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Which Policies will Leave Kids Safer Tomorrow?
Since the beginning of the year, the safety of at least 30,000 children across Minnesota has been in question. That’s how many children have been screened into the child protection system since...
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31 Children Were Killed in MN in 2022
Just released is Minnesota’s Child Maltreatment Report, summarizing data from 2022. Safe Passage continues to be alarmed by the prevalence of child abuse and maltreatment in a state that strives to...
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October 8 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser
This past week, Safe Passage for Children met with two legislators who are interested in teaming up to protect children from abuse and neglect. Representative Nolan West (R-Blaine) is advocating for...
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Register Now: October 8 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser
“It takes a Team: Strengthening Minnesota’s Child Protection System” According to the latest data from the state, 31 children were killed and 33 suffered life-threatening injuries from maltreatment in...
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1 in 4 American Girls Experience Some Form of Abuse
In the busy weeks and months ahead, with school back in session and other autumn/winter activities set to resume, many thousands of Minnesota adults will be re-engaging with children in various...
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We’re Excited about this New Group!
Many people get excited about pumpkins, lattes and sweatshirts in the fall. Want to know what we’re excited about? Minnesota has a new Supreme Court Council on Child Protection and Maltreatment...
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It takes a Team!
More than 125 concerned Minnesotans gathered October 8 at the University of St. Thomas for the Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota 2024 Legislative Breakfast and Fundraiser. Attendees learned...
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Child Deaths Often Involve Neglect
Buried in the news headlines last week was a story about a Red Lake grandmother who was sentenced to 15 months in prison for child neglect. Sharon Rosebear, 64, was accused of intentionally...
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Fear Should Not be a Way of Life for Children
Children are often abused behind closed doors. That’s why it’s so important to speak up for them. Just this week, a woman from St. Joseph was arrested for malicious punishment of a child. In addition...
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How the election will impact our advocacy efforts
On January 14 — just 64 days from now — legislators will kick off the 2025-2026 biennium. Safe Passage is preparing to meet with many of them to discuss the need to prioritize children’s safety. We...
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