back Adrian Peterson. Wilf said this morning that it's important to listen to the team's fans and sponsors. Wilf added Peterson will be away from the team and focused on his personal situation...

In another indication of the hit to the NFL’s reputation, major sponsor Anheuser-Busch is expressing concern over the league’s handling of the recent domestic violence and child abuse charges facing active players.

April is sexual assault awareness and child abuse prevention month, and New Bedford parents are listening. The Boys and Girls Club hosted an event Wednesday afternoon, with community agencies providing information on the warning signs of abuse, and how to address the issue...

The New Hampshire couple that disappeared after a child was brought to a hospital for severe injuries has been found and arrested in Florida.

A three year old was brought into a hospital in New Hampshire with some serious head injuries, and now police are looking for the little boys mother, and her boyfriend.