“Police and child welfare workers in Utah’s most populous county confirmed fewer cases of child abuse in 2020 after the pandemic closed schools, churches and other places where adults tend to spot signs of abuse. “Now, Salt Lake County leaders and advocates are urging people to keep an eye out in their own communities and […]
Pinwheel gardens promote awareness for child abuse prevention
“Pinwheel gardens have popped up around Redding in April to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month. “One of the sparkling displays recently was planted in front of the Win-River Mini Mart at Eastside and South Bonnyview roads. Other Pinwheel Gardens of Hope appeared outside the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office on Park Marina Circle and the […]
Art therapy for kids affected by crime
“After learning about the work of Camp HOPE [America] at the Ventura County Family Justice Center, members of the Westlake Women’s Club Art and Culture Committee collaborated with camp members to create a mural at the center. “Camp HOPE [America] is a program for children who have been affected by crime. The county adopted the […]
Nashville to soon offer camp for child victims of domestic violence
“Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nashville leaders are working to combat a different pandemic, one that is silently impacting 1 in 4 women and potentially thousands of children. “’Domestic violence is the pandemic that’s been going on for years and years,’ said Allison Cantway, Assistant Director of Client Services for the Office of Family Safety. “Cantway says her […]
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness of impact of abuse
“Since 2013, thousands of local residents have joined The Center for Family Justice for its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, a mile-long fundraising walk through downtown Fairfield to raise awareness about the impact sexual abuse and violence against women and girls has in the six local communities it serves. “For the second […]
‘Horses do amazing things’: Children impacted by family violence find comfort, healing at High Point therapeutic riding center
By Lee Anne Denyer HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is located in High Point and works with people of all ages and abilities. The group has Continue Reading »
Biden administration allocates $200 million to support survivors of domestic violence
By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN)- The Biden administration announced on Monday it is allocating $200 million from the American Rescue Plan to support services for survivors Continue Reading »
Domestic violence is on the rise in Sacramento. How neighbors, businesses can help
BY ORIZO HAJIGURBAN Trigger warning: upsetting subjects that pertain to domestic violence and abuse are discussed in this Q&A discussion. Joyce Bilyeu, director of client services Continue Reading »
Abuse victims can seek out help at Justice Center
By Editorial Simi Valley Acorn All too often, women, children and even men living in harm’s way suffer in silence as fear, confusion and lack Continue Reading »