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Advocates honored for efforts to fight child abuse

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 9:12pm

OGDEN — When asked how he would like to be remembered, John Gullo’s response came without hesitation.

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Pinwheels adorn the lawn at the Memorial County Courthouse in Farmington on Wednesday. The pinwheels are to remind us that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. From January through March of this year, 128 sexual or physical child abuse cases have been opened at the CJC in Farmington, says Susan Burton, the center’s development coordinator. During 2011, a total of 364 cases were reported to the CJC, she says.(NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Davis may top 2011 child abuse cases well before 2012 is out

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 8:04pm

FARMINGTON — More people, heightened awareness and more criminal incidents has the number of child abuse cases opened at the Davis County Children’s Justice Center on pace to shatter the total case count for 2011.

From January through March of this year, 128 sexual or physical child abuse cases have been opened at the CJC in Farmington, said Susan Burton, the center’s development coordinator.

During 2011, a total of 364 cases were reported to the CJC, she said.

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Suzanne Leonelli, seen Wednesday, is the new executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Utah, a nonprofit organization based in Ogden. (KENDAL RUSSELL/Standard-Examiner)

New Prevent Child Abuse Utah director may change nonprofit's direction

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:49pm

OGDEN — A change in leadership at Prevent Child Abuse Utah also may indicate a change in direction for the organization.

Suzanne Leonelli took over as executive director Jan. 17.

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Father who threw 7-year-old son overboard pleads guilty

Nicole Santa Cruz Los Angeles Times

Last updated Monday, January 9, 2012 - 6:39pm

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A father who threw his 7-year-old son off a harbor cruise boat into Newport Harbor was convicted Monday of felony child abuse and a misdemeanor count of resisting an officer.

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Elizabeth Smart speaks at the 25th annual Conference on Child Abuse and Family Violence on Wednesday at the Davis Conference Center in Layton.

Smart: Child victims of abuse have options

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 7:42am

LAYTON -- Protecting the children protects the future, says children's advocate Elizabeth Smart.

Smart spoke before 250 people Wednesday at the closing luncheon of the 24th annual Conference on Child Abuse & Family Violence at the Davis Conference Center.

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Attorney applauds change at child abuse conference in Layton

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, November 7, 2011 - 4:33pm

LAYTON -- Crime victims have more rights today than they did 25 years ago, said the keynote speaker at the 24th Annual Conference on Child Abuse & Family Violence.

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