A Camden, NJ Hospital Places Visual Reminders Against Child Abuse - New Jersey
“Children respond to (abuse) by sometimes by becoming aggressive,” says Cooper emergency medicine and child abuse specialist Dr. Kathy McCans (third from left in back row of photo). “One of the hardest things is, there is not a single sign that tells us that a child has been abused. It’s really about paying attention to changes and differences.”
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - Oklahoma
"In 1989, a Virginia woman lost her grandchild to abuse. A simple blue ribbon was tied to the antenna of her vehicle, sparking a national symbol for the cause. The symbol spread and is now recognized as the Blue Ribbon Campaign as supporters wear the pin to recognize the month.
"Blue ribbons are tied to trees around Oklahoma State University’s Theta Pond to bring awareness to campus...."
http://www.ocolly.com/news/stillwater/article_38ad7f82-9ffd-11e2-aaba-001a4bcf6878.html
Making a Difference: Bikers standing up against child abuse - Oklahoma
"We empower children to not be afraid of the world in which they live," said Oz.
"They are the Bikers Against Child Abuse, or BACA.
"They help provide security for children who've been taken away from their abusers.
"We do things that the police can't," said Oz. "We can be there 24/7 at the kid's house."...
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/problem_solvers/Bikers-standing-up-against-child-abuse
Pete Orput: Child Abuse is Everyone’s Business - Minnesota
"First of all, acknowledge what child abuse is. It is any maltreatment of a child that results in harm or injury....
"Next, pay attention to the children you know and meet. Recognize signs of abuse or neglect....
"Please do not be afraid to act on what you observe. You may be a child’s only lifeline to safety. Child abuse is everyone’s business.
"Suspected abuse should be reported to your local county child protection services office. Or call local law enforcement if necessary...."
http://stillwater.patch.com/articles/pete-orput-child-abuse-is-everyone-s-business
Hundreds gather in Mass. to decry child abuse - Massachusetts
"The “Step Up for Prevention!” ceremony, marking the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, drew about 200 advocates and parents to Beacon Hill. They heard firsthand accounts of how programs that work closely with young families can pay dividends.
“We are truly helping these young moms break the cycle,’’ Suzin Bartley, a licensed clinical social worker and the executive director of the Children’s Trust Fund...."
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