Category: Child Protection and Advocacy

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April 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Protecting child actors from abuse and mistreatment is a cause that’s been thrust into the spotlight after recent media coverage revealed especially harrowing tales about the dangers of an unchecked system for adolescents on TV and movie sets. Alyson Stoner was once a child star, doing multiple projects with the Disney Channel. Now as an

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April 7, 2024May 21, 2024

Child advocacy: Reducing trauma through mental health services Published 11:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2024 Children who are victims of abuse often experience traumatic life events. There are many different forms of abuse that children experience including physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, or are a witness to a violent crime. Exposure

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April 6, 2024May 13, 2024

Dushore, Pa. — Sullivan County’s Director of Children & Youth Services has earned a service award for standout care. The Pa. Family Support Alliance (PFSA), the Commonwealth’s leader in child abuse prevention, presented the award to Lisa K. Wilcox. The Blue Ribbon Champion for Safe Kids Award is presented annually to four Pennsylvanians who have greatly contributed

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April 4, 2024April 10, 2024

Dr. Rajkumari Bhargava, an active member of RCAG and former member of the Child Welfare Committee, shed light on issues concerning disabled children and proposed policy-level interventions to address their needs. Additionally, senior education officer Shivji Gaur underscored the significance of the Right to Education (RTE) Act and emphasized the importance of providing necessary facilities

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April 4, 2024April 11, 2024

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News “I’m just really glad that kids don’t carry on without support and that we’re able to play even just a small role in helping kids who’ve been through something really traumatic on their journey towards healing” Published Apr 04, 2024  •  Last updated Apr 04, 2024  •  2 minute read

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April 4, 2024May 12, 2024

Lehigh County is moving its child advocacy center, which investigates claims of child abuse, from Lehigh Valley Health Network after months of criticism regarding alleged abuse misdiagnoses. The John Van Brakle Child Advocacy Center will leave Lehigh Valley Hospital-Allentown and return to its original location at the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown, according to

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April 4, 2024May 16, 2024

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – April is child abuse awareness month and Lubbock has the second highest rate of child abuse in Texas. Several organizations try to raise awareness about child abuse or neglect during the month of April. According to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Texas, about 185 children in Texas are abused in some

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April 4, 2024May 17, 2024

ChildHelp, an advocacy organization against child abuse, said child protection agencies see more than four million referrals every year. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County leaders including Deputy District Attorney General Sean McDermott and the Great Smoky Mountain Council held a seminar on Thursday to show parents how they can spot child abuse and prevent it.

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April 4, 2024May 21, 2024

Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book may soon be leaving office due to term limits, but she’s still running — in a way. Book just kicked off a 1,500-mile trek across Florida to teach residents about how to better protect their children and empower survivors of abuse. The month-long campaign is called “Walk in My Shoes.”

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April 3, 2024April 11, 2024