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April is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month
Georgia's Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services receives a report of child abuse every 15 minutes. Understanding the prevalence of child abuse and its prevention are important steps to decreasing child abuse in our communities and across the state.
Governor Signs First Bills of 2013 Session
To prevent a nearly $700 million shortfall in program funding, Governor Nathan Deal this morning signed Senate Bill 24, the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act.
Preventing and Reporting Elder Abuse
Every day, older adults suffer from abuse, neglect and exploitation. All have devastating and life-threatening consequences yet go undetected, under-recognized and underreported.
Georgia's Plan for Disaster Preparedness
Last Monday, Governor Deal issued an Executive Order updating GEMA's authorization to implement the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan in a State of Emergency.
Amber Alert Technology Helps Bring Children Home
Amber Alerts have proven to play an important and effective part in returning abducted children safely to their families.
Responding to the Newtown Tragedy
Georgians grieve with and pray for the families and friends of those affected by Friday's senseless tragedy. Schools across the state have taken various approaches to assess and step up their safety and security.