Letter to the Editor: Some fundraisers want people to exert themselves: walk/runs, triathlons, stair climbs or bike rides. Other fundraisers invite guests to activities meant for adults: wine tastings, casino nights, galas, or golf outings. Those are wonderful ideas and great fun, but how about something kid-approved and family-friendly? That’s the inspiration behind SCAN’s Cones […]
Tag: Child Abuse
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Police: Father used extension cord to punish daughter for being ‘forgetful’
RACINE – Police apprehended a Racine man who said his daughter was ignoring his calls while she was in school. She also forgot to put a fork in his lunch box. Now he is facing up to six years in prison for punishing her by whipping her with an extension cord. Jesus Alvarez was charged […]
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Man charged with felony child abuse has open case in Minnesota
Racine police say a father with an open case of child abuse in Minnesota is facing the same charges here for beating his two sons. The man—who is not being named to protect the identity of his children—was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts of physical abuse of a child-intentionally […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
Faith Hope and Love sustains flood damage
The Faith Hope and Love headquarters, 740 College Avenue, flooded after a storm came through Racine on Monday. The damage is over $7,000. Consequently, children are suffering. Items such as Duffel for Kids bags, backpacks, and other merchandise are not salvageable. Blankets, stuffed animals, storybooks have been ruined. These items waiting for shipment will no […]
Posted inHealth, Schools
Child abuse and neglect resources in Racine County
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) helps children learn about abuse and how to prevent it; here’s a list of child abuse and neglect resources. Safety skills and proactive tools to combat neglect are helpful to learn. But because of COVID-19, SCAN will not actively be within schools in Southeastern Wisconsin. This means children will […]
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Letter to the Editor: How to Help Children Survive Isolation
When COVID-19 first began to impact the state of Wisconsin and we saw schools closed down, my first concern was for the many children across the state of Wisconsin that Faith Hope & Love serves. What kept me up at night? The thoughts of children in our community we are not hearing from, the ones […]
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Caledonia man charged with choking his son
CALEDONIA, WI – A father was charged with child abuse for choking his son, who has a mental illness, in a Kmart bathroom. James Bowe, 51, of Caledonia, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with physical abuse of a child, intentionally causing bodily harm and disorderly conduct. If convicted of both charges, […]
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Woman charged with child abuse for “whooping” girl
RACINE, WI – Police were called to investigate a case of suspected child abuse after school officials noticed makeup had been applied to try covering up bruises on an 11-year-old girl’s face. The girl’s mother, a 31-year-old woman from Racine, is charged with felony child abuse as a result of the incident. If convicted, she […]
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Woman charged with beating son with electrical cord
A woman has been charged with child abuse after beating her 13-year-old son with an extension cord. Franchesca R. Agnew, 28, of Racine, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with physical abuse of a child – intentionally causing bodily harm. If convicted of the felony, Agnew faces up to six years in […]
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DA charges Racine man with showing child sexual acts video, physical abuse
A 34-year-old Racine man faces a two felony charges of causing a child younger than 13 to view or listen to sexual activity, as well as a felony charge of physical abuse of a child. The charges filed against the man, who is not being named to protect the victim’s identity, carry a total fine […]
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Racine woman charged with child abuse of toddler
A 26-year-old Racine woman is accused of causing injuries to an infant left in her care between April and May. Kristin N. Kreiman was charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court with felony charges of physical abuse of a child and physical abuse of a child intentionally causing bodily harm. If convicted, she faces a […]
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Racine man charged with child abuse after fracturing toddler’s arm, DA says
A 32-year-old Racine man faces a felony charge of child abuse after an investigation revealed his child suffered a “spiral fracture” of his arm in June. The felony filed Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court against Thomas G. Lybek carries a fine of $50,000 and 15 years in prison. Lybek was scheduled to make his […]
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Racine man held on $10,000 bond following child abuse charge
A 40-year-old Racine man faces a felony charge of physical abuse of a child after a school staff member noticed injuries on the child Monday. The man, who is not being identified to protect the victim’s identity, made his initial appearance in Racine County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. He is being held on a $10,000 bond. The […]
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Kenosha Man Charged with Punching Teen Girl in Face
A Kenosha man is facing felony child abuse charges after Racine police say he punched a teenage girl in the face. Bryan Overstreet, 24, was charged Monday by the Racine County District Attorney’s office with one felony count of child abuse. If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison and/or up to $10,000 […]
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Man charged with child abuse after giving baby vaping liquid
A Racine man is accused of child abuse after he gave his 9-week old son vaping liquid, which had nicotine in it, because he was tired and his son was crying. Dustin Appenzeller, 30, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with physical abuse of a child-intentionally causing bodily harm. If convicted of the charge, Appenzeller […]