THREAD: A BIG CONCERN I have now that California schools will likely be out for the rest of the school year... kids who live in #abusive homes will go unchecked by teachers and friends.
If abuse is happening in the home, who will see it? Who will protect these vulnerable kids?
If you haven't seen #TheTrialsOfGabrielFernandez on @netflix, you must.
It's SO hard to watch but it shows how we as a community need to do more.
Gabriel Fernandez, 8, of Palmdale was tortured to death by his mom & her boyfriend.
Read more --> abc7.com/5980995/
And even after #GabrielFernandez's gruesome death sparked outrage across the country, TWO more cases of child abuse/death occurred in Antelope Valley.
Prosecutors say Anthony Avalos, 10, of Lancaster was tortured and killed by his mom and her boyfriend. abc7.com/5498613/
Then last summer, 4-year-old Noah Cuatro of Palmdale was found dead. His parents are accused of torturing, sodomizing and killing him.
abc7.com/5886297/
There is reason why domestic violence calls and abuse cases SPIKE in the summer time... school is out. If you know of a vulnerable child, check in on them. Don't stop calling the authorities if need be.
Here is a great resource to share as well nodvla.org/get-help/resou…
Case in point
RIP sweet boy. #GabrielFernandez
https://t.co/JVAgGzoYYy
If you suspect child abuse call 800-422-4453. And keep calling until people hear you. https://t.co/yxRcm3WYPs
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