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By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20school%20day%20care%20building%20block%20y.jpgIn Ohio and other States, there are many potential dangers at day care centers. Because children have poor safety awareness, it is important for day care providers to safeguard the day care center to the best of their abilities. Windows are locations at day care centers that may be dangerous. Children, from time to time, will try to crawl in the window area and in some instances out of the window area. In Beaver Township, Ohio, two toddlers at a Mennonite day care center were peering out of the window, pushed out the screen covering, and then fell seven feet to the pavement. It was reported that one of the children may have suffered a concussion.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Montgomery County, Maryland, a former elementary school teacher and field hockey coach was sentenced to 5 years in prison. John Joseph Kovach served as an assistant field hockey coach at Towson University and a teacher at a private elementary school located in Montgomery County, Maryland. How did the teacher – coach and mentor to children get caught? Well, according to the news reports, Mr. Kovach went online and engaged in a sexually explicit chat with a girl who he thought was 13 years old. Following investigation including a warrant for his computer was conducted. Investigators found 252 photographic images and nine videos showing child pornography. The evidence seemed to be quite strong against Mr. Kovach. It is amazing that people go online and think they are invisible and cannot be caught. It is very disturbing to know that teachers, coaches, and mentors are trolling the internet looking for their next victim. You can read more about this story at Former Teacher and Coach Gets 5 Year Prison Sentence for Child Pornography.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Flag%20Nebraska.jpgIn David City, Nebraska, a family and community are mourning the loss of an 11 year old boy who died playing a game that is played by children. It is no ordinary game as it can be deadly or cause serious injuries including brain injuries. The “Choking Game” or “Fainting Game” involves the use of a belt or other item for strangulation or a form of hyperventilation. Whatever the mechanism – the goal of the “game” is to get a type of high from cerebral hypoxia which means an oxygen deprivation of the brain. It is a dangerous practice that can and does lead to deadly consequences. There is a website dedicated to discouraging or eliminating this deadly game titled GASP (Games Adolescents Shouldn’t Play).

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By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Most school buses are readily definable. They are yellow with big bold letters – SCHOOL BUS. Despite the bright color and large lettering, many drivers still tend to ignore school buses when they stop and zip by them. In Cobb County, Georgia, the school district has installed cameras on school buses. If you zip by a school bus in Cobb County and violate traffic laws, you could get caught and could be fined. The fact that you could get a big fine is a deterrent. A bigger deterrent to drivers should be the fact that violating traffic laws near school buses puts children at risk in Cobb County, Georgia and other parts of the United States. Slow down and stop when required near school buses. Tragically, children die every year at school bus stops and crossings every year. Taking a few extra seconds or minutes to get to where you are going can help save a child from serious personal injuries and death. You can read more about the cameras installed on Cobb County, Georgia School Buses at Pass a Georgia School Bus? A Camera May Catch You.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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Spring brings baseball to many local ballparks. Children of all ages are out there playing America’s favorite sport – baseball. As children get older, the sport becomes more competitive. The seriousness of the sport and competition level is often fueled by enthusiastic parents and coaches. While fun and competition can co-exist, parents and coaches should keep safety in mind when it comes to the health of young baseball players. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons wants parents, coaches, and players to be aware of the problems and health issues that are prevalent among baseball players including throwing arm injuries. Simple stretching exercises and other precautions can be taken to help avoid or reduce the severity of these injuries. You can read more about this important issue at Young Baseball Players At Risk for Injuries. It is estimated that there are over 600,000 baseball related injuries that result in treatment or evaluation at a doctor’s office or emergency room.

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By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Columbus, Ohio, Franklin County Children Services is displaying 9000 pinwheels during the month of April to promote awareness of child abuse in the community. Most people do not want to think about child abuse and think that it is more of a problem in other communities. The Pinwheels are a colorful and innovative way of capturing attention to the real and current problem of child abuse in Columbus, Ohio and other communities. You can read more about this project at Parenting Project: Child Abuse Prevention

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By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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Education%20Day%20Care%20Building%20Block%20G.jpgIn Clayton, North Carolina, police have charged a 13 year old child with setting fire to a day care center that was under construction. ABC Eyewitness News reported this story. For some reason, the teen allegedly left his home and entered the day care center to set the fire. It was not reported what lead police to this teen or what forensic evidence exist on this matter.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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vehicle%20rear%20view%20mirror%20%231.jpgHigh school students anticipate Prom Night every year. Plans are made including dinner, the dance, and many parties. As parents, we hope that our children will be safe and smart on Prom Night. Many things can go wrong with a late night, wild parties, and, yes, the presence of alcohol and drugs as well as the presence of those on alcohol and drugs. An article posted at Liberty County (Montana) Times had some good safety tips on Prom Night including the following:

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, police reported that an 8 year old brought bags of heroin to school and passed out some of the heroin stamps to the children. Unfortunately, students bring dangerous items to school every day including drugs, alcohol, and weapons. Teachers and school staff should always be on the lookout for these dangerous items. Timely and consistent supervision can prevent many personal injuries and accidents from happening at school. You can read more about the incident that took place in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania at Police – 8 Year Old Child Brought Heroin Into Elementary School.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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In the United States, schools have budgetary problems that have resulted in the slashing of physical education and recess programs. Some studies suggest that an active child, who gets some breaks during the school day for recess and / or physical education, may be able to concentrate better and perform better in school. In the United States, there is a nationwide problem with obesity and school children. Both schools and parents need to encourage and provide children with a reasonable amount of physical activity, recess and play. You can read more about this story and these interesting studies at Study: Physical Activity in Schools Can Help Boost Performance.

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