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 filed against Jerry Lee Curry and Shelia Wilson have brought new scrutiny to protections for children and vulnerable adults. 

Curry stands accused of raping, abusing and chaining his twin daughters who are vulnerable adults. Wilson is accused of criminal child neglect. In court documents, Wilson has said she believes the children made up the sexual abuse allegations.  

MPR News guest host Brandt Williams spoke with two experts about  what can be done to prevent similar cases in the future. 

 is the program manager at the Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making / Protective Services For Volunteers of America in Minnesota and Wisconsin

 is the founder and Executive Director of Safe Passage for Children

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What systems are in place to keep track of warning signs? And, where should people turn if they suspect maltreatment?

Host Brandt Williams looked at the protections for children and vulerable adults that protect them from horrific cases of abuse and neglect. He spoke to Rich Gehrman, the executive director of Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota  and Anita Raymond, the program manager for the Center for Excellence in Supported Decision Making.

Are there enough protections for children and vulnerable adults?

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