Child Abuse Doubles in Potter County

Child Abuse Doubles in Potter County

The rate of child abuse in Potter County is over three times the state average according to new information.

Note: What they mean to say is: "The rate of over-zealousness of social workers as well as the likelihood that one would be falsely accused or substantiated for abuse or neglect in Potter County is over three times the state average according to new information."

Just a quickie lesson in how to spot bullshit people.

This from the quick research of our beloved Beverly Tran

Beverly: The median income for a household in the county was $29,492, and the median income for a family was $35,321. Males had a median income of $26,123 versus $20,275 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,947. About 15.20% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.30% of those under age 18 and 12.30% of those age 65 or over.

correlates with poverty. duh!