‘A call to action': Officials honor three children lost to abuse, neglect
A flag dedicated to three children who lost their lives to abuse and neglect was raised over Civic Center Plaza during a ceremony hosted by the Memphis Child Advocacy Center Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (Julia Baker/The Daily Memphian)
“It is critical in the face of such tragedy that we don’t surrender to hopelessness. We’ve got to strengthen our resolve, amplify our voices and expand our reach,” said the executive director of Memphis Child Advocacy Center.
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Memphis Child Advocacy Center Virginia Stallworth Paul Young Child Abuse Prevention Month Kimberly Knox Sequoia Samuels Maaliyah WilliamsonJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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