Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole
The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal.
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Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Governor Ivey awarded $2.26 million to nine nonprofit centers that provide professional care for children who have suffered various forms of abuse across the state.
January 22, 2026
Committee approves bill to allow death penalty in cases of child rape
The death penalty would be applied in situations where the victim is under 12 years of age.
Fourth lawsuit alleges brutal child abuse at Alabama youth facility
A fourth lawsuit accuses Camp SAYLA of systemic child abuse due to severe oversight failures.
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See recent postsThe death penalty for child rape is unconstitutional—and it should stay that way
There is no punishment that could possibly deter an act so grounded in inhumanity.
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
The legislation would allow prosecutors to request the death penalty for those convicted of raping or sodomizing children younger than 12 years old.
August 29, 2025
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We cannot legislate evil out of the hearts of predators—but we can create laws that reflect the severity of their crimes.
Lawsuit: Alabama teens abused, forced to fight at state-funded youth camp
Lawsuits describe Camp SAYLA as a “house of horrors” where children suffered brutal abuse, including being beaten and forced into a staff-created “bounty system.”
Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations
Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation.
February 27, 2025
Alabama Legislature passes bill to punish child sex abuse by clergy
A bill by Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. Roger Smitherman would punish church leaders who engage in sexual activity with anyone under age 19.