Support from various groups stops child abuse before it starts

Support from various groups stops child abuse before it starts

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Fewer kids in North Dakota are suffering abuse or neglect. And while any number is still too high, the state just saw its biggest drop in years. In 2024, North Dakota confirmed 467 cases of child abuse and neglect. That’s down from 580 the year before, which is a 19.5% decrease, according to state data. The numbers are more than just statistics. They reflect a shift in how the state approaches child welfare. Instead of ste…