STOP Child Abuse

10/08/2020

05/08/2020

STOP child abuse now!!!!

02/08/2020

New parents can try to join a support program!!!

30/07/2020

Make your home a violence-free zone. Turn off violent TV shows and don't let kids stay under the same roof with an abusive adult.

28/07/2020

Take a time-out. Stop if you begin to act out frustration or other emotions physically. Find someone to talk with or watch your kids while you take a walk. Call a child abuse prevention hotline if you are worried you may hit your child.

25/07/2020

Get control of yourself before disciplining a child. Set clear rules so the child knows what to expect. Avoid physical punishment.

24/07/2020

Watch your words. Angry or punishing language can leave emotional scars for a lifetime.

23/07/2020

Get help with alcohol or drug problems. Keep children away from anyone who abuses those substances.

22/07/2020

Keep your children healthy. Denying children food, sleep, or healthcare is abuse by neglect.

21/07/2020

Try to understand your children. Learn how kids behave and what they can do at different ages. Have realistic expectations and be reasonable if children fall short.

22/06/2020

There Are 10 Ways To Prevent Child Abuse :
1.Be a nurturing parent.
Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams.
2.Help a friend, neighbor or relative.
Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s) can rest or spend time together.
3.Help yourself.
When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. 4.Don’t take it out on your kid.
If your baby cries…
It can be frustrating to hear your baby cry. Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may result in severe injury or death.
5.Get involved.
Ask your community leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop services to meet the needs of healthy children and families.
6.Help to develop parenting resources at your local library.
Find out whether your local library has parenting resources, and if it does not, offer to help obtain some.
7.Promote programs in school.
Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children safe.
8.Monitor your child’s television, video, and internet viewing/usage.
Excessively watching violent films, TV programs, and videos can harm young children.
9.Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program.
For information about volunteer opportunities, call 1.800.CHILDREN or contact your local Prevent Child Abuse America chapter.
10.Report suspected abuse or neglect.
If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call your local department of children and family services or your local police department.

22/06/2020

Child abuse is not just physical violence directed at a child. It is any form of maltreatment by an adult, which is violent or threatening for the child. This includes neglect.
5 Types of Child Abuse:
Physical abuse: all forms of physical violence;
Emotional or psychological abuse: an adult regularly berates the child, acts in a dismissive and hostile manner towards the child or intentionally scares the child.
Physical neglect: the child does not receive the care and nurturing that it needs.
Emotional or psychological neglect: continuous lack of positive attention for the child. Ignoring the child’s need for love, warmth and security. This category also covers cases in which children are witnesses to violence between their parents or caregivers.
Sexual abuse: sexual contact which an adult forces upon a child.