http://www.innocentones.org child abuse prevention advocates Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:19:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The things you say as a parent to your children often stays with them forever. Children need to feel accepted and loved for simply being themselves, and not only told this when they do things well. As parents we have the responsibility to build and strengthen the self esteem of ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/12/tell-your-children-that-you-love-them/ From the moment a couple first finds out that they will soon be welcoming a new addition to their family they dream of being the perfect parents. They agree and aspire to be the best parents they can be.  We all can relate to this, as we all desire to ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/11/how-to-better-understand-yourself-as-a-parent/ Throughout history, being a parent is and has always been the most important job one can ever do. Parenting is not a 9 to 5 job or other career choice. Parenting lasts a lifetime. Many people have said that parenting is an amazing journey filled with rewards and sometimes seemingly ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/09/parenting-101/ Fact: Child abuse, maltreatment and neglect is a causative factor in youth suicide, crime, homelessness, mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse and unemployment in young people and adults. Research has found evidence to support a connection between child abuse and range of social problems. Here are some statistics for you to ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/09/the-impact-of-child-abuse-on-our-society/ National Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Telephone Numbers and Website Information Below are the toll-free numbers and websites for specific agencies designated to accept and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect for each state in the United States. Alabama Local (toll):    (334) 242-9500 Alabama Child Abuse Reporting Website Alaska Toll-Free:    (800) 478-4444 Alaska Child Abuse ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/08/national-help-numbers/ In a report published in 2007, the estimated daily cost of Child Abuse and Neglect in United States was $284 Million Per Day*. This is what the number looks like when you break it down and relate it: Costing about $0.90 per person per day in the U.S. $11,849,315.08 equals the amount ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/08/284-million/ Recognize the signs of child abuse The effects of child abuse and neglect are not always easy to identify and people who abuse can go to great lengths to hide it. Many of the common signs of child abuse can be confused with normal, everyday happenings. Adults need to be aware ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/08/recognizing-the-signs/ All parents need support. All parents need information. All parents need support and information from time to time and for a variety of reasons. When a parent seeks out assistance, he/she is exercising a vital parenting role. Local and National Help Lines National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD / 1-800-422-4453 Utah Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800- ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/08/help-yourself-help-them/ It is often hard to know what to do to help a child or young person who has been abused. You may think you are over-reacting or mistaken. You worry that you may be seen by others as interfering. You might think you may be responsible for breaking the family ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/08/deciding-to-take-action/ Raise awareness about child abuse by talking to friends and neighbors about child abuse and how to prevent it. Help community groups, clubs or organizations, like the Utah Valley Family Support and Treatment Center, to distribute copies of this booklet throughout the community. Support local efforts to help families, such as fundraising ... http://www.innocentones.org/2008/08/things-you-can-do-in-your-community/