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Domestic Violence Hurts Kids

Domestic Violence Hurts Kids 900 603 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Earlier this month, Amir Demarion Harden, an 8-year-old boy from Burnsville, was shot and killed…

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New Study to Evaluate Minnesota’s Child Protection System

New Study to Evaluate Minnesota’s Child Protection System 1280 952 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

If you’re concerned about a child’s safety and wellbeing, there are more than 87 numbers…

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Another toddler likely overdosed

Another toddler likely overdosed 1578 1046 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Last week Minneapolis police rushed to the Higher Ground homeless shelter where they tried to…

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State Performance Measures Fall Short

State Performance Measures Fall Short 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Summer vacation is just around the corner, but for many children, school is their safest…

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Celebrating Success at the State Capitol!

Celebrating Success at the State Capitol! 1500 1000 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

We’re breathing a sigh of relief this week! That’s because more laws will soon go…

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Every Child Death Should Count in Minnesota

Every Child Death Should Count in Minnesota 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Earlier this week, a Minnesota mother was charged with murdering two of her children, neglecting a…

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Parenting Under the Influence

Parenting Under the Influence 2560 1440 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

On a cold day in March of 2023, 7-year-old Za’Maiya Travis didn’t wake up for…

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Lives Cut Short: Tracking Child Fatalities Nationally

Lives Cut Short: Tracking Child Fatalities Nationally 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Our heart breaks every time we hear of a child who is senselessly killed. Last…

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Children Suffer when Concerns are Silenced

Children Suffer when Concerns are Silenced 1872 1552 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Child abuse occurs in families of all demographics. Earlier this week, the mayor of Atlantic City…

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A closer look at substantial changes taking place in Hennepin County child protection

A closer look at substantial changes taking place in Hennepin County child protection 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The last article in the Star Tribune’s four-part series “In Harm’s Way” takes a closer…

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