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House Adopts Resolution Recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House of Representatives officially recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Oklahoma by adopting House Resolution 1011, sponsored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay. This resolution acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about child abuse prevention and taking collective action to protect Oklahoma’s children and strengthen families.In Oklahoma, there... Read More.

New Bill Demands Stricter Evidence Standards for Child Removal in Oklahoma

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma legislative session starts today and one important topic that’s being addressed is child welfare.House Bill 1100 would require clear and convincing evidence for the state to keep a child away from their parent or guardian.Right now, the legal standard is that if it's more probable than not that there... Read More.
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Phillips 66 makes donation to Child Development Center

Enhancing Communication and Safety: Supporting the Local Child Development CenterPONCA CITY, OK — The Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery is proud to announce a meaningful donation of 12 new tablets and tablet covers to the local Child Development Center. This contribution is part of their ongoing commitment to fostering growth and ensuring the well-being... Read More.

Police Announce Child Abuse Arrest in Ponca

From the Ponca City Police Department On July 14th, at 11:49 am. Alliance Medical staff reported that a 2-month-old had been brought in by ambulance with a suspicious head injury and was transported to OU Children’s Hospital where the child was immediately sent to surgery. Ponca City Detectives were dispatched to investigate. Detectives determined that 26-year-old Holly... Read More.
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Oklahoma State Department of Health Seeking Input for Development of Child Abuse Prevention Plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention is seeking input from private and public agencies, organizations, citizens and consumers to monitor and enhance development of a comprehensive, statewide child abuse prevention plan.OCAP requests input from individuals, both parents and professionals, who can provide feedback by completing a brief,... Read More.

Ponca City Resident arrested for Child Pornography

On 4/21/2022, Ponca City Police Department investigators arrested Ponca City Resident, 39 year old George Robert Castanon for  Manufacturing and Possessing Child Pornography and Felony charges of Peeping Tom. On 4/19/2022, Castanon’s girlfriend found disturbing content on a portable media storage device owned by Castanon.  When she viewed the content, Castanon’s girlfriend located what appeared... Read More.