Child abuse pictures tell the kids own stories of how much they have
suffered and the torment they have lived through. It only takes looking
at a few child abuse pictures on the Web to feel the heartbreak for
these poor child abuse victims. They speak of torture, neglect and
violence that those who have not suffered from can find it hard to
relate to. But seeing these child abuse pictures is the only way kids
can tell their stories and scream for help to those that view them. If
you are blissfully unaware of the horrors of how bad child abuse really
is, PLEASE take a moment to view my site and find out how you can help these innocent children. ....BEFORE IT'S TOO
LATE....
**Abuse and Neglect of American Children Has Increased 134% Since 1980
**Physical Abuse Has Increased 84% Since 1980
**Sexual Abuse Has Increased 350% Since 1980
**Emotional Abuse Has Increased 333% Since 1980
**Child Neglect Abuse Has Increased 320% Since 1980
NATIONAL:
*Since 1990, 10,000+ American children have died at
the hands of their parents or caretakers.
* Four children die every day
in this country from child abuse and neglect.
* In 2000, over 3 million children were reported as abused or neglected
in the U.S.
*80 percent of violent juvenile and adult prisoners were raised in
violent homes.
* The United States annually spends an estimated $258 million on foster
care, incarceration and other societal costs because of the abuse and
neglect of children. This amounts to $1,460 per family, per year.
Despite these high costs, the federal government invested only
$10 in prevention research for every case reported.
* Survivors of abuse are six times more likely to become abusive
parents.
* One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before
the age 18.
* Abused children are 25 times more likely to repeat a grade.
* 75 percent of high school dropouts have a history of abuse
in their families.
*45 percent of abused children become adult
alcoholics...
FACTS:
**The safest family for a child is a home in which the
biological parents are married.
**Cohabitation, an increasing phenomenon, is a major factor in
child abuse.
**The incidence of child abuse decreases significantly as family income
increases.
**Child abuse frequently is intergenerational.
**Child abuse is prevalent in "communities of abuse" with
family breakdown.
**Child abuse is directly associated with serious violent crime.
**The lowest risk ratio for physical abuse is one in which the
biological parents are married and the family has always been
intact.
**Abuse is 6x's higher in the second-safest environment: the blended
family in which the divorced mother has remarried.
**Abuse is 14x's higher if the child is living with a biological mother
who lives alone.
**Abuse is 20x's higher if the child is living with a biological father
who lives alone.
**Abuse is 20x's higher if the child is with biological parents
who are not married but are cohabiting.
**Abuse is 33x's higher if the child is living with a mother who is
living with a man.
** 1,500 children die from abuse each year.
**There are 140,000 injuries to children from abuse each year. **There are 1.7 million reports of child abuse each year.
** 1 in 4 women in North America were molested in childhood.
**2 million+ cases of child abuse and neglect are reported
each year in the U.S.
**An estimated 150,000 to 200,000 new cases of sexual abuse occur each
year.
**There were an estimated 903,000 victims of maltreatment
nationwide.
**An estimated 1,100 children died of abuse and neglect, a rate of
approximately 1.6
**1 in 7 males will have been sexually molested before the age of
18.
**10 deaths per 100,000 children per year in the general
populations.
**Each day in the U.S. more than 3 children die as a result of child
abuse in the home.
**Child abuse is reported on average every 10 seconds.
**Approximately 3 MILLION child abuse reports are made each year.
**oNLY two-thirds of the reported cases were investigated.
**An estimated 903,000 victims were substantiated by child protective services agencies in 1998.
**Convicted rape and sexual assault offenders report that 2/3 of their victims were under the age of 18.
**Among rape victims less than 12 years of age, 90% of the children knew the offender, according to police-recorded incident data.
**Frequently, the person who sexually molests a child is also a child themselves...
~IF THIS VIDEO DOES NOT WAKE YOU UP TO THE GRIM REALITIES OF CHILD ABUSE,
THEN NOTHING WILL~
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Child protection laws prevent public exposure of the details and horror of child abuse. Because of these laws, the majority of this practice remains cloaked in secrecy. This conintues to promote silence, denial and ignorance. The public isn’t aware of the major price society pays for the luxury of the several million dysfunctional families. Society needs to become informed.
******PLEASE NOTE******
NOT ALL PEOPLE THAT ARE "LABELED" AS A CHILD SEXUAL PEDOPHILE ARE ACTUALLY CHILD MOLESTERS-- ONLY ACCORDING TO CERTAIN STATES, THEIR LAWS & LEGISLATION. (FOR EXAMPLE)...IF A 17-YEAR OLD TEENAGE BOY HAS CONSENTUAL SEX WITH A GIRL UNDER THE AGE OF 16...IT COULD BE CONSIDERED CHILD MOLESTATION ACCORDING TO THE STATE THE INCIDENT OCCURS IN...WHILE IN OTHER STATES, IT IS ACCEPTABLE. (ie: SUCH AS A ROMEO & JULIET SCENARIO)
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******NOTE****** WE ARE NOT ABLE TO POST OUR "GRAPHIC" CHILD ABUSE IMAGES ON MYSPACE! PLEASE VISIT OUR "domain website" TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE HORRIFIC ABUSE THAT CHILDREN ARE HAVING TO ENDURE AT THE HANDS OF THEIR ABUSERS!!!
We are all experts at blocking things from our mind and blinding our eyes to the horrible realities of everyday life. However, when we are
confronted with pictures of child abuse, there is no way we can ignore the child abuse and neglect that many innocent children have to deal with on a daily basis. Pictures of child abuse pierce through the heart of the even the most rock callous of human beings. The lost innocence, the hidden pain and the helplessness that these children emanate move each and every one of us to become involved in the protection of our children. If you have never met an abused child, look for child abuse pictures and stare into the eyes of that child. The experience will change you forever. You might not be able to dedicate all your time to our cause, but by helping our organization either with time or donations, you are DOING YOUR PART.
Let's make sure there are no more child abuse pictures in the world! Murdered Children, Your Killers Walk Amongst Us!
*********************************************************** ***POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER***
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that's triggered by a traumatic event. You can develop post-traumatic stress disorder when you experience or witness an event that causes intense fear, helplessness or horror. Signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder typically begin within three months of a traumatic event such as war-combat-military, terror attacks, natural disasters, serious car accidents, rape, child abuse, or physical, sexual or mental abuse.
Post traumatic stress is a natural human reaction to extreme stress. A traumatic event is a shock to the whole body/mind system which can overwhelm the mind's processing system, leaving the symptoms unresolved and as if they are fixed in time. It can be very incapacitating and distressing. Developing symptoms of PTSD can happen to anyone, but fortunately there are very effective treatments available now which enable the mind's natural healing processing of the event to take place and then eliminate the symptoms, usually completely. PTSD makes you feel stressed and afraid. It affects your life and the people around you.
Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms have three categories:
intrusive memories, avoidance and numbing, and increased anxiety or emotional arousal.
SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:
* Flashbacks
* Trouble sleeping or nightmares
* Feeling alone
* Angry outbursts
* Feeling worried, guilty or sad
* Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event
* Avoiding thinking or talking about the event
* Feeling emotionally numb
* Avoiding activities you once enjoyed
* Hopelessness about the future
* Memory problems
* Trouble concentrating
* Difficulty maintaining close relationships
* Irritability or anger
* Overwhelming guilt or shame
* Self-destructive behavior
* Being easily startled or frightened
* Hearing or seeing things that aren't there People with PTSD may also have other problems. These include:
* Drinking or drug problems
* Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair
* Employment problems
* Relationships problems including divorce and violence
* Physical symptoms
* Suicidal Tendancies
~STAGES OF RECOVERY~ Denial
It is not unusual for people to be trapped in this stage for many years after the physical nature of the abuse has ended. Many survivors develop addictive or compulsive behaviours while attempting to mask the feelings and emotions connected to child sexual abuse. Those who remain in denial about the definition of sexual child abuse, the truth about the most frequent sexual child abuse offender are part of the reason sex offenders have the opportunity to abuse children. We are responsible...
“Those who ignore the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Confused awareness
At this stage, people begin to recognize the connection between their past trauma and present concerns. This new awareness may introduce feelings of anxiety, panic and fear. This can lead to a diagnosis of POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to one or more terrifying events that threatened or caused grave physical harm.
Reaching out
Survivors can be in a situation in which the perils of silence become more painful than the risk involved in speaking out. The healing process begins when we realize that we need help. This is the most important step in healing. Receiving individual counselling and/or joining support groups may play a role in the healing process.
Anger
After they reach out and become more aware of the impacts of the abuse, survivors often deal with intensified anger. This anger is an expected, natural part of the healing process. Thoughts of disclosure and confrontations may dominate this stage. Anger may be channelled towards anyone who excused or protected the abuser, anyone who did not believe their disclosure of the abuse, and anyone they feel should have been concerned but never took steps to help.
Depression
At this stage, adult survivors may recall the negative messages or criticisms that they received from their abuser as a child. If these seem valid to the adult survivor, they may cause him or her to become depressed when faced with and unable to make positive changes. If symptoms and triggers of their depression are identified and an appropriate support team is found, the chances of their being overwhelmed with feelings of despair may be minimized.
Clarity of feelings and emotions
For adult survivors of child sexual abuse, a key component to healing is to express and share their feelings. This can be achieved by survivors' learning to acknowledge and identify a wide variety of feelings and emotions, as well as finding ways to release them without hurting themselves or others. A good support team can be extremely valuable at this time.
Regrouping
This phase involves many positive changes in survivors' attitudes and feelings. In this stage, they develop a new sense of trust in others but, most importantly, they start to trust themselves. This phase includes learning from the past, examining the present, and planning for the future. Many survivors have suggested that this stage represents a transition from merely existing to actively living.
Moving on
This stage includes a shift in focus from the negative experiences of the past to positive plans for the future. Painful feelings and emotions do not dominate memories from the past. Positive coping skills developed in earlier stages are enhanced and assist survivors in moving on with their lives. Several coping skills that can help survivors to move on include learning to love and accept themselves, recognizing and celebrating personal growth, creating a healthy support team, grieving current losses as they occur, learning to deal with stress effectively, and recognizing when it is time to let go of painful feelings connected to the past.
Help is available for victims of child abuse--There is hope!!
Consider the following acrostic, written by a child abuse survivor:
I Went From:
A - Anger: I am always angry and mad.
B - Belonging: I am feeling isolated. No one cares!
U - Understood: I am never understood.
S - Shame: I feel blame, shame, and guilt for everything.
E - Entrapped: There is no way out-just surviving day by day.
D - Disgraced: There is no love-no honor. I'm humiliated.
To:
A - Anger: I now have righteous anger. I speak up for others and myself.
B - Belonging: I belong to the family of God. I am loved!
U - Understood: I am totally accepted and cared for.
S - Shame: My guilt and shame are gone. I am forgiven.
E - Ensnared: I'm protected by God and His way.
D - Death: There is no more disgrace, but God's grace instead!
MIZ--DATE--10/21/2009--7:04 PM
hi there! my name is celina :). i just wanted to say that i jus recently saw your profile and was in tears!! i never ever in my life thought that child abuse was gettin so bad. i really appreciate the fact that u took the time to create something to meaningful on ur page. it has opened my eyes and made me realize how severe child abuse is becoming! i dont personally know you but from everything on your profile i would have to say that you truely inspired me to actually take action towards child abuse and fight to stop it. i recently sent an email to everybody i knew with the link to your myspace page and they are spreading it around as well. i must say that the material on your myspace page has really opened up my eyes, including everyone i know. we really just wanted to say that its awesome that you took the time to set up something this beautiful and inspiring! i dont want to sound er.... cheesy i gues? but thank you SOO much, if it wasn't for me viewing your page i would never have had a change of heart. you truely created something beautiful here. :)
April--Date: Sept 23,2009--3:33PM
Thank you and I will do what I have to do to protect them. I've been thinking really hard, and I'm a stay at home mom. Why should I clean, cook, and everything else, when I can be out there helping children? So I've talked to my husband now, and I'm going to go volunteer at the crisis center in my town. Why should I be at home doing nothing, but all that when I could maybe make a change in someones life? I really love your page and I went as well and changed mine. Thank you for making me see whats more important in life, Its the children of the world.
Thank You Again--April
Donna--Date:Jul 18,2009--3:31 PM
Subject: Want to thank, Dreamcatcher for abused Children
You have helped me come out of my shell, when I needed to have someone listen to me . you have been a god sent , you have no clue how you help people everyday. sure what you post is sometimes not happy, but their is nothing happy about children getting abused. if it was happy it would mean there wasn't no more abuse in the world. but that doesn't happen. just want everyone to know you are doing a great job. so keep on posting . I have learned to smile again . since I learned how to open up and tell people what happen to me as a child wasn't easy .but I sure am glad I did I feel 100 % better about me and now I can look in the mirror for the first time and I like who I see. thanks to her.
Nixmary Brown Soldiers--May 21, 2009 6:32PM
Your page is the most important page on myspace. GOD bless you and all of your team. You are amazing. I am here for you. I advocate against child abuse and hold rallies in New York. Additionally, we are trying to pass a nationwide law titled Nixzmary Brown Law Nationwide.
Please continue to fight the good fight.
Love to you and yours,
Rosey
Midge--Mar 31, 2009 12:53 AM
Dreamcatchers is a cause I am committed to because it is keeping me awake and beginning to mobilize me to see my part in the solution to helping our nations children. I stand in strong belief of the Integrity of Dreamcatchers...Nothing will change my mind about the purity of desire behind this work for our nations children.
Midge--Professional Counselor--Pastor of Prayer and Discipleship
Pips--February 22,2009 4:20pm
Well I'm not a mother,but I just wanted to tell you that I think it's amazing what you're doing and reading your profile has opened my eyes to so many things .
My neighbor was arrested for abusing his daughter ... Thanks to YOU I was able to see the signs and understand her and reported him ..Thank you so much and keep doing a great job!
Andrea--Feb 21, 2009 9:09 PM
hello. i wanted to express how much i appricate ur page & cause. it has honestly made a difference within my life since i myself am a survivor of abuse. in some ways it has actually help me cope which i was unable to do for a few years. i have posted some of the facts i have found on ur page on my page to try help make people aware also. You have honestly made a difference within my life. Your page pulled me out of a deep depression and educated me. I am now no longer ashamed of being a victim of molestation because you i can now stand strong and say i am no longer a victim I am a survivor. Thank u very much it is people like you who make a difference i know you have made a difference within my life. thank u very much. Andrea
Krista--Feb 21, 2009 8:47 PM
Hi Sandra, I wanted to tell you that you are truely a blessed and courageous woman...I'm sure you do know that.
I found your myspace for abused children as I was looking for pics to put on mine...and WOW! You have inspired me more to do what God wants me to do. Thank you for helping those in need. What a gift you are. I want to help abused children. I've been thinking of fostering and doing fundraisers for shelters. I wanna reach the ones who need help in anyway that I can. Thanks again.
Judy--Feb 21 2009 9:17 PM
This site is one of the best use of "Myspace"
content I have run across!! Thank you for what you are doing and continue to do for those who cannot speak for themselves!! Take care my friend, Judy
Jen--Feb 13, 2009 6:04 PM
Hey! my names jennifer and i just wanted to say i looked at your website and your story was very impacting, i just wanted to say that i hope you daughter is doing ok and that i hope that you can help more people and abused kids. just tell me what i can do to help! and i think that you are a great person for doing what you are doing, and im sure that those millions of kids are so thankful for people like you.
Getting things out like this is very important, when i looked at you page i thought oh my gosh could this of really happend to those poor kids. i thought things like that just didnt happen! boy was i wrong! just let me know what i can do to help!!!!
DAVID---Feb 8, 2009 2:21 PM
Your myspace was part of a power point in my church. It was veiwed by 78 people/ it made people cry/ it was so powerful we just might show it next sunday/with your blessing of course! THE RESULTS-- 1 guy arrested for touching a kid in the nursery. Children are no longer silent here! Thank you for all you do and GOD bless!
MARISSA--- Jan 30 2009 3:31 AM
Honestly I have never read any of your bulletins, because I am a survivor of severe abuse, and I knew what each of the stories you post would say. I lived it, and I was afraid to live it again...But tonight I made up my mind to check out your page. What you do is amazing, no matter what anyone says. I cried for an hour before writing this, because your page rocked me to my core. You are truly an angel, you just have not gotten your wings yet...Please let me know anyway I can help. Please, ask of me, and I will give whatever you need help with my all. You are a saint, and God Bless You! You are truly one of the last few good people left!
JANICE---Dec 31, 2008 9:50 AM
We All Have Scars and Pretend We Don't, This is Hard to Look At but Past Time WE Do Something!! God Bless, My Prayer Is For All Who Have Been Abused and I will say this Prayer Every Day, Love Janice
TABBY-CAT---Dec 28, 2008 8:45 AM
this page is a blessing for me... i was sexually abused when i was little and my aunt introduced me to this page because i wanted to cut... it let me see that there is other people out there that went through even worse than me... unfortunately. so i wanted to thank you... you kept me from hurting myself once again last night... thanks.
DENEA---Nov 16, 2008 5:55 PM
you are a blessing to so many but escpecially those who don't have the resources to fight for their kids or children the think or know are being abused or neglected. so many in my experience don't have a clue about the reality of this problem everyone seems to want to ignore. hopefully after viewing your site and your liked sites they will have a clue and they can no longer ignore it. God bless you, you've given me more hope.
DOLPHINLOVER---Nov 15, 2008 12:49 AM
I had a life time of abuse. If I would of seen something like this page in my childhood, I would have told someone and made them believe me. I am healed because the Lord touched my life.
DD---Nov 14, 2008 11:14 PM
Thank you for the add. And thank you for being there for the hurting and for me. It mean's alot to me to have someone out there that care's for the hurting and abuse. May God bless you for what you are doing and angel's watch over you at all time's.
RICK---Nov 12, 2008 4:18 PM
You have a very eye opening page, Its very well put together, Thank You for caring about the children in need, I fully support your efforts.
EDDIE---Nov 5, 2008 11:07 PM
Just stopping by to say Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work, your pages are a wonderful resource and inspiration. Thank you for making a difference!
MARY---Nov 1, 2008 11:53 PM
I am so proud to have u as my friends!:) I am making sure I tell everyone on my space and friends and family I know about your page so they will pass the word and awareness of abused children . People I tell do look on Dreamcatchers and can not look at all of the pictures even though I tell them it will be upsetting but, I want many others to see this is happening to so many little ones not all children are blessed to have love from the beginning from their homes . :( God bless you! and lets keep protecting the children they need us. I wish Georgia would have a Dreamcatchers Thank you take care :)
TANKO---Sep 28, 2008 10:07 AM
THIS PAGE IS WONDERFUL AND VERY INFORMATIVE. STAY STRONG AND FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT. TANKO
HEATHER---Sep 25, 2008 1:36 PM
I looked over your page and I think what you guys are doing is amazing...its something that needs to be put out there, I will share your site to others. if there is anything I can ever do for you...im always here, just comment/message me anytime okay? tc and god bless
P.S There is hope
much love
Heather-
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SOURCES:
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http://www.yesican.org/stats.html
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/fatality.cfm
http://www.jimhopper.com/abstats/
http://www.childwelfare.gov/
http://www.mensrights.com.au/child27d.htm
***THEY'RE YOURS...THEY'RE MINE...THEY'RE OURS***
THEY BELONG TO ALL OF US AND IT'S OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDHOOD WHICH WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM IS GIVEN BACK BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN OUR MISSION TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE ONCE AND FOR ALL SO THAT,ONE DAY,NO CHILD WILL BECOME A VICTIM OF ABUSE.
***OUR MINISTRY***
-----FOUNDED IN 2007-----
WE ARE AN OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT 501(c)3 CHILD ABUSE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT AWARENESS & PREVENTION. WE ARE A LEGAL PUBLIC CHARITY LISTED IN THE MYSPACE IMPACT AWARDS DIRECTORY AND GUIDESTAR'S NONPROFIT DIRECTORY.
***OUR MISSION STATEMENT***
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON CHILD ABUSE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS, STATISTICS, INTERVENTION, REPORTING, PREVENTION & TO ASSIST VICTIMS & SURVIVORS IN LOCATING THE PROPER RESOURCES TO HELP ACHIEVE & ENABLE A FULL RECOVERY.
***OUR VISION*** D edicating our time & devotion to helping children. R ealizing every child has a right to be loved, safe & secure. E ncouraging & developing a sense of hope. A llowing time to heal, develop & overcome fears. M otivating & empowering victims to become survivors. C aring, nurturing and understanding. A wareness & education is the KEY to prevention. T eaching children to lead healthy, productive lives. C herishing all children equally. H elping to make a difference in a child's life. E ducating the public on child abuse. R aising our voices for the voiceless. S haring our power with the powerless.
*********************************************************** ~CHILD ABUSE IS KILLING OUR CHILDREN--
WHAT DO YOU INTEND TO DO ABOUT IT?~ The Mental, Physical and Sexual torture that pedophiles are putting our children through is beyond all comprehension.
Our children are growing up in a world that allows the very people who are suppose to protect them to abuse them-- With only a slap on the wrist as punishment!
It is time to make Child Abuse a heinous crime with ZERO TOLERANCE!
***********************************************************
DID YOU KNOW?
*1 in every 3 girls will be sexually molested before the age of 18
*1 in every 6 boys will be sexually molested before the age of 18
*Every 10 SECONDS a child is raped or killed in the U.S.
*Today up to 5 children will die from abuse or neglect
*In 13 seconds, another child will be abused in the U.S
*There were 2.9 million child abuse reports made in 1992
*ONLY 28% of the children identified as harmed by abuse are investigated
*Boys are at a greater risk of serious injury and of emotional neglect than are girls
*85% of the 1.2 - 1.5 million runaways are fleeing abuse at home
*80% of perpetrators are biological parents
*60 % of male survivors report at least one of their perpetrators to be female
*Natural mothers are the perpetrators of 93% of physical neglect, 86% of educational neglect, 78% of emotional neglect, 60% of physical abuse, and 55% of emotional abuse.
*Children in mother-only households are 4 times more likely to be fatally abused
*Female abusers are typically younger than male abusers.
*The median age was 30 years for women and 33 years for men
*Today 6 children will commit suicide
*Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death (ages 15-24)
*Untreated child abuse increases the likelihood of arrest for a violent crime by 38 percent
*60 MILLION survivors are former victims of child sexual abuse in America today
*71 % of child sex offenders are under the age of 35
*38% of women & 20% of men have been sexually abused during adolescence
*It is estimated that 3%-6% of the clergy population has abused a child
*The typical child sex offender molests an average of 117 children--most of whom do not report the offense
~~~ Imagine the outcry if these statistics represented a disease, which was wiping out 5 children per day, victimizing millions, and who's by-products where disabilities & expanding violence. Youth rights are really about human rights, and simple empathy is a giant first step to the benefits of increased awareness. The high jump in child abuse statistics shows the importance of youth rights by showing cases of frightening lack of knowledge!!~~~ ....Go ahead....
IT'S TIME TO GET ANGRY ABOUT CHILD ABUSE IN OUR NATION!!
***ABOUT THE FOUNDER***
***SANDRA***
(FOUNDER & PRESIDENT)
I continue to be asked over & over again "WHY DO YOU RUN THIS WEBSITE?"
I want everyone who reads this to know EXACTLY "why" .....
I am just a mother on a mission!
I was one of those parents who thought this type of thing would "never happen to me."
We lived in a small country town and my mother & stepfather babysat for me
to KEEP THEM SAFE FROM HARM while I struggled & worked the night shift.
I mean, if you can't trust your own family, who can you trust, right? WRONG!!!
The day that I walked-in & caught my stepfather molesting my 5-year old innocent daughter
was the most HORRIFIC & TRAUMATIC moment of my life.
--My world (and hers) as we knew it had just permanently changed--
On our way to the police station she looked at me and saw me crying.
She was wrapped in only a light blanket--
It was the only thing I could quickly grab as I rushed out of the house with her.
She said, "Mom, don't cry. It's okay...We were just playing our secret game."
My heart SANK!! How could I not have seen the signs?
Why didn't she tell me?
How did I not know?
I wanted this man to pay for what he did to my daughter!
He confessed to molesting my little girl from the age of 2-5 years old! HE STOLE THREE YEARS OF HER INNOCENCE, TRUST & CHILDHOOD!
I went through every emotion possible from shock, denial,
depression & even suicidal--then finally anger.
Even though he was prosecuted & sentenced to 15 years for CSC 2nd Degree,
It still didn't seem like enough.
I actually went out & purchased my first handgun
With the intention of serving my own justice,
but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
My child had already been through enough trauma. WOULD A JURY HAVE FOUND ME GUILTY?
It depends....
Because if any other parent had witnessed what I had to witness that horrific day,
By God, I cannot see how ANY jury could ever find a parent GUILTY!!
I am convinced that if I had known then, what I know now,
I would have seen the signs--I would have KNOWN something was wrong--I would have been able to STOP IT! I know how hard it is to comprehend HOW or WHY anyone would hurt our innocent children but, the reality is THEY DO. I have spent many hours working on my websites--hoping & praying to educate just ONE MORE PERSON--Because, for each new member educated on child abuse, is yet another chance of possibly saving an innocent child. My goal is to help educate others based on my own personal experiences, extensive research and firsthand knowledge of the turmoil, trauma and life-long effects abuse can have on your life.
Educate Yourself---Learn The Facts
This can happen in ANY household--Male or Female
It only takes a few minutes to look over our site
But, the knowledge gained will last you a lifetime.
It could just save a child's life! TOGETHER WE "CAN" MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
WHAT WE DO:
Coordinate and fund educational topics & information:
* Parenting Education
* Child Abuse Awareness & Education
* Abduction Prevention
* Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
* Anger Management for Parents
* Coloring books on Sexual Abuse Prevention
* Michigan Child Protection Law
* Internet Safety
* Child Abuse Signs & Symptoms
* Child Abuse Reporting
* Child Abuse Intervention
* Child Abuse Recovery
* Child Abuse Prevention
* Provide State Laws
Coordinate and provide education tools to:
(using my images/info/graphics as a powerpoint presentation)
* Churches
* Law Enforcement Agencies
* Juvenille Detension Employees
* CPS Workers
* Other Child Abuse Agencies
Coordinate and fund educational literature:
* Full-colored Child Abuse Awareness brochure
* Business Cards
* Educational Flyers
* Educational Postcards
* Posters
Coordinate and fund awareness education:
* Provide support for individuals (victims & survivors)
* Training & free information for service providers
* Community education & outreach
* Advocacy
* Research & evaluation
* Other prevention measures
Working together with:
* Law Enforcement Officials
* National Missing & Exploited Children
* Sex Offender Registry Officials
* Amber Alert
* Other Child Abuse Agencies
* Public Organizations
When a child is a victim of abuse by a member of their family, their world has changed forever.
They may have loved their abuser and the abuser has turned the relationship into something sadistic and cruel.
The victim of abuse is likely to feel very confused. How can they sort out the feelings of affection that they have for their abuser with the sick and disgusting act that was done to them.
Feelings that result from abuse should not be buried away.
As painful as it is, victims must talk about their experience and share their pain with others.
Finding meaning in suffering is the road to healing.
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CHILD ABUSE IS A MAJOR NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WHICH IS KILLING OUR CHILDREN! THIS WEBSITE WILL HELP EDUCATE YOU & GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND CHILD ABUSE. OFTEN CHILDREN & TEENS ARE ABUSED BY THE PEOPLE WHO ARE CLOSEST TO THEM SUCH AS FAMILY, FRIENDS, BABYSITTERS, DAYCARE PROVIDERS, NEIGHBORS, TEACHERS, COACHES, PRIESTS, AND EVEN THEIR OWN PARENTS! THESE ARE THE VERY PEOPLE THAT OUR CHILDREN SHOULD FEEL THE SAFEST WITH. EVERYDAY IN THE UNITED STATES THOUSAND OF CHILDREN ARE ABUSED. THAT ADDS UP TO MILLIONS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR!
CHILD ABUSE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE,
BUT IT IS REALITY..... ~~WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE~~
Child abuse is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of children. While most child abuse happens in the child's home, a significant portion also occurs in organizations involving children, such as churches, schools, child care businesses, and residential schools. There are four major categories of child abuse: neglect, physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse and sexual abuse. There are different subcategories within each type of abuse.
It's easy to identify some forms of child abuse, but difficult for other forms.
The fact that a child experienced harm doesn't necessarily reveal abuse.
Child abuse is an action or inaction that harms a child.
The person responsible should have known their action or inaction was likely to cause harm.
Well, that's a very legalistic point of view.
Let me give you another one. Child abuse, from the standpoint of the victim, is anything that harms you!!
~~SIGNS OF CHILD
ABUSE~~
* Unexplained bruises
* Self-destructive behaviors
* Welts, human bite marks, bald spots
* Unexplained burns, especially cigarette burns
* Unexplained fractures, injuries or abrasions
* Nervous, hyperactive, aggressive, disruptive and destructive behaviors
* Unusually wary of physical contact
* Unduly frightened of parent or caretaker
* Expresses little or no emotion when hurt
* Unduly shy, withdrawn and passive
~~Signs of physical abuse #1: Bruising~~
Bruising is the most common of abuse injuries. There are four factors to take into account when determining whether or not the bruising is suspicious: location, size, colour and frequency.
Location
Normal bruising can be found on the knees, shins, elbows, and the forehead. Toddlers are especially vulnerable to forehead bruising, as they frequently bump into furniture, counters, anything that is at their head level. But the size of the bruise(s), the colour, and the frequency in which bruising occurs can turn even normal bruising into suspicious bruising.
Suspicious bruising can be found on the face, head, chest, back, arms, genitalia, thighs, back of the legs, and buttocks.
Size
The size of the bruise(s) can tell us what object or body part the child was struck and/or harmed with. See under Beatings and Choking for more details on size of bruising.
Color
The color of the bruise(s) can tell us how fresh the bruise is and the force with which the child was struck. With Caucasian people, a bruise takes on a red, purple, black or blue appearance when it first appears, depending on the force of the blow. As the bruise heals it will turn green, then become a jaundice yellow before fading away completely. Though it seems obvious, I'll say it anyway: these changes in color will be difficult to see in dark-skinned children. Just remember that bruising is only one sign; keep reading for other signs.
Frequency
The more frequent the bruising incidents occur, the more likelihood of physical child abuse. The child may have a legitimate reason for the bruising, but if there are too many incidences, then the red flags of suspicion should go up.
~~Signs of physical abuse #2: Beatings~~
The pattern of bruising and/or abrasions will resemble the shape of the object or body part used. The most common are belts, sticks, bats, bottles, and fists), but children are frequently attacked with firearms and knives.
If a belt is used, there will be red welts that are the width of the belt. There may also be bruising, and/or bleeding. The length of the welt depends on how much of the belt came in contact with the skin. Typically, caregivers who use a belt will strike the buttocks, the back, and the backs of the legs.
If a child is beaten with a fist, the shape of the bruise(s) can be that of a whole fist, or the bruising can show up as a cluster of lines (the imprint of the fingers of the fist). If the knuckles were used, bruising will be a line of roundish discolorations that are somewhere between the size of a dime and a quarter, depending on the size of the fist. Caregivers who use their fists generally give blows to the face, head, chest, stomach, and arms. Injuries are often to the face and head: black eyes, bloody and/or broken nose, fat and split lips, swelling of the eyes, cheeks or jaw, bruising and abrasions to the side of the head. Broken ribs and internal injuries can also result with severe blows to the chest and stomach.
~~Signs of physical abuse #3: Burning~~
Burning is the third most frequent cause of death in children from 1 - 14 years of age, and the fourth most frequent in children under one year of age. 70 - 90% of childhood burns occur in the home during the winter months, early morning and late afternoons being the most vulnerable times.
There are several kinds of burns: chemical, cigarette, electrical, heat, and water burns. Each present their own unique signs of physical abuse.
With chemical burns on the skin's surface, depending on the chemical used, there can be a rash, blistering, and/or open sores that are pussing and/or bleeding. When caustic substances such as lye or acid are thrown, they are typically aimed at the child's face. If a child is forced to ingest chemicals, there will likely be nausea, vomiting, cramping, chest and abdominal pain, distention, and possibly unconsciousness.
Cigarette burns will be the size and shape of the cigarette tip. Typically, caregivers who burn children/youth with cigarettes do so on the backs of the arms, the buttocks, and the backs of the legs.
Electrical burns appear as black marks at the site of the burn, and can extend beyond, depending on the electrical appliance used, and the volts of electricity the child is exposed to. Size and shape are also determined by these latter two factors.
Heat burns such as that from a flame and/or flammable liquid can encompass any part of the body. If clothing is ignited, the whole body can be burned. Victims of this type of burning are often older children.
It is important to note here that not all water burns constitute signs of physical abuse. Accidental water burns generally appear as a splatter of splash burns. With non-accidental water burns, excessive splash marks will appear above the site of the primary impact, on body parts where accidental burning is unlikely. A child who is held under flowing hot water or immersed in scalding water will learn that the pain is lessened if they keep perfectly still. What results is what the medical profession calls the red sock or red glove. There will be a clear margin of bright red skin starting where the water line was and continue to all parts of the body that were immersed. Typically, the buttocks, legs, feet, and hands. Eventually, there will be peeling of skin layers.
~~Signs of physical abuse #4: Choking and Hanging~~
With these signs of physical abuse, a child who is choked will have bruising around the front and back of the neck that will resemble the fingers and thumb of the caregiver doing the choking. The bruising can also take the shape of a red band, depending on the pressure used, the length of time the pressure was exerted, and how much of the hand came in contact with the skin. If the caregiver is facing the child, the bruises at the front of the neck will be two thumb imprints, while the bruising at the back of the neck will be a tier of finger marks. This will be reversed (finger marks at the front, thumb marks at the back of the neck) if the caregiver is behind the child when doing the choking.
Bruising and possibly 'rope burns' around the neck will be evident when a child is hanged. The bruising will take on the imprint of the rope or material used to hang the child.
With these two signs of physical abuse, the child may be hoarse and/or have a cough, especially immediately and shortly after the choking or hanging incident. Damage to the larynx can occur in more severe cases. In extreme incidences', the neck may be broken.
~~Signs of physical abuse #5: Smothering and Drowning~~
During smothering, a child's breathing may be compromised, but other than this immediate effect, there may not be any noticeable physical abuse evidence. There can be bruising around the face, especially the nose and eyes, and upper chest area, depending on the item used to do the smothering, and the force exerted to asphyxiate the child.
With drowning, there may be hand or finger bruising at the back or side of the neck, or at the shoulders where the child was held under water with force.
The child's breathing may be jeopardized on a more long-term basis when these two signs of physical abuse are done regularly. If the child's breathing is raspy or the child has difficulty catching his/her breath, this may be a sign of smothering or drowning.
~~Signs of physical abuse #6: Poisoning~~
Poisoning may be difficult to detect because quantity is what determines the ill effects. Children can be poisoned with drugs, dish liquid, gas (i.e., combination of ammonia and bleach), and other noxious substances. A child who has been poisoned may suffer from nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, lethargy, sleepiness, light-headedness, dizziness, and, in more severe cases, unconsciousness. When noxious substances are force-fed to a child, depending on the substance, signs of physical abuse are: redness, chemical burns or bleeding in and around the mouth. If a child is forced to ingest dish liquid, the child will not be able to control his/her bowels, and a rash may be present around the mouth and lips.
~~Signs of physical abuse #7: Hair-pulling~~
Thinning hair and bald patches on the scalp may be present with severe hair-pulling. The child may experience headaches, and may also exhibit neck pain if the hair-pulling incidents are accompanied with jerking or snapping of the child's head.
~~Signs of physical abuse #8: Pushed from Heights~~
Bruising and broken bones are the most common abuse injuries when a child is pushed from heights. If a child is pushed down a flight of stairs, bruising may be present anywhere and everywhere on the child's body.
~~SEXUAL ABUSE SIGNS~~
**Physical trauma such as redness, rashes, and/or bleeding to oral,genital and/or anal areas
**Bruises on breasts, buttocks,lower abdomen, thighs, genital and/or rectal areas**
**Complaints of pain or itching in genital or anal areas**
**Difficulty walking or sitting**
**Unusual or offensive body odors**
**Difficulty in bladder or bowel control** **Constipation**
**Pain or discomfort on urination**
**Blood in urine**
**Abnormal dilation of vaginal or rectal openings** **Foreign bodies in vaginal, rectal or urethral openings**
**Sexually transmitted diseases found vaginally,rectally or orally**
**Yeast or bacterial infections**
**Frequent sore throats; difficulty swallowing; choking**
**Ear infections/problems**
**Sudden weight gain or extreme weight loss**
**Severe psychosomatic complaints such as stomachaches and
headaches**
**Engages in sexual activity that is not appropriate for the child's age**
**Suffers sleep disturbances or nightmares**
**Has pain, itching, bruising or bleeding in the genitalia**
**Had venereal disease**
**Has frequent urinary tract or yeast infections**
**Has a detailed and sophisticated understanding of sexual behaviors**
**Goes back to behaviors such as bed-wetting, speech loss**
Sexually abused older children may:
**Exhibit delinquent or aggressive behavior**
**Show signs of depression**
**Display injuries behaviors such as substance abuse, self-mutilation, attempts at suicide, prostitution and running away**
~~FAMILY INCEST~~
Incest refers to sexual acts between relatives. The type of incest that people are most worried about is parent-child incest. Sexual contact between an adult and a child is never all right for any reason. Even if the incest occurs when the child is legally an adult, it is very harmful. Incest between other adult family members and children or teens is also very hurtful. Any abuse of this kind, even if only suspected, should be reported.
Incest between those who are similar in age may be less damaging, but still harmful. Brother-sister incest, for example, often leaves children or teens feeling guilty once they realize it is not normal in society. In addition, the dual roles are confusing. A girl may feel that she can break up with a boyfriend, but how can she break up with a brother?
Signs of incest may include:
* having vaginal or rectal bleeding, pain, itching, swelling or discharge
* having trouble walking or sitting
* being depressed or withdrawing from friends or family
* being very secretive
* either avoiding or being unusually interested in things of a sexual nature, acting sexual, or drawing sexual themes
* having sleep problems or nightmares
* having stomach pain, bedwetting, urinary tract infection, or a sexually transmitted disease
* refusing to go to school
* saying that their bodies are dirty or damaged, or being afraid that there is something wrong with them in the genital area
* trying to run away
* trying to commit suicide.
~~VERBAL/EMOTIONAL ABUSE SIGNS~~ Boys
Aggression
Temper tantrums
Fights with peers and siblings
Bullying tactics
Frustrates easily
Disobedience
Lying and cheating
Destructive behaviours
Impulsive behaviours
Argumentative
Loud
Tease excessively
Worry excessively
Withdrawn
Speech disorders
Delayed physical or emotional development
Ulcers, asthma, severe allergies
Habit disorders, sucking, rocking
Unduly passive and undemanding
Very low self esteem
Extremely demanding, aggressive and angry
Antisocial, destructive
Depressed and/or suicidal
Attention seeking
Delinquent behavior, especially in adolescents
Girls
withdrawn
passive
approval-seeking
compliant
frustrates easily
infinite patience
clinging to adults
overly dependent
stubborn
tease excessively
worry excessively
somatic complaints
Long term effects of child abuse include fear, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, inappropriate sexual behavior, poor self esteem, tendency towards substance abuse and difficulty with close relationships.
~~TYPES OF NEGLECT~~
The definitions of neglect include physical neglect, child abandonment
and expulsion, medical neglect, inadequate supervision,
emotional neglect and educational neglect by parents, parent
substitutes, and other adult caretakers of children.
* Abandonment by parent or caregiver
* Unattended medical needs
* Consistent lack of supervision
* Consistent hunger,poorly dressed, poor hygiene
* Lice, distended stomach
* Poor social skills
* Indiscriminate with his or her affection
* Pale, listless
* Begs or steals food
* Frequently absent from school
* Falls asleep in class,displays fatigue
* Self-destructive
~~PHYSICAL NEGLECT~~
Refusal of Health Care
Failure to provide or allow needed care in accord with
recommendations
Failure or delay to seek timely and appropriate
medical care for a serious health problem
Abandonment or Desertion of a child without arranging for reasonable care and supervision
Expulsion or blatant refusals of custody, such as permanent or indefinite expulsion of a child from the home or refusal to accept custody of a returned runaway.
~~OTHER CUSTODY ISSUES~~
Custody-related forms of inattention to the child's needs other
than those covered by abandonment or expulsion.
(For example, repeated shuttling of a child from one household to another due to apparent unwillingness to maintain custody, or chronically
and repeatedly leaving a child with others for days/weeks at a
time.)
~~OTHER PHYSICAL NEGLECT~~
Conspicuous inattention to avoidable hazards in the home
Inadequate nutrition, clothing, or hygiene
Any other forms of reckless disregard of the child's safety and welfare
(Such as driving with the child while intoxicated or leaving a
child unattended in a vehicle.
~~SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME~~
In any abusive head trauma case, the duration and force of the shaking, the number of episodes, and whether impact is involved all affect the severity of the infant's injuries. In the most violent cases, children may arrive at the emergency room unconscious, suffering seizures, or in shock. But in many cases, infants may never be brought to medical attention if they don't exhibit such severe symptoms.
In less severe cases, a child who has been shaken may experience:
* lethargy
* irritability
* vomiting
* poor sucking or swallowing
* decreased appetite
* lack of smiling or vocalizing
* rigidity
* seizures
* difficulty breathing
* altered consciousness
* unequal pupil size
* an inability to lift the head
* an inability to focus the eyes or track movement
~~CYBERSAFETY FACT SHEET~~
There are an estimated 77 million kids online today.
There are more than 40,000 chat rooms where children can meet child predators.
Pedophiles lure kids in with games, establish relationships with them on-line, then arrange to meet face-to-face.
75 percent of children are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their family in exchange for goods and/or services. (gifts, free samples, free online games, etc.)
Chat rooms and instant/private messages are two main tools pedophiles use to contact children on-line.
Online child pornography/child sex exploitation is the most significant crime problem confronting the FBI that involves crimes against children.
There is a 100% chance of a child meeting a predator in a chat room.
Children are reported missing into the FBI computer program system at the rate of:
• 825,600 kids per year
• 68,800 kids per month
• 16,100 kids per week
• 2,300 kids per day
• 96 kids per hour
• 3 kids every 2 minutes
~~HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ABUSE~~
Do not be alone with anyone who hurts you. What is being
done to you is NOT right & is NOT your fault. Find an
adult you trust and tell them what is happening. If they
don't believe you, keep telling until someone does believe you. The adult you talk to about your abuse (perhaps a teacher or a
neighbor) may want to tell the police or child protective
services about the person who is hurting you. If you are too
nervous or scared to tell someone you know about the abuse,
call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453), then press 1.
~~GET HELP NOW~~
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. Every day in the United States thousands of
kids are abused. That adds up to millions of kids each year. Often children and teens are abused by the people who are closest
to them like family, friends, sitters, neighbors and
sometimes even teachers and coaches. These are the very
people that children should feel the safest with.
~~***Toll-Free Crisis Hotline
Numbers***~~ Childhelp®
Phone: 800.4.A.CHILD (800.422.4453) CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Stop It Now!
Phone: 888.PREVENT (888.773.8368) FAMILY VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800.799.SAFE (800.799.7233) MISSING/ABDUCTED CHILDREN
Child Find of America
Phone: 800.I.AM.LOST (800.426.5678) CHILD FIND OF AMERICA---MEDIATION
Phone: 800.A.WAY.OUT (800.292.9688) NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED
CHILDREN
Phone: 800.THE.LOST (800.843.5678) RAPE/INCEST
Rape and Incest National Network
Phone: 800.656.HOPE; Ext. 1 (800.656.4673; Ext. 1) YOUTH IN TROUBLE/RUNAWAYS
National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY) CRIME VICTIMS
National Center for Victims of Crime
Phone: 800.FYI.CALL (800.394.2255)
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Thankyou for accepting me as your friend. I as well, am determined to get the message out there to help END All Child Abuse. I urge everyone, please get involved! All those children have, are us! Again, Thankyou! ~Nancy Hull
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ADDING ME! GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE THINGS YOU DO!! NO ONE SHOULD EVER HURT A CHILD OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER! MY DAUGHTER WAS MOLESTED AT THE AGE OR 4 BY A FAMILY MEMBER WHICH GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT YOU DARE NOT TRUST ANYONE WITH YOUR CHILDREN! GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU DO!!! XOXOXO~~~ SHARI
Thanks for being my friend! Sometimes you just need someone to talk to & I can be that person for you! I am here to lift you up when you feel down. Feel free to msg or email me anytime. your_girl_amy@yahoo.com Please take a moment & visit my site, http://thecoachamy.blogspot.com
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO STOP AND SAY HI IN A WHILE. BUT EVERY TIME I DO I AM SO IMPRESSED. I FIND SOMETHING NEW EACH TIME THAT I DID NOT SEE BEFORE. BEING A VICTIM MYSELF I CAN NOT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO AND THE INFORMATION YOU PUT OUT THERE TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE. LUV YA THANK YOU FOR CARING.
Its hard to know its possible for anyone to do these horrible things especially to their own children...my heart hurts for them who have been through this hell..
wow i was abused child myself ..and this is such a sad thing that goes unscene often im more than willing to contruibute to your worth while cause its heart breaking to see such light taken from a child ....Thanks for adding me....god bless you...
Thank you for all you do... you are a GREAT person for creating this MySpace... i hope that others feel impowered by your stranth and take time to heal... We are Servivers not Victoms... we cant let them win by living in shadows...
you are welcome. My husband and I have been married for 22 years and have taken in 204 abused children. We love children.Some of them we only had a couple of weeks and some of them a couple of months and some of them we raised. But they knew they were loved here. I welcome you to my page and to my circle of friends. Together we can fight child abuse. Thank you for adding me.
It's Just me dropping in to thank you for your friendship and for ALL the work you do for God's Little Angels !! I WROTE AND RECORDED THIS SONG TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS EVIL BEHAVIOR!!! “Why Do Angels Cry” They Cry for you and I…They Cry out to be heard…Thank YOU for caring. Dianna.
I have a song you have to look up you will love it...when i heard it I knew this is what we need more people to realize, tried to add the link here but I cant so the song is "one day' by Matisyahu. I know you are really busy but i think you would realy like it. Have a great week.
Thank you for adding me, It is wonderful to see you have a website for these angels. It is the most heartbreaking thing in the world to see a child being abused.
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