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(KSL News) -- A child advocate group says, for the first time in a very long time, fewer children are being reported abused and neglected. Voices for Utah Children's released those findings today in its annual Kids Count report. The report also tackled issues of drug use, suicide, and school readiness.
Terry Haven, Director, Kids Count: "We watch the trends to see where we are improving, and where we are getting worse. We make sure we are limiting the myths associated with children our state, and we work to see that our children end up happy, healthy, and educated."
So where else are we gaining and where are we losing? Fewer kids are reporting using drugs and alcohol. More are using seat belts. Fewer teens are getting pregnant. Unfortunately, however, more children are living in poverty and fewer children are getting immunized.
The report also endorsed full-day kindergarten programs.
