School Playgrounds Are Supposed to Be Fun, But Are They Safe?
Category: Children's Injuries, Children's Issues
Many of us remember when recess was the best part of the school day. It was a chance to find our best friends, hang from the monkey bars, go down the slide or use the swing set. Our memories are probably mostly nostalgic, yet school playgrounds remain the site of many serious injuries. Unfortunately, these […]
Read MoreApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Factors that Reduce Child Abuse
Category: Children's Issues
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that April would be National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The tradition has been continuing ever since with President Barack Obama issuing a Presidential proclamation in 2016 to ensure that people continue their efforts to end child abuse. According to the Center for the Study of Social Policy, there are […]
Read MoreBill Seeks to Restrict School Liability for Negligent Acts that Lead to Harm of Students
Category: Children's Injuries, Children's IssuesHearings took place last week in Olympia regarding a bill being introduced to create immunity for school districts who negligently permit acts of harm and violence to its students. The bill’s introduction stems from a case, N.L. v. Bethel School District, No. 91775-2, in which our State Supreme Court held a school district accountable for […]
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