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Child Abuse, Neglect Cases Expected To Increase Amid Pandemic

Child Advocates CEO Cindy Booth
FILE PHOTO: Taylor Bennett/WFYI
Child Advocates CEO Cindy Booth

Child abuse and neglect cases are expected to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with Child Advocates CEO Cindy Booth about how the economy plays a key role in child welfare, what the organization is doing to help keep children safe and how the community can help.

Practicing social distancing, Booth joined the conversation by phone.

Taylor Bennett is the local newscaster for Morning Edition and reporter for WFYI.
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