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Protection For Every Child: The Story Behind Wyatt's Law
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In this episode of Total Michigan, host Cliff DuVernois talks to Erica Hammel McLaughlin, the woman behind Wyatt's Law, a preventive measure aimed at protecting children from potential harm. After her son Wyatt suffered severe child abuse at the hands of a convicted abuser, she took it upon herself to prevent such tragedies from happening to others. Erica shares her emotional journey of relentless advocacy that led to the introduction and passing of Wyatt's Law, making part of Michigan's Central child abuse registry accessible to the public. Listen as Erica shares the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the hope she has for safer future for all children.
Links:
Wyatt's Law for Parents: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect/accordion/forms/central-registry-clearance-requests
Follow Wyatt's Journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/237703759718130
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:16 The Start of a Heartbreaking Journey
01:33 Erica's Early Life and Marriage
09:26 The Tragic Incident and Hospital Experience
12:30 The Aftermath and Legal Proceedings
16:11 The Fight for Justice and Wyatt's Law
18:22 A Mother's Fight: The Emergency Room Incident
18:22 The Aftermath: Dealing with the Legal System
18:59 The Birth of Wyatt's Law: A Mother's Crusade
19:51 The Struggle: Navigating the Political Landscape
25:22 The Turning Point: A New Direction for Wyatt's Law
26:41 The Triumph: Wyatt's Law Becomes a Reality
27:02 The Impact: Wyatt's Law in Action
29:19 The Future: Advocacy and Awareness
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