Spike in child sex abuse spurs new guidance for Kentucky investigators

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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This story discusses child abuse and sexual abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Child Protection Hotline at 877-597-2331. In emergencies, call 911. The National Sexual Assault hotline is 1-800-656-4673. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. Every adult in Kentucky is a mandated reporter of child maltreatment.

FRANKFORT — Between July 2024 and July 2025, Children’s Advocacy Centers in Kentucky screened more than 7,700 cases of child …

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