Help for Parents of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused by Family Members
If you find out or suspect that your child has been sexually abused by a family member, it can take a toll on you as a parent. It’s important to find a way to manage your feelings, so you can focus on creating a safe environment for your child that is free from harm, judgment, and blame. It is imperative that when your child discloses to you, you continue to repeat the following messages through both your words and your actions: I love you; What happened is not your fault; I will do everything I can to keep you safe. It is [...]
What Is A Social Worker?
There are two main types of social workers: direct-service social workers, who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioural, and emotional issues. A social worker can work in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, and private practices. A social worker helps people cope with challenges in every stage of their lives. They help with a wide range of situations, such as adopting a child or being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Social workers work with many populations, including children, people with disabilities, [...]
What are Signs and Symptoms of Pedophilia?
According to Psychology Today, Pedophilia is considered a paraphilia, a condition in which a person's sexual arousal and gratification depend on fantasizing about and engaging in sexual behavior that is atypical and extreme. Pedophilia is defined as the fantasy or act of sexual activity with children who are generally age 13 years or younger. Pedophiles are usually men and can be attracted to either or both sexes. How well they relate to adults of the opposite sex varies. An estimated 20 percent of American children have been sexually molested, making pedophilia a common paraphilia. Offenders are usually family friends or relatives. Types of [...]
Tips on Healing and Loving Your Inner Child
Maxine Harley divulges insights on how to take care of ourselves mentally by taking care of our inner child. Rescuing and re-parenting the inner child will allow you to ‘fill in the gaps’ and enable you to live a more positive and rewarding life—with fun, laughter, spontaneity, authenticity, and most importantly, with love. Such as reminding yourself how special and wonderful you were as a child, or speaking kindly to your inner child each day, Remember that your inner child is a real part of your sub-conscious mind – a wounded child who needs your love, care and compassion...because no-one else [...]
Understanding the Six Types of Neglect: SEEMED
In their book The Neglected Child, authors Ginger Welch, Laura Wilhelm, and Heather Johnson describe what they define as the six types of neglect: Physical Neglect or Deprivation of Needs Neglect Medical Neglect Supervisory Neglect Environmental Neglect Educational Neglect Emotional Neglect Neglect impacts the overall development and health of children, so it's important that you do everything you can to recognize, respond, and prevent neglect. The authors of The Neglected Child recommend that educators memorize this statement: "If it SEEMED like neglect, report it." Each letter in SEEMED stands for one type of neglect and will help you remember what to look for [...]
How Pineville, Louisiana Raises Awareness For National Child Abuse Prevention
Children's Advocacy Network staff and supporters came together Monday to pray for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The agency organizes an annual prayer service for awareness every April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. "My prayer today is not just for the children, it's for those who come alongside," Nathan Martin told people gathered around the flagpole by the Red River in Pineville. Martin, pastor of Christian Challenge Worship Center and Pineville City Council member, prayed aloud for people who will help defend children and help bring healing in their lives. He prayed for victims to experience restoration and for an end [...]
The Start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Let us celebrate National Child Abuse Prevention Month for another year! As we recognize how important and beautiful children are, let's also remember how the history of this month began. Increasing public awareness of the need to ensure the safety and welfare of children led to the passage of the first Federal child protection legislation, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), in 1974. While CAPTA has been amended many times over the years, most recently by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, the purpose of the original legislation remains intact. Today, the Children's Bureau, Administration [...]
Spirit to Overcome is Alive and Well
As National Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, HPF would like to thank our readers and contributors, but most importantly our survivors who were so brave in sharing their stories in order to help others. We would also like to remind everyone that every day is Child Abuse Prevention Day and we must do our part to reach out and help those in need. Yesterday in Florence SC superheroes disguised as runners came to the rescue and raised awareness for child abuse prevention as part of the sixth-annual CAPES for Kids 5K/10K/Kids Fun Run to benefit CARE House [...]
