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When disabilities are used to discredit children's accounts of abuse

My 16-year-old son was sexually assaulted and wants to press charges, but the prosecutor says his testimony isn't credible because he has ADHD.

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A parent confronts how ableism within justice systems silences children who most need protection and validation.

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“Where Are You with Children's rights?”

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