Rallying to prevent child abuse, KY leaders urge drug storage, internet safety

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 774

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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LOUISVILLE — Holding his cell phone in the air, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said that the digital device is “one of the most dangerous items in your home.”

Every adult in Kentucky is a mandated reporter of child maltreatment. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline at 877-597-2331.

He criticized social media companies “who ferry platforms and algorithms …

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