WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new report from the U.S. Department of Justice could help make sure child abusers face stiffer penalties.

The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 Report to Congress has been released. It gives a detailed look at every state's current child abuse penalties, so states can decide what changes should be made.

Kilah's family pushed for the law, after learning her step-father, Joshua Houser, only faced a maximum ten year sentence for attacking Kilah.

She was 3 years-old when she was beaten severely by Houser in their Union County home, suffering brain damage. She later died from her injuries.

Houser is currently serving his seven to ten year prison sentence and has also been indicted on second degree murder charges, because Kilah later died from her injuries.

See the full report here: Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 Report to Congress

 

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