"Garfield County Child Advocacy Council is getting an early start on National Child Abuse Prevention Month with a program designed to increase awareness of and participation in preventing child abuse. "The council has been working for several months...
Abstract Purpose of review: This review summarizes the key articles in the field of child maltreatment, addressing abusive head trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and global issues surrounding maltreatment. This topic is salient for both general...
"Sentinel injuries are unexpected injuries that occur in babies who can’t yet cruise — before they can pull to a stand and take a few steps while holding on to something. “Babies who are not yet cruising shouldn’t be...
Abstract This study examined the relationship between change in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms over the course of PTSD treatment and the association with changes in general physical health symptoms. Both positive health habits (e.g.,...
"Following a string of recent cases in which coaches used their positions to sexually abuse children, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation says it is trying to help sports organizations better screen people who work with young athletes. "The foundation has...
'Stop and Frisk' is a threat to public health on a large scale.... "But racial profiling is not only a danger to a person's legal rights, which guarantee equal protection under the law. It is also a danger to their health. "A growing literature shows...
"Brannan Vines suffers symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. So does Caleb Vines, her husband. The difference between them is that Brannan is not a veteran. The trigger for her PTSD is the trauma suffered by her husband, says an article...
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To connect with Million March Against Child Abuse April 2013, Washington DC & in Your State, sign up for Facebook today. About MACA is a non-partisan, grass roots, nationwide effort, to UNITE ALL Child Advocates together in solidarity on April 22, 2013 for peaceful demonstrations against child abuse and crimes against children in the U.S. Description April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We seek to raise awareness of and ask for tougher sentencing for violent crimes...
"Currently implemented in 44 U.S. schools, a data-driven dropout prevention program called Diplomas Now targets students who start to fall behind in middle school, and offers them nurturing, mentoring relationships. Ray Suarez reports on how a Baton...
"Program trains workers to spot, report the signs.... "More than 25 organizations that work closely with children have joined the Hall County Prevention Initiative and are training their staffs to prevent and recognize the signs of child sexual...
Abstract "In 2011, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) initiated the integration of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) concepts into the agency philosophy, policies, and procedures. Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is a model of agency operation and...
"Child abuse prevention begins with family conversations.... "Every week, dozens of parents, guardians and leaders at youth-serving organizations tell me that they want to do whatever they can do to keep their children safe from abuse. One such tool...
Nice resources provided. "April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child. This is the time to focus our attention on prevention efforts that support parents and create healthier communities for our children. If you are a parent...
"Lights for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month will take place in Skowhegan, Waterville, Augusta and Hallowell. Blue lights will be displayed in windows of downtown businesses along the main streets in these towns showing support for...