Prevention
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ASACP [offsite link] Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection Child Abuse and Foster Care  Another child died at the hands of their foster parents. This article addresses this issue. Child Abuse and the Media  What should the mediaīs role be in regards to reporting or revealing child abuse? Should they report abuse or not? This article takes a look at these questions. Child Abuse Awareness  Child abuse awareness happens when one is educated on the topic. Awareness and education can help prevent child abuse from occuring. Child Abuse is Preventable  Child abuse is definitely preventable! It is okay to get involved and report any suspected abuse. Most cases of child abuse can be prevented through education on the topic. Child Abuse Prevention Month  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. There are ways for the general public to help those suffering from child abuse. There are also programs available to help educate the general public on abuse. Dangers of Parents Hosting Alcohol Parties  Being a cool parent isn't all bad, but there are times when it can get you into deep water. Hosting an alcohol party for your kids is one of those times. Learn why this could be potentially abusive to yours or another person's child. Disciplining A Child  This is the last article in the series for the month of April. This article highlights healthy ways to discipline a child, as well as certain scenarios of age appropriate behaviors. Geebo - Family-Friendly Ad Site  You may have heard of sites like Craigslist that are often in the news for being used by online predators to exploit children. Learn about Geebo, another ad site that actively does its best to keep your kids safe. Help for Neglected Children  While the signs of neglect may not be obvious, it's still considered child abuse. Learn the signs and effects of this form of abuse and how to get help for a neglected child today. How Do We Know?  How do we know when a child is being abused? How do we know when to report a concern that we might have? These are questions that must be addressed in order to prevent child abuse. Indiana Uses Video  This article talks about the recent video that was aired in Indiana by child services. Is Circumcision Abuse?  Circumcision is highly debatable in our society. Some wonder if it isnīt abuse. This article addresses this issue. ISPCAN [offsite link] International Society for Prevention
of Child Abuse and Neglect National Child Abuse Prevention Month  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month  October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For those interested, there are many opportunities to volunteer your time and/or resources, in order to help the children and their mothers. Online Safety and Web Monitoring  Child predators can find their victims online. Learn some tips to help keep your family safe. Polly Klaas Foundation  The Polly Klaas Foundation is dedicated to keeping children safe from stranger and family member abduction. Learn about this organization and the free child safety kit you can order from their website. President Bush Recently Signs Important Act  We have needed harsher laws and tougher enforcements in regards to child kidnapping and abuse. This article touches on one very important Act that was recently signed into passage by President Bush. Prevent Child Abuse  April is National Prevent Child Abuse Month. There are several issues pertaining to child abuse that we should all be aware of. Prevention of abuse: the role of parents.  Prevention of abuse. The role of parents in preventing abuse of their children. Prevention Through Intervention  One way to prevent child abuse in our country, is to provide intervention by trained professionals. We need to begin to create programs, as well as to provide adequate funding, that will help to prevent child abuse. Pros and Cons of Releasing Information  In cases of child abuse, should the information be released when involving minors or should it be kept confidential? Would it benefit the child or further harm the child involved? Resources for the United States  Listing of articles and links to US child abuse and prevention resources. Respect and Consequences  When a child misbehaves, there must be a consequence. However, there must also be a level of respect for the child. Respect must precede the consequence given. Stronger Accountability Laws  I believe that our society needs to toughen the laws so that professionals might be held accountable on some level, when a child is kept in an unsafe home and continues to be battered. The Role of Society  Society plays a big part in child abuse, in my opinion. Children are taught at an early age about role playing between boys and girls. This carries with them throughout their life. Society can help to teach our youth to break the cycles of abuse by teaching equality and respect. The Secrecy of Child Abuse  Imagine having to live your life being constantly secretive. This is how it is for victims of child abuse. What Can You Do To Help?  This article focuses on how we can help to try to prevent child abuse in our own communities. There are several ideas listed in the article. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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