arka0415 t1_ixcygcg wrote
Reply to comment by DifferenceMore5431 in Damn by Popomatik
At a glance, it looks like there might be an inverse correlation between population and reported child abuse cases? Many states with tiny under-18 populations like Maine, Alaska, and Montana rank in the top 10.
There are plenty of outliers in both directions (like New York) but I wonder what might inform a trend like that.
IamSauerKraut t1_ixd1kkq wrote
Whatever the raw numbers, trends or rates, Maine does a piss poor job to looking out for the best interests of abused children.
clhomme t1_ixdqy47 wrote
As an attorney who has worked in the child pectection system I disagree. I'd say Maine certainly isn't perfect but we do a pretty good job.
I've represented parents and been a guardian ad litem.
JEMColorado t1_ixdx9mi wrote
I wouldn't necessarily single out Maine. It's a national problem.
IamSauerKraut t1_ixek8wk wrote
whataboutism helps no one. plus, this is the Maine sub so it is about how it is in Maine.
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