Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children in protective services, and features facts about child abuse and neglect, the rights of children to be safe, the signs of sexual abuse, what happens when a report is made to child services, and the types of assistance they provide.
General Note
Originally published in 2004 as: Somebody hear me crying : youth in protective services.
Content Note
Ryan's world -- Saturday diversion -- A job and a "friend" -- Noticing Ryan -- What's next? -- Coming together -- Helping hands -- A new beginning.