Elkhart child abuse cases decline while state rates rise

INDIANA
WNDU

By Travis Robinson

Apr 20, 2018

Children at Elkhart’s Beardsley Elementary left an assembly today with an important message…That people care about them.

“The percentage of children entering the system in Elkhart County is lower than it is throughout the rest of the state and throughout much of the country,” Elkhart County Juvenile court Magistrate Deborah Domine told a crowded gym of students.

Impressive statements were met with blank stares from the audience. To be fair, that information was probably a little more suited for adults.

“Do you think they really got the point?” Our reporter asked.

“Probably not.” Domine answered.

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