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April is Child Abuse Prevention MonthIn America: One in 58 children are victims of child abuse and neglect. Nearly four children die every day from child abuse and neglect. 32% of victims of abuse and neglect are under the age of four years old. A report of child abuse and neglect is made every 10 seconds.
Child abuse and neglect prevention strategies: Never discipline out of anger. Teach children good touch, bad touch. Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior and attitudes. Ask questions and listen.
Sources: http://pediatrics.about.com/od/childabuse/a/05-abuse-stats.htm, http://www.childhelp.org/resources/learning-center/statistics |
Family Violence Coordinating Council Evaluation
The Family Violence Coordinating Council is an interagency coalition of professionals that include human service agencies, attorneys, legal aid, judges, police officers and health care providers. The
members work together to improve and increase the resources available to deal with domestic and family violence.
The Family Violence Coordinating Council is a component of the Council of Community Services, a comprehensive community planning agency. If you would like more information about our programs, please contact us.
Project RADAR
Intimate Partner Violence:
Assessment,
Intervention,
Prevention
And Resources
Training for OB‐GYN physicians, nurses,
dentists, dental hygienists and other
healthcare providers with an interest in
Intimate Partner Violence
Wednesday April 21st
10:30 am to 3:30 pm
*Registration begins at 10:00 am
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Family Violence Coordinating Council - A Walk in Their Shoes was held in honor of domestic violence awareness month on Friday October 9th at Noon |
Stop the Violence
She was a shell Empty and alone Where could she go? Who could she tell?
Was easier to stay To accept defeat Everyone told her That’s the way it should be
They all looked away And left her alone They turned their heads To any broken bones
They told her to be strong For that was the plan Her only goal Should be to please her man
She did her est She gave it her all When asked “What happened?” She said “Oh, just a fall”
Years went by She learned to adapt She learned how not To make him mad |
She learned how to please Just what to say She learned to make sure HE had a good day
Those looking on could not see? Would not see? The pain that was so deep inside of me Was it easier to just look away?
Distance and time Closed for me There was a hand that Could be reached
A hand with a face From the past A hand that only for a Short time would last
I held on to that hand With all my might I pulled myself up I learned how to fight
A year has past And now I see Just how wonderful Life should be |
