Posted on March 8, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In order to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect while simultaneously collecting resources to help those in need, an event entitled “Break the Silence with Bags of Hope” will be held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center next month.
According to the latest statistics available from the Indiana Department of Child Services’ child fatality report, nearly 60 Hoosier children died from some form of abuse or neglect in the 2016 State Fiscal Year.
Of those deaths, 42 percent were deemed accidental and 41 percent were determined to be homicide.
Statistics indicate that abusive head trauma accounts for 92 percent of abuse cases. When it comes to neglect-related cases, vehicles or other forms of transport were the leading cause of death at 32 percent with asphyxia and drowning as the next most common causes at 23 percent and 17 percent, respectively.
Every year, April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention month to help bring those kinds of startling statistics to light and to encourage communities to take action to protect local children.
To do their part to raise awareness, the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office and Starke County Department of Child Services are teaming up with Mary Beth Photography to host a fun fair.
On Saturday, April 6th individuals and families can come and enjoy games and activities at the community center in Knox from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The cost of admission will be one item that can be added to one of their “bags of hope.”
Acceptable donations include baby wipes, diapers, pull-ups, stuffed animals, baby books, crayons, colored pencils, coloring books and baby powder.
They’ll also accept toiletries such as shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Event organizers note that used items and money will not be accepted. For more information visit the event page for the Break the Silence with the Bags of Hope Fun Fair.
Showing posts with label National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Show all posts
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Friday, March 8, 2019
Monday, April 9, 2018
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on April 9, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday naming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County.
Larry Harris representing the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse presented the proclamation for approval last week. The document stresses the need to address the issue as it’s a community problem where child abuse is preventable. Children in abusive situations often become involved in criminal and risky behavior, participate in substance abuse, and experience health problems.
Commissioner Kathy Norem read the proclamation aloud into the record last week with this conclusion.
“…Therefore, we do hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County, Indiana, and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities and businesses to increase participation in our efforts to support families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the community in which we live,” read Norem.
To seek assistance, call the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse at 574-772-7200.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday naming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County.
Larry Harris representing the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse presented the proclamation for approval last week. The document stresses the need to address the issue as it’s a community problem where child abuse is preventable. Children in abusive situations often become involved in criminal and risky behavior, participate in substance abuse, and experience health problems.
Commissioner Kathy Norem read the proclamation aloud into the record last week with this conclusion.
“…Therefore, we do hereby proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County, Indiana, and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities and businesses to increase participation in our efforts to support families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the community in which we live,” read Norem.
To seek assistance, call the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse at 574-772-7200.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Local Group Works to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on April 6, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local organization is working to raise awareness of the issue.
Annette VanSchoyck with Prevent Child Abuse Starke County and the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse says there are a few signs to look out for. “The yelling, the screaming, the cursing, the name-calling – if you see that, it’s definitely a red flag that that parent or that person doesn’t have real good impulse control or control of their anger,” she says, “especially if they’re doing it in a public place where other people are seeing that and hearing that and that child is then being publicly humiliated.”
She says sometimes, parents simply don’t know any other way. “It’s the way they were raised, and it’s the parenting skills that they’ve been handed down,” VanSchoyck says. “So once they learn some other more positive, less abusive parenting skills, the better off they’re going to be, and the less child abuse there’s going to be.”
VanSchoyk says there are resources available to help people learn more positive parenting techniques. “Tips for tears, tips for stress, talking about parenting being the most stressful job that you can ever have, and tips for not lashing out in anger and what you can do to stop that and take a timeout yourself as a parent to think about it, take a deep breath, to take a break, to walk out of the room, and then come back and deal with that,” VanSchoyck says.
She adds that organizations like Prevent Child Abuse Starke County seek to educate the public and prevent abuse before it happens. “A lot of programs all over the country are turning funds towards prevention, versus band-aids after the fact, and I think the earlier you start, the better,” she says. “That’s why a lot of the programs are prenatal programs and all those things are starting so much earlier because they’re learning that the sooner you start, the less likely that you are to have a problem later on down the line.”
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the organization is placing pinwheels at libraries and other public buildings around the area, along with informational packets. The pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse prevention. Additionally, representatives of Prevent Child Abuse Starke County will be at the Starke County Preschool Fair on Tuesday, April 18.
VanSchoyk encourages anyone who’d like to help raise awareness of child abuse to join the group by calling 574-772-3331.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local organization is working to raise awareness of the issue.
Annette VanSchoyck with Prevent Child Abuse Starke County and the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse says there are a few signs to look out for. “The yelling, the screaming, the cursing, the name-calling – if you see that, it’s definitely a red flag that that parent or that person doesn’t have real good impulse control or control of their anger,” she says, “especially if they’re doing it in a public place where other people are seeing that and hearing that and that child is then being publicly humiliated.”
She says sometimes, parents simply don’t know any other way. “It’s the way they were raised, and it’s the parenting skills that they’ve been handed down,” VanSchoyck says. “So once they learn some other more positive, less abusive parenting skills, the better off they’re going to be, and the less child abuse there’s going to be.”
VanSchoyk says there are resources available to help people learn more positive parenting techniques. “Tips for tears, tips for stress, talking about parenting being the most stressful job that you can ever have, and tips for not lashing out in anger and what you can do to stop that and take a timeout yourself as a parent to think about it, take a deep breath, to take a break, to walk out of the room, and then come back and deal with that,” VanSchoyck says.
She adds that organizations like Prevent Child Abuse Starke County seek to educate the public and prevent abuse before it happens. “A lot of programs all over the country are turning funds towards prevention, versus band-aids after the fact, and I think the earlier you start, the better,” she says. “That’s why a lot of the programs are prenatal programs and all those things are starting so much earlier because they’re learning that the sooner you start, the less likely that you are to have a problem later on down the line.”
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the organization is placing pinwheels at libraries and other public buildings around the area, along with informational packets. The pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse prevention. Additionally, representatives of Prevent Child Abuse Starke County will be at the Starke County Preschool Fair on Tuesday, April 18.
VanSchoyk encourages anyone who’d like to help raise awareness of child abuse to join the group by calling 574-772-3331.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Child Abuse Prevention Requires Education
Published: April 16, 2015
By: Tyler Maffitt, WKVI
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a local advocacy group is hoping to bring attention to the issue in Starke County.
Members of the local group Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) say they’re hosting a candlelight vigil at the end of April to help provide information to community members about the issue.
Child abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual mistreatment, and even neglect.
CADA Executive Director Wendy Elam says it’s important to report child abuse if you suspect it.
“They could be withdrawn, they could also start doing terribly in school, there are so many signs,” says Elam.
Criminal activity could also be a sign of child abuse, according to Elam.
CADA members will be attending a preschool fair to help provide information to parents on child abuse. Joblessness and other financial stress in parents is considered a major contributor in child abuse cases.
The first Child Abuse Prevention Month was celebrated in 1983. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recognizing the issue in April helps promote the social well being of families.
Elam says there are numbers community members and educators can call to help report the problem.
“If you do suspect child abuse, you know, you really want to give that child every chance,” says Elam.
CADA will host its third annual candlelight vigil at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center on April 28th.
By: Tyler Maffitt, WKVI
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a local advocacy group is hoping to bring attention to the issue in Starke County.
Members of the local group Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) say they’re hosting a candlelight vigil at the end of April to help provide information to community members about the issue.
Child abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual mistreatment, and even neglect.
CADA Executive Director Wendy Elam says it’s important to report child abuse if you suspect it.
“They could be withdrawn, they could also start doing terribly in school, there are so many signs,” says Elam.
Criminal activity could also be a sign of child abuse, according to Elam.
CADA members will be attending a preschool fair to help provide information to parents on child abuse. Joblessness and other financial stress in parents is considered a major contributor in child abuse cases.
The first Child Abuse Prevention Month was celebrated in 1983. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recognizing the issue in April helps promote the social well being of families.
Elam says there are numbers community members and educators can call to help report the problem.
“If you do suspect child abuse, you know, you really want to give that child every chance,” says Elam.
CADA will host its third annual candlelight vigil at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center on April 28th.
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