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Some data indicate that child abuse is declining in Minnesota, but many experts say the numbers show a decline for other reasons -- there may be less reporting of it, fewer prosections, and fewer services available to help the abused children and their abusers.

How serious is child abuse in Minnesota?
Some data indicate that child abuse is declining in Minnesota, but many experts say the numbers show a decline for other reasons -- there may be less reporting of it, fewer prosecutions, and fewer services available to help the abused children and their abusers.

Midday Hour 1 for November 26, 2010

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How serious is child abuse in Minnesota?

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