child abuse

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  1. day care center
    a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  2. child abuse
    the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children
    In 1986, Rev. Nathaniel O'Grady was also convicted of child abuse.
  3. abuser
    someone who abuses
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  4. police investigation
    the investigation of criminal activities
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  5. day care
    childcare during the day while parents work
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  6. overturn
    cause to flip from an upright or normal position
    All the convictions were overturned on appeal.
  7. toddler
    a young child
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  8. implant
    fix or set securely or deeply
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  9. overturned
    having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
    All the convictions were overturned on appeal.
  10. convict
    find or declare guilty
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  11. implanted
    deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  12. gauntlet
    a glove of armored leather that protects the hand
    (Gauntlet) (Religious Tolerance) (FJDB) [11/07]
  13. sexually
    with respect to sexuality
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  14. funded
    furnished with funds
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  15. Bronx
    a borough of New York City
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  16. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  17. tolerance
    willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others
    (Gauntlet) (Religious Tolerance) (FJDB) [11/07]
  18. defendant
    someone against whom an action is brought in a court of law
    One defendant, Alberto Ramos, was convicted in 1984 after police used torture to extract a confession.
  19. lawsuit
    any proceeding in a court whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
    He later filed a lawsuit and was awarded $5 million in 2003.
  20. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
    All the convictions were overturned on appeal.
  21. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  22. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
    All the convictions were overturned on appeal.
  23. identify
    recognize as being
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  24. award
    give, especially as an honor
    He later filed a lawsuit and was awarded $5 million in 2003.
  25. extract
    remove, usually with some force or effort
    One defendant, Alberto Ramos, was convicted in 1984 after police used torture to extract a confession.
  26. Franklin
    printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790)
    Albert Algarin, Franklin Beauchamp, and Jesus Torres, were also convicted of child abuse in 1986.
  27. identified
    having the identity known or established
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  28. subsequently
    happening at a time later than another time
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  29. torture
    infliction of suffering to punish or obtain information
    One defendant, Alberto Ramos, was convicted in 1984 after police used torture to extract a confession.
  30. file
    record in a public office or in a court of law
    He later filed a lawsuit and was awarded $5 million in 2003.
  31. Albert
    prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
    Albert Algarin, Franklin Beauchamp, and Jesus Torres, were also convicted of child abuse in 1986.
  32. New York City
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  33. confession
    an admission of misdeeds or faults
    One defendant, Alberto Ramos, was convicted in 1984 after police used torture to extract a confession.
  34. arrest
    take into custody
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  35. cleared
    rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
    He was cleared in 1992.
  36. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  37. investigation
    an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  38. fund
    a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  39. rev
    rate of revolution of a motor
    In 1986, Rev. Nathaniel O'Grady was also convicted of child abuse.
  40. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  41. police
    the force of policemen and officers
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  42. witness
    someone who sees an event and reports what happened
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  43. coach
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  44. trial
    the act of testing something
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  45. false
    not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  46. produce
    bring forth or yield
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  47. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  48. Jesus
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Albert Algarin, Franklin Beauchamp, and Jesus Torres, were also convicted of child abuse in 1986.
  49. apparently
    seemingly; as far as one can tell
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  50. memory
    the cognitive process whereby past experience is remembered
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  51. religious
    having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity
    (Gauntlet) (Religious Tolerance) (FJDB) [11/07]
  52. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  53. used
    previously owned by another
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  54. use
    put into service
    Police investigations used techniques on children to produce false testimony and implanted memories.
  55. million
    the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
    He later filed a lawsuit and was awarded $5 million in 2003.
  56. clear
    readily apparent to the mind
    He was cleared in 1992.
  57. late
    at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
    He later filed a lawsuit and was awarded $5 million in 2003.
  58. New York
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  59. York
    the English royal house that reigned from 1461 to 1485
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  60. care
    providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  61. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    He later filed a lawsuit and was awarded $5 million in 2003.
  62. also
    in addition
    In 1986, Rev. Nathaniel O'Grady was also convicted of child abuse.
  63. five
    the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  64. city
    a large and densely populated urban area
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  65. enough
    sufficient for the purpose
    At his trial, one of the child witnesses apparently had not been coached enough and he identified the judge as his abuser.
  66. day
    time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  67. new
    not of long duration
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  68. three
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  69. man
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  70. men
    the force of workers available
    In 1984, five men were arrested and subsequently convicted for sexually abusing 20 toddlers at three New York City funded day care centers in the Bronx.
  71. one
    smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    One defendant, Alberto Ramos, was convicted in 1984 after police used torture to extract a confession.
  72. after
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
    One defendant, Alberto Ramos, was convicted in 1984 after police used torture to extract a confession.
Created on Thu Jul 28 11:16:07 EDT 2011

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