05/01/2026
We're grateful to the Detroit News for amplifying an urgent message this Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Our President & CEO, Linda Little, shares a sobering reality: at least 52 children in Wayne County have died from abuse or neglect since 2022 β more than 1 in 10 of all child deaths in the county. Two-thirds of them were younger than three years old.
At NSO, we're committed to changing this. Our "Don't Touch Me" campaign is built on a simple belief: every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected. And we're actively working to back that belief with policy β supporting proposed legislation that would require comprehensive, mandatory training for child abuse investigators and decision-makers before they ever step into those roles.
Read Linda's full op-ed and learn what you can do β starting today:
π https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2026/04/29/little-michigan-child-abuse-deaths-demand-action-opinion/89836737007/