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Latest News Releases

November 5, 2009
American Humane Testifies for Reauthorization & Expansion of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Plus Increased Use of ‘Differential Response’ and Other Approaches -- read more

November 4, 2009
Toolkits Available to Child Welfare Workers to Better Handle Immigration-Related Issues -- read more

November 4, 2009
In Wake of Issue 2 Passing in Ohio, American Humane Association Expects Improved Welfare for Farm Animals to Move Rapidly -- read more

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Latest Making the News


Family circles making magic happen
The Expositor - Ontario, Canada
For once, it wasn't about the courts or the Children's Aid Society or the money or the power: it was all about him. When "Alex" stepped into a Family Group Decision-Making circle earlier this year in May, everyone in the circle -parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and support workers -were there to help decide on his future, and the 15-year-old was a critical part of that decision.


Sheriff's deputies raid City of Memphis Animal Shelter
The Commercial Appeal - Memphis
Starving, thirsty and sometimes ailing, more than 200 dogs and cats were in the care of volunteers Tuesday after law enforcement officers raided the City of Memphis Animal Shelter. Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at the shelter, 3456 Tchulahoma, after a tipster complained about abuse and cruelty to the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office.

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Fact Sheets

These fact sheets provide background on important child and animal topics, with many including tips and guidelines for identifying, preventing, responding to and/or reporting situations in which children and animals may be at risk.

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