Huizar: Lawmakers, being tough on crime includes addressing child abuse

"While not as loud as a gunshot or as visible as a broken window, child abuse inflicts physical and emotional scars that last a lifetime. The costs to the children themselves, and to society as a whole, are enormous.

That's why lawmakers, especially those who want to get tough on crime or rein in government spending, should devote more resources to addressing child abuse."

Click here to read a recent Detroit News piece, written by the head of the NCA - the national association of organizations like CARE House - about how lawmakers can help Michigan's children thrive.