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By David Wolf, Attorney

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Country%20Flag%20Switzerland.jpgIt was reported by the Associated Press that Roman Polanski will be placed under house arrest pending the decision of the Swiss Justice Ministry to extradite Mr. Polanski back to Los Angeles, California to face criminal charges for the rape of a 13 year old girl. Many child safety advocates and others question why Roman Polanski is getting such preferential treatment for the crimes that he committed. It is also baffling because Roman Polanski skipped out on serving his prison sentence in California so many years ago. The passage of time does not lessen the severity of the crime or the need to punish the criminal for his wrongdoing.

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Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Dublin had a duty and responsibility to look after, guide, and counsel their parishioners including children. Unfortunately, many of the Bishops used their authority and position to sweep or cover up years of child abuse and molestation. An expert commission report concluded that the bishops put the reputation of the church as a bigger priority than the arrest and exposure of child molesters. It also appears that church reputation was prioritized over the safety of children. You can read more about this story at Experts – Priests Covered Up Priests’ Child Abuse. The actions or inactions by the Roman Catholic Church in Dublin are not isolated. Other churches throughout Europe and the United States acted with similar callousness and disregard to the safety, welfare, and rights of innocent children. The Roman Catholic Church in Dublin should have been a safe haven and refuge for these children rather than a site of abuse, neglect, and molestation.

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By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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US%20State%20Flag%20Iowa.jpgIn Davenport, Iowa, two month old (Chase Kloppenberg) was taken off of life support at Iowa City Hospital according to Sergeant Frankie Wilson with the Davenport Police Department. Brian M. Fix, the mother’s boyfriend, has been charged with the crime of child endangerment causing serious injury. In criminal of this nature, the extent of the criminal charges could be amended in light of the fact that the child died.

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In stores across America including Wal-Mart, Target, Winn Dixie, Publix, Walgreens, and Safeway, children ride in or on shopping carts. Many children see a shopping cart as a toy rather than a tool to gather shopping carts. Unfortunately, many children are injured every year in shopping cart related injuries. It is estimated that falls from shopping carts account for a leading cause of head injuries to one and two year old children. In addition to brain injuries, children suffer lacerations and fractures from shopping cart related injuries as well. Safe Kids Kansas would like parents to be aware of these statistics and the dangers of shopping carts. As noted by Cherie Sage, State Director of the Safe Kids Kansas, just because a chid is seated in a shopping chart does not mean that they are safe. Proper supervision of the child and proper use of the shopping cart are key to preventing or limiting the incidence of shopping cart related injuries. You can read more about this topic at Over 20,000 Children Injured Annually by Shopping Cart Related Incidents.

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Day care providers in Minnesota and other States have a duty to properly supervise children in their case. In Bloomington, Minnesota, a jury recently returned a guilty verdict in a case that charged the day care provider (Doris Meeks – age 48) and her daughter (Harmony Newman – age 22) with second degree manslaughter while committing child neglect. A 22 month old boy under the care of the day care center died as a result of asphyxiation. It was reported that the child was buckled into a car seat in a playpen. You can read more about this story at Minnesota Day Care Provider Convicted of Manslaughter Charges for Death of Child Under Her Car.

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In Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, a car crashed into a day care center that was full of children. Fortunately, the children escaped injury. It was reported that the driver was distracted by a puppy riding in the front seat. It is most fortunate that no children suffered personal injuries; however, this incident could have easily caused serious personal injuries and even the death of children. Driver distraction whether caused by a puppy in the car or a Blackberry, mobile phone, or iPhone is a real problem in Pennsylvania and other States. Drivers should do their best to limit distractions and pay attention to traffic and road conditions. You can read more about this story at Car Crashes into Port Carbon, Pennsylvania Day Care Center.

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A baby stroller manufactured by Maclaren, a British Company, has been recalled. The strollers were sold between 1999 and 2009. Apparently, there were a number of complaints regarding a hinge on the stroller than caused injuries / amputations to children using the stroller. Parents are being advised to stop using the strollers due to these safety risk. The recall of a product is an important action to take to help prevent further injuries from taking place. You can read more about this stroller recall at Baby Stroller Recall Announced.

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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Go down a toy aisle at Target, Wal-Mart and other stores and you will see hundreds of toys. Read the boxes and packaging of the toys sold and you should see an age recommendation for the use of the toys. These age recommendations are very important and should be seriously considered by parents when selecting a toy for a child. This is especially important for young children who have a habit of putting things like small objects like toys, coins, paper clips, and other items in their mouths. Children are just plan curious. As part of the curiosity or exploration process, small children will put objects in their mouth. A very good article was recently posted at The Northwestern Website (Osh Kosh, Wisconsin) – Watchdogs Get Tougher on Toy Safety, but Parents Must be Viligant. It was pointed out in this article that even brilliant or gifted 3 year olds will put things in their mouth. As such, age recommendations even apply to so called smart kids. It is also important for parents, teachers, and day care providers to provide close supervision of children at play as well. Many incidents of child injuries / choking can be avoided with careful selection of toys combined with consistent adult supervision.

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By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In New Jersey, child care centers and day care centers are regulated by the Department of Human Resource and the Child Care Licensing Laws. There are specific rules / regulations pertaining to Discipline and Corporal Punishment under the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. Chapter 10: 10:122-6.6 and 10:122-6.7. In particular, a child care center is prohibited from punishing or disciplining a child for the failure to eat or sleep. In addition, a child shall not be punished for soiling himself / herself. Discipline can be used in a “positive” manner and that is “consistent with the age and developmental needs of the child”. Many child care providers and parents for that matter believe that corporal punishment in the form of spanking or hitting the child is the best and most effective way of teaching a child a lesson. Regardless of a parent’s or child care worker’s personal philosophy, the New Jersey Administrative Code prohibits child care staff workers from hitting, shaking or otherwise inflicting corporal punishment on a child enrolled in a licensed day care center. Furthermore, a child care worker cannot use abusive language or ridicule as a form a discipline or punishment either. You can read more about these and other regulations at Chapter 122 – Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers – State of New Jersey Department of Human Resources.

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By Benjamin A. Klopman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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education%20day%20care%20school%20locker%20room%20green.jpgIn Maryland and other States, schools should be a safe haven for children. Schools should be a place where children are able to learn and grow in an environment that protects their safety and well being. Unfortunately, at times, schools are crime scenes where children are assaulted, beaten, and robbed. In Cambridge, Maryland, WBOC TV 16 reported that a 15 year old student was beaten and robbed in the bathroom of Cambridge South Dorchester High School. School officials and the police have identified two other students who were believed to commit this crime.

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