The case of Sylvia Likens is an unfortunate tragedy that drew attention to the importance of child protection and safeguarding. In 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana,16 year old Sylvia and her sister, Jenny, were left in the care of Caroline Baniszewski and her family, while their parents were at work. While under their care, the two girls were subjected to extremely abusive treatment, the main perpetrator … Continue reading Sylvia Likens