{"id":1713,"date":"2022-04-05T12:14:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T16:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2022-04-05T12:35:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T16:35:12","slug":"its-national-child-abuse-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/index.php\/2022\/04\/05\/its-national-child-abuse-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s National Child Abuse Prevention Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-2d21f1e\" id=\"how-you-can-help\" data-block-id=\"2d21f1e\"><style>.stk-2d21f1e{margin-bottom:16px !important}.stk-2d21f1e .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:48px !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-2d21f1e .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:48px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Three ways you can help<\/em><\/strong>!<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-05182fa\" data-block-id=\"05182fa\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">image<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/220405-ABUSED-child-1439468_1280-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/220405-ABUSED-child-1439468_1280-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/220405-ABUSED-child-1439468_1280-980x651.jpg 980w, https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/220405-ABUSED-child-1439468_1280-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the pandemic, rates of child abuse and exploitation have risen dramatically.&nbsp; Often this is found to be a common first step amongst those children who eventually become sex trafficking victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoping to escape the abuse received as a child, they easily fall victim to sweet-talking traffickers who promise a better future, a better job, or love\u2026and the cycle starts again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you know of someone being abused, here are some resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-88e048a\" id=\"odjfs\" data-block-id=\"88e048a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">ODJFS<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ohio, you can call <strong>Ohio\u2019s Department of Job and Family Services <\/strong>to report child abuse or neglect at 855-O-H-CHILD&nbsp;&nbsp; (855-642-4453). Reports can be anonymous and an automated directory will link callers to a child welfare or law enforcement office in the appropriate county. <a href=\"https:\/\/jfs.ohio.gov\/ocf\/reportchildabuseandneglect.stm\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What information is helpful when making a report?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>The name and address of the child you suspect is being abused or neglected;<\/li><li>The age of the child;<\/li><li>The name and address of the parents or caretakers;<\/li><li>The name of the person you suspect is abusing or neglecting the child and the address if available;<\/li><li>The reason you suspect the child is being abused and neglected;<\/li><li>Any other information which may be helpful to the investigation; and<\/li><li>You have the option of giving your name or reporting anonymously. Giving your name can help the investigator clarify information. The agency will not give your name to the person suspected of abusing the child.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-73b461c\" data-block-id=\"73b461c\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-e449e13\" id=\"a-href-https-fightchildabuse-org-fight-child-abuse-org-a\" data-block-id=\"e449e13\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fightchildabuse.org\/\">FightChildAbuse.org<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning what to do to recognize as well as prevent child abuse is always a great place to start.&nbsp; Here are age-appropriate videos and discussion starters for kindergartners through teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/FightChildAbuse.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/sht\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/220405-protect-yourself-videos-582x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1714\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-7ca7c3b\" data-block-id=\"7ca7c3b\"><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-9d9a11e\" id=\"strong-a-href-https-forthechild-org-resources-for-the-child-hope-health-healing-a-strong\" data-block-id=\"9d9a11e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forthechild.org\/resources\/\">For the Child \u2013 hope, health, healing<\/a><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the west coast, ForTheChild knows that the ability to live a productive life \u2013 to love, laugh, and achieve great things \u2013 begins in childhood.&nbsp; Abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, and childhood trauma can derail a child\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They offer a list of additional resources on their <a href=\"https:\/\/forthechild.org\/resources\/\">website:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child Abuse Prevention Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevent Child Abuse America<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/preventchildabuse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.preventchildabuse.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Child Abuse \u2013 The Five Protective Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/violenceprevention\/childmaltreatment\/riskprotectivefactors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/violenceprevention\/childmaltreatment\/riskprotectivefactors.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctf4kids.org\/about-prevention\/strengthening-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/ctf4kids.org\/about-prevention\/strengthening-families<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.practicenotes.org\/v18n2\/SFF.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.practicenotes.org\/v18n2\/SFF.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Center for Missing and Exploited Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (Child Traumatic Stress Network)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nctsn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.nctsn.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Child Abuse Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childwelfare.gov\">https:\/\/www.childwelfare.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parenting Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/childdevelopment\/positiveparenting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/childdevelopment\/positiveparenting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/guide-parents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/guide-parents.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parenting Children with Special Needs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/pcwsn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.pcwsn.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/parentingspecialneeds.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/parentingspecialneeds.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fussy Baby<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newkidscenter.com\/Fussy-Newborn.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.newkidscenter.com\/Fussy-Newborn.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\">https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/care\/newborn\/ways-to-soothe-fussy-newborn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/care\/newborn\/ways-to-soothe-fussy-newborn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zero To Three&nbsp; 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