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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.

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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.

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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.

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JEMColorado t1_ixdx9mi wrote

I wouldn't necessarily single out Maine. It's a national problem.

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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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