2/9/2011
KFYR tv
North Dakota- Child abuse is one of the most terrible crimes a parent could commit, but some parents are falsely accused and may need more protections. So, lawmakers introduced a bill to address that.
However, many people who deal with the issue on a regular basis are afraid the legislation would jeopardize the safety of victims.
The House Human Services Committee discussed a bill today that would change the way victims under the age of 15 are questioned.
Legislators are considering a bill which would require the parents of suspected child abuse victims to be given the opportunity to be present during their child`s questioning with investigators.
Under current law, authorities don`t have to notify parents until after the interview is completed. FULL STORY
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