Mike Tikkanen: Shedding Light on Child Abuse in Protective Services
Episode Overview
Mike Tikkanen reviews an investigative report on children murdered by caregivers in child protective services during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the urgent need for significant changes in child protection services to keep children safe and lead better lives. Listeners are encouraged to download and send the investigative report to their state representatives to advocate for reform and protect at-risk children. Mike Tikkanen sheds light on the overwhelming realities faced by children in abusive environments and highlights the failures of the child protection system. His powerful insights and call to action aim to raise awareness and bring about positive changes in protecting children from abuse.
The depth and scope of child abuse in America is horrendous. If we can figure out a way to turn the tide, the trends of how we handle other people's troubled youth and their families, we can help these kids stay safe, lead a good life. - Mike Tikkanen
Imagine being a child locked in a home where safety is a distant dream. In this eye-opening episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Mike Tikkanen, founder of 'Invisible Children', returns to discuss the chilling findings of a recent investigative report on children murdered by their caregivers while under child protective services.
With his extensive background in child advocacy, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the conversation, highlighting the dire consequences of a broken system, especially exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic left countless children trapped in abusive homes without access to teachers or other mandated reporters who could have intervened.
Mike's analysis doesn't just stop at the statistics; he delves into the human stories behind the numbers, painting a vivid picture of the suffering and the urgent need for systemic reform. He urges listeners to take action by downloading the report and sending it to their state representatives, pushing for meaningful changes in child protection services. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the welfare of at-risk children and eager to be part of the solution.