Tulsa saw an increase in child abuse and child violence cases in August, with three major cases making headlines and raising concerns among child advocates.

The Child Advocacy Network said the summer months often bring an uptick in cases, but this year was especially severe. Last month’s incidents included an 11-year-old who gave birth at home, a 4-year-old who was shot and killed by his father, and a Tulsa woman sentenced to decades in prison for child sex abuse.

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Beyond those high-profile cases, state data shows that for every 1,000 children in Tulsa County, about 16 are reported as abuse or neglect victims. That rate is more than twice the national average.

Across Oklahoma, neglect and emotional abuse make up most reports, and advocates warn the abuser is often someone clo

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