We have all seen this scene played out too many times before. I understand that people feel overwhelmed. I understand that desperation is real... I just don't understand harming your child. I have 2 children and I can't imagine doing anything to intentionally harm them. Today I have chosen to highlight a charity that is working to make a difference in the lives of many children and parents.
In the USA, Children are more apt to die from abuse than from accidents. Each year 18,000 children and youth are permanently disabled and 565,000 are seriously injured. Child abuse kills more than 3 children every day in America.
Love Our Children USA was founded on a promise to America's children to keep them safe. Our commitment is to break the cycle of violence against children. Empowering the public with knowledge … giving children and youth a voice by speaking for them… advocating for their safety and taking their message to the media and to our communities … a liaison between those with no power and those with power. Practicing safe and positive parenting in every home … every school ... every community across America ... for all children ... creating successful families. Getting to the root of the cause of child violence ... and breaking the cycle — before it starts. And by doing this we can stop domestic violence which begins with the victimization of children.
WHY LOVE OUR CHILDREN USA?
- Because each year over 3 million children are victimized and neglected and those are only the ones that are reported! The actual number of child victims is estimated to be three times greater.
- Because each year almost 1.8 million children are reported missing – many of them abducted from their own homes and front yards.
- Because over 580,000 children in this country live in foster care.
- Because 1 out of 7 kids and teens are approached by online predators every day.
- Because 1 out of 4 kids are bullied
- Because 42% of kids have been bullied online
And what are the long-term effects of being victimized, neglected and abandoned? Best case … an abused child's foundation is undermined! Worst case … A child dies! Children who are victimized, neglected and abandoned are likelier to become:
- School dropouts
- Runaways
- Pregnant teenagers
- Substance abusers
- Gun Users
- Juvenile delinquents
- Adult criminals
- Violent
- Unemployable
- Argumentative
- Out of control
- Prostitutes
- Low Achievers
- Abusers to partners, spouses and children - and the circle of violence continues.
Violence against children only ends when a child comes forward or a concerned person recognizes the warning signs and reports the abuse. Sometimes, people may fear getting personally involved or they may be in denial of a child they know who is being hurt. Making a call to the hotline where the child is being harmed can generate help a family needs but is unable to seek. Child violence is a problem on the national and local levels that requires action in the form of caring individuals in each community.
Children are our dreams and hopes. They will reflect their childhood as an adult. They are never at fault for the violence that adults inflict upon them. You can help replace the hate, hurt and fear of a child victim with love, understanding and security by taking an active role. A person’s actions, or lack of action, not only affects the abused child, but everyone in our country. Even if you just suspect abuse … Report it!
Please, if you have issues with anger or violence against your spouse or children, talk to someone and get some help. There is help out there for you. Or, if you suspect Child Abuse or Domestic Violence, or you know a victim of abuse who lives with the pain of their terror … Please make that call! You may be saving a life and at the very least saving someone from the pain and terror of being abused!
Click here for a list of National 24 hour toll free help line numbers.
Get Involved:
Donate to Love Our Children USA.
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Source: Love Our Children USA
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