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Tag: child abuse

Posted inHealth & Welfare

Nonprofits in Wisconsin and elsewhere scramble for volunteers

by Thalia Beaty / The Associated Press and Glenn Gamboa / The Associated Press April 17th, 2023April 18th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

As pandemic-related government aid programs end and inflation rises, nonprofits of all kinds are looking everywhere and trying everything to get volunteers.

Posted inFlawed Forensics, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Two couples sue former UW child abuse doctor for alleged misdiagnoses

Avatar photo by Hope Karnopp / Wisconsin Watch August 27th, 2022January 3rd, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Dr. Barbara Knox left Wisconsin and Alaska amid allegations of workplace bullying and wrongful diagnoses of child abuse; she now practices in Florida.

Posted inFlawed Forensics, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

University of Wisconsin child abuse doctor leaves a trail of accusations of bullying from colleagues, parents

Avatar photo by Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Watch February 29th, 2020November 11th, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A couple says Dr. Barbara Knox wrongly suspected child abuse. A forensic pathologist testifies Knox pressured him to report an injury he did not see.

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