An Article On Child Abuse Prevention Month

Okay, so I found this article on the internet, talking about Child Abuse Prevention Month (which I didn't even know existed prior to today) and I thought that I'd share parts of it with all of you. I put dots in places where I removed things (If you want to read the read the entire article, however, here's the link: http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070331/NEWS01/703310316/1006 ) Enjoy!

~Danielle

Preventing children from being abused is everyone's responsibility
Reggie Dogan
rdogan@pnj.com

The only way to stop child abuse is to prevent it.............April's observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month is the right time to remind ourselves of our responsibility to prevent the abuse and neglect that robs so many of our children of their childhood, their sense of security and their future.

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It is unconscionable that three children die each day as a result of abuse or neglect, and countless others remain silent, their pain unnoticed and unreported, according to the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect. In Escambia and Santa Rosa counties last year, more than 7,000 cases of abuse and neglect were investigated.

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Child predators are increasingly using the Internet to lure young children into their trap of abuse, and it is incumbent upon parents and guardians to closely monitor their children's Internet usage and the sites they visit.

.........Child abuse prevention is everyone's responsibility. You can protect children by empowering yourself and getting involved in awareness and prevention efforts..........

Knowledge and education are power. Empower yourself and children with the techniques to protect every child.

Through prevention and education, together, we can stop the violence before it begins and keep our children safe from abuse and neglect.