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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include an update to the National Survey on Children's Exposure to Violence, advances in anti-bullying legislation and a new book on how policymakers can battle gun violence.

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Taking Child's Eyes Off Violence

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak sponsored legislation, approved this week, that will require the State's Department of Education to develop resources for helping parents to limit their children’s exposure to violence in the media. 
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Raymond Lesniak to help parents limit their children&#39;s exposure to violence in the media was approved Monday by the Senate as part of...

Nearly 2 of 3 Children Exposed to Violence, Crime, and Abuse

New research from an update of the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) is being released in JAMA Pediatrics this week. Some of the new research shows that about 2 out of 5 children are physically assaulted in a given year and 1 in 10 are injured in an assault.

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The evidence is mounting that children&#39;s exposure to violence, crime, and abuse can have serious consequences on their development, l...

Nearly 35 Million U.S. Children Have Experienced One or More Types of Childhood Trauma

According to a new survey on adverse childhood experiences, put together by the National Survey of Children's Health (NHCS), an estimated 34,825,978 children in the United States have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma.
Nearly 35 million U.S. children have experienced one or more types of childhood traumaNearly 35 million U.S. children have experienced one or more types of childhood trauma
Almost half the nation's children have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma, according to a new survey on a...

Teens Experience Both Sides of Dating Violence

In a new study from the Journal of Adolescent Health teens in a relationship that are experiencing dating violence are found to likely be both a perpetrator and victim in the relationships and not just one or the other. 
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Teens in a relationship that involves dating violence are likely to be both a victim and perpetrator, as opposed to being just one or the...

Safe in Memphis: Domestic Violence More than a Family Matter

Domestic violence is an ongoing problem in Memphis, and agencies reiterate the importance of a better understanding of what kind of longterm impact this kind of violence has on a child’s intellectual, emotional and social development and well-being.

Safe in Memphis: Domestic violence more than a family matterSafe in Memphis: Domestic violence more than a family matter
According to the Urban Child Institute, children are present in about half of all reported incidents of domestic violence, and they actua...

House Advances Anti-Bullying Effort

In Missouri, the House passed new legislation expanding bulling prevention efforts in schools. This bill requires school counselors to educate bullying victims on overcoming the effects of bullying and requires districts to implement prevention programs. 

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Under the bill passed by the House 149-9, school counselors must educate victims on how to overcome the effects of bullies and school dis...

A Line in the Sand: Tough Cure to Family Violence Attitudes but Necessary

In Australia, family violence is on the rise, a new $1 million a year government investment will see the creation of a new organization to advocate and raise awareness in communities about how to prevent violence against women and children. 
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ONE commitment in this week's federal budget is unlikely to draw much attention - but was announced to do just the opposite. It was a $1m...

How to Reduce Gun Violence: Book Finds Common Ground

A new book from John's Hopkins School of Public Health, "Reducing Gun Violence in America: Informing Policy with Evidence and Analysis," provides a balanced analysis about how legislators can  consider policy changes to diminish gun violence.
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The current discussion on gun violence in American society might suggest vast differences in opinions on the topic. Regardless of the tra...

Tackling Gang Violence, One Painting at a Time

To tackle the problem of gang violence in their communities, Bermudan artists are giving their take on the problem and possible solutions through the use of poetry, photography, painting and other forms of artistic expression. 
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Artists from all over the community will be giving their take on gang violence in Bermuda and possible solutions using poetry, photograph...

Can Kids Put an End to Bullying?

A recent conference on the creation of new tools and strategies to help combat bullying finds that children play a pivotal role in ending the problem. 
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include activities supporting Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, a strengthened law on human trafficking and a call for new bullying laws in the UK.

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SAMHSA Honors Demi Lovato for Her Work as Mentor to Young Adults

Actress and singer Demi Lovato, was honored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for mentoring and encouraging teens and youth overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.
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Today, chart-dominating singer, songwriter, and actress Demi Lovato was recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admi...

Mother's quest to find treatment for son highlights mental health system's limitations

A Chicago woman shares her struggles with acquiring mental health care for her son that has suffered from exposure to violence and substance abuse issues. 
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Her quest illuminates the challenges of navigating a mental health care system that many say is broken, leaving too many children and you...

Tomblin set to sign human trafficking bill

West Virginia Governor Tomblin is signing House Bill 2814 expanding protections for victims of human trafficking and increasing penalties for traffickers and recourse for survivors.  
Tomblin set to sign human trafficking bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is set to sign a bill that provides protections to victims of human trafficking. A signing cer...

It's Mental Health Week! May 6-12, 2013 CMHA's annual national awareness and education week

The Canadian Mental Health Association is supporting Mental Health Week and sharing the importance of understanding mental health and illness. They offer practical ways to maintain and improve mental health and support recovery from mental illness. 
It&#39;s Mental Health Week! May 6-12, 2013 CMHA&#39;s annual national awareness ...It&#39;s Mental Health Week! May 6-12, 2013 CMHA&#39;s annual national awareness ...
Up to 70 per cent of young adults living with mental health problems report that their symptoms started in childhood. A list of CMHA&#39;...

Traumatized Moms avoid tough talks with kids

A new study shows that mothers that have experienced childhood abuse and trauma show a reluctance to talk with their kids about their child's emotional experiences.
Traumatized moms avoid tough talks with kids - Science DailyTraumatized moms avoid tough talks with kids - Science Daily
May 6, 2013 — Mothers who have experienced childhood abuse, neglect or other traumatic experiences show an unwillingness to talk with the...

Bullying Suicides: Parents Call For New Law

In the United Kingdom parents that say their children committed suicide after being bullied are calling on Prime Minister David Cameron to introduce a new law to tackle the problem of bullying.
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A group of parents who say their children committed suicide after being bullied are calling on David Cameron to introduce a new law to ta...

OnCare art exhibit aims to raise awareness and erase stigma of mental health issues

OnCare's third annual Got Art? show at the MOST is held to celebrate the talents of young people and to raise awareness about children's mental health issues. 
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The artwork was being displayed at the MOST as part of the third annual Got Art? event presented by OnCare which celebrates the talents o...

Saginaw MAX System of Care celebrates Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9

Checkout what this community is doing to support mental health awareness and celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9.
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“Youth living with mental health challenges not only face the same daily struggles as their peers, but also the negative labels and comme...

Michelle Obama: Gun violence has children fearing death every day

First Lady, Michelle Obama, spoke with "CBS Sunday Morning" saying that she was struck by the extent to which the fear of gun violence dominated children's everyday lives after meeting with students last month.
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In an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning" that will air this weekend, the first lady said that when she met students after deli...

Child Abuse Ad Shows Hidden Message for Children

The ANAR Foundation, Aid to Children and Adolescents at Risk, has created two new bus ads, aimed at preventing and treating child abuse, one for adults and one for children.
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include discussion about the culture of violence, how to help kids cope with trauma and the results of a program reducing incidents of dating violence in male athletes.

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Don't Blame Parents for Sins of the Child

Experts remind communities of the importance in understanding how to recognize the signs of violence and that it is most often a combination of outside forces, not parenting, that can shape how violence is unleashed.
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Outside forces can unleash violence like Boston bombings, Sandy Hook school shooting, experts say. By Mary Brophy Marcus HealthDay Report...

A Culture of Violence

Celeste White shares the urgence of telling people about the severe impact of exposure to violence on children. She points out how often people don't realize the devastating impact that violence has on youth. 
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The problem of children&#39;s exposure to violence is urgent — and we can&#39;t afford to ignore it. One particularly brutal photo from t...

Helping Children and Teenagers Cope with Trauma

Checkout the live chat transcript discussing the aftermath of the suicide of Saratoga High School sophomore Audrie Pott. Katy Murphy led the discussion with Rebecca Rialon Berry, a child psychologist, discussing ways parents can recognize that their child has experienced a traumatic event.
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Join the Mercury News&#39; Katy Murphy in the aftermath of the suicide of Saratoga High School sophomore Audrie Pott as she leads a discu...

Human Trafficking & PTSD: Is there a connection?

Experts discuss the connection between survivors of human trafficking and undiagnosed PTSD symptoms. 
Human Trafficking & PTSD: Is there a connection?Human Trafficking & PTSD: Is there a connection?
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1, 2013 ─ Many believe that PTSD is a disorder that exclusively affects war veterans; however, professionals lik...

Talking to Maine Children About Child Abuse

One mother shares her daughter's experience with sexual assault and urges Maine legislator's to pass legislation encouraging the creation of better curricula and programs in schools targeting prevention efforts and how to recognize the signs of abuse. 
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If you were sexually assaulted, who would you tell? Now imagine you are a child or adolescent facing that question, and the person abusin...

Researchers: Stop Using the Word 'Bullying' in School

Researchers are now finding that the definition of bullying in school is being obscured and can wrongly incude things like sexual assault. This misunderstanding of the definition can skew the reality of what is actually happening to children and what is needed in prevention efforts.
Researchers: Stop using the word &#39;bullying&#39; in school - USA TodayResearchers: Stop using the word &#39;bullying&#39; in school - USA Today
Because it&#39;s "being used for everything from rolling eyes to &#39;not wanting to be your friend&#39; to sexual assault, the word...

Local Leaders Hold Summit to Discuss Gun Violence Prevention in Schools

Leaders in education, law enforcement, politics and mental health services across California gathered together to discuss ways to act in preventing gun violence in San Mateo County schools.
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By BCN. Hundreds of leaders in education, law enforcement, politics and mental health services have gathered in Redwood Shores today for ...

Portland Gang Violence Down Sharply from Last Year, Police Say

According to new records Portland gang violence calls are down in comparison to last year although police note that more needs to be done to reduce and prevent further incidents. 

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Portland gang violence calls are down so far this year, compared to the same period a year ago. But investigators are concerned about the...

Coaching Boys into Men Program Proves Effective in Preventing Teen Dating Violence

According to a new study, the Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM), program has been found to reduce the effects of dating violence and sexual assault by reducing abusive behaviors among male athletes toward their female partners.
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Violence Against Children Report Cards to be Launched

On May 30 the European Child Safety Alliance will launch the first known Violence Against Children Report Cards in Europe which will be launched for 29 countries. 
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include how parents can address violence with their kids, a bill providing aid to young trauma survivors and a new documentary following the impact of youth violence in Baltimore.

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8 Year Old Boston Marathon Bombing Victim: Violence in a Child's World

This article discusses how parents can address violence in a child's world and help them to understand how to cope with its effects. 
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CNN reported the tragic story of 8-year-old Martin Richard, who lost his life while watching his father in the Boston Marathon on Monday....

Sege/Pittel: Youth Violence: What Parents Can Do

As the problems of bullying, dating violence, child sexual abuse, assaults and abuse continue to harm youth this article provides parents and caregivers with steps they can take to help protect children.
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Children and adolescents learn from their experiences and think that what they see and experience are normal. A history of exposure to vi...

Lincoln-Sudbury Teens Work Against Dating Violence

In a continuing response to the murder of teen Lauren Astley, students and staff at Lincoln-Sudbury High School are raising awareness about teen dating violence. Their efforts resulted in this week's performance of “The Yellow Dress,’’ a one-woman play telling the story of a teenager involved in a relationship that began in love but ended in violence.
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Responding to the murder of Wayland teen Lauren Astley, students and staff at neighboring Lincoln-Sudbury High School have joined togethe...

Month of the Military Child

Milam Elementary School sets an example as schools and groups across the U.S. are honoring and supporting children of military parents in April in order to show appreciation for the young lives affected by military service.
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Milam Elementary School is among schools across the Army, country, and the world honoring children of military parents during the month o...

Bill Would Provide Aid for Young Trauma Victims

California Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, has created a bill set to expand mental health services for youth subject to depression and trauma as a result of shootings and gang violence. 
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Trauma-Sensitive Schools Interview with Jim Sporleder at Lincoln High School

In this podcast, high school principal, Jim Sporleder (ACEsConnection member), discusses the trauma-sensitive school model implemented at Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA. This new, innovated model creates a safe, educational environment for kids with high ACE scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
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In this podcast, high school principal, Jim Sporleder (ACEsConnection member), discusses the trauma-sensitive school model implemented at...

PBS KIDS' Arthur Tackles Bullying in New Episodes

This May, PBS Kid's Show "Arthur" is helping kids tackle the tough subject of bullying with the premiere of two new episodes centered around the subject.
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Smallscreen News This May, Arthur is helping kids tackle another tough subject with the premiere of two new episodes about bullying. PBS'...

Focusing on "Terrorism" alone in Boston Bombings can Hinder Opportunity to Understand, Prevent Violence

In this blog post Laura Kerr discusses the importance of learning from the tragedy of the Boston bombings and using the experience to raise understanding about the root of violence and how it can be prevented. 
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Lately I have been working on a paper about the phenomenology of violence, focusing on the present atrocities in the Democratic Republic ...

Local Documentarians Explore Youth Violence in Baltimore

A new film looks at the devastating impact of the epidemic of youth violence in Baltimore. The film also highlights organizations such as Safe Streets, a center for crime prevention of youth violence which is working on ways to rid the city of youth violence. 
Local Documentarians Explore Youth Violence in Baltimore
More than a decade ago, Baltimore classified youth violence as a public health issue, creating the Office of Youth Violence Prevention (O...

Google Helps Launch Global Human Trafficking Network to Fight Slavery

Google awarded $3 million to the Polaris Project, Liberty Asia and La Strada International to support the "Global Human Trafficking Hotline Network," which analyzes data from local hotlines to crack down on human slavery.

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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include a possible link between lead and violent crime, a new child welfare practice toolkit and a new gang violence prevention plan.

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Futures At Risk: Preventing Children's Exposure to Violence

Nadine Burke Harris, CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness and Esta Soler, president of Futures Without Violence have written a poignant piece about the pressing need for preventing violence exposure. 
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The good news is that we now know a great deal about how to change the odds for children exposed to violence and trauma. But, to protect ...

Possible Link Between Lead and Violent Crime

The preliminary findings of the first Australian study of potential links between lead exposure and violent crime shows that suburbs exposed to high lead pollution levels also experience high assault rates. 
Possible link between lead and violent crime
A scientist has begun the first study of potential links between exposure to lead in Australian children and violent crime later in life....

Leone and Gianakis: Confronting domestic violence and teen dating abuse

Columnists discuss prevention efforts that are making a deep impact on curbing domestic violence in Middlesex County.
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The several domestic violence homicide cases that have recently been resolved in the Superior Courthouse in Middlesex County serve as a s...

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Bedford County School Administrators Train to Tackle Bullying

Bedford County sent all of its principals back to the classroom to learn about bullying from a former student.
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To reach its goal, the school system is taking a tougher approach toward bullies. The school board adopted a new bullying policy last sum...

Tribe Targets Sexual Assault, Child Abuse

The Cherokee Nation has joined in the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to support Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker planted “pinwheels for prevention” Tuesday at a ceremony marking Child Abuse ...

Domestic Violence Charity Sonas Launches Verbal Abuse Campaign

Sonas, an Irish charity providing domestic violence refuge and support, has launched a campaign called ‘Killing Me Softly With His Words,' aimed at raising awareness about the effects of verbal abuse.
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Pictured (L-R): Suzanne Jackson of Sosueme.ie; Fiona Ryan, Sonas Housing CEO; and RTÉ 2FM DJ Ruth Scott Sonas, a charity that provides ho...

Maine Celebrates Children of Military Families in Month of April

Main Governor Paul R. LePage has proclaimed April as Military Child Appreciation Month to raise awareness about this special group of children.
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AUGUSTA, Maine - Gov. Paul R. LePage and First Lady Ann M. LePage are encouraging Mainers to recognize a very special group of children a...

Schools Not Doing Enough to Prevent Violence, Survey Finds

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) just released a survey from participants in February’s public forum, “School and Community Safety: Lessons Learned from Sandy Hook," revealing participants' skepticism that enough is being done to combat violence.
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WINDBER — With the Senate wrangling its way toward its first showdown vote Thursday on new gun restrictions, a local health advocacy prog...

New Gang Violence Plan to Go Before Newport News City Council

New Port News City Manager Neil Morgan has presented a detailed outline of a new $1.1 million gang violence plan for the coming year.
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include a new study that mistreated kids may suffer brain trauma, how communities are raising awareness about child abuse, and a new initiative in CA preventing gang violence.

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Dealing with Psychological Trauma in Children: Answers from Neuroscience, Community Initiatives, and Clinical Trials for Treating Childhood PTSD

Dr. Shaili Jain speaks with Dr. Victor Carrion, from the Stanford University School of Medicine, to understand more about the interplay between brain development and stress vulnerability.
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"Susie Ehrens spoke of her daughter who escaped from Sandy Hook with a group of other first graders when the shooter paused. Her daughter...

Study Finds 68% of Pupils Fear Assault at School

A South African study recently found that 68% of students are afraid of being bullied at school and won't report any abuse for fear of more bullying.
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Children can be deeply traumatised by bullying even after just one school term, and often they fear that reporting the abuse will just le...

Mistreated Kids Might Suffer Brain Trauma

Dr. Bruce Perry argues that there is often not enough emphasis on the connection between the effect of trauma and its impact on the developing child's brain.
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Dr. Bruce Perry said current approaches often fail because they don&#39;t address the ways that trauma alters a developing child&#39;s br...

Child Abuse Prevention Program Plants Pinwheels

In support of Child Abuse Prevention month one Utah organization is raising awareness by pushing their own Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.
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“We reached 54,000 students last year with our child abuse prevention education, and that&#39;s not enough,” she said. “So we always need...

Colorful Paper Cutouts Call Attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Madison County, Missouri government is raising awareness about child abuse prevention through a showcasing of  paper cutouts all over its lobby representing the many children they have served over the last year.
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T-shirts made by victims of child abuse, documenting what they went through in shocking detail, hang in the lobby of the Madison County A...

Steubenville Rape Case Highlighted Need for Sexual Assault Prevention, but Programs are Not Funded

The Steubenville rape trial has brought to light the troubling realization that although there are ways that sexual assaults can be prevented too many prevention programs for middle and high school students are being cut off from funding.

Steubenville rape case highlighted need for sexual assault prevention, but ...
The widely-publicized rape trial of two Steubenville football players last month caused conversations to take place across the country ab...

Nevada Bills Crack Down on Child Sex Trafficking

New Nevada state bill, AB280, is looking to increase penalties for offenders attempting to engage in sex with an underage prostitute and the younger the minor is the higher the penalties will be.
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A companion bill by Hambrick — AB241 — focused on improving services for sex-trafficked victims. The measure also creates a statutory pre...

Parent to Parent: Child Sex Trafficking

In an interview Patty Fleischmann, president of the newly-formed nonprofit StolenYouth, discusses the serious problem of child trafficking in the U.S. and explains the danger that exists for young people in the Seattle area.
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Child sex trafficking is something we normally think of happening in other countries, not here in our own backyard. But it is a problem h...

House Bill Would Let Schools Commission Law Enforcement Officers

The Missouri State House has decided to initially approve a bill to allow state schools to hire law enforcement officers. This is a response to the Sandy Hook School shooting that occurred in December 2012.
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... is just to tighten that up and is part of the recommendations from the Task Force on the Prevention of Child Sex Abuse.” The amendmen...

Livingston Launching Initiative to Prevent Gang Violence

Livingston, California's police chief announces the new "CEASE" program, which stands for Community Enhancements and Safe Environments, to help curb gang violence.
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Sara Sandrik More: Bio, E-mail, Facebook, Articles by Sara Sandrik, News Team. LIVINGSTON, Calif. (KFSN) -- One North Valley city is laun...
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include a new study linking parent-child violence to teen dating violence, reaching homeless youth through art and the staggering quantifiable cost of gun violence.

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Parent-child violence leads to teen dating violence, study suggests

A new study from Iowa State shows that teen dating violence is linked to the types of relationships that teenagers have with their parents and caregivers. 
Parent-child violence leads to teen dating violence, study suggests
"It is true that if you grow up in a violent household you have a higher likelihood of being in a violent relationship," said Brenda Lohm...

Fighting domestic violence with architecture and design

Sarah Goodyear writes about the impact of environment on the well being of mothers and children entering domestic violence shelters.
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YWCA Pierce County What should a domestic violence shelter look like? It's not something most people think about, or even want to think a...

Arguments in the home linked with babies' brain functioning

A new study from Psychological Science finds a connection between babies exposed to violent arguments between their parents and how the baby's brain processes emotional tone of voice.  
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The study, conducted by graduate student Alice Graham with her advisors Phil Fisher and Jennifer Pfeifer of the University of Oregon, fou...

Listen to the children

Marian Wright Edelman discusses the deep traumatic impact of gun violence on children and the additional negative reality of its high monetary cost.  
Listen to the Children
The 2008 National Survey of Children&#39;s Exposure to Violence found that more than one in five 14- to 17-year-olds had witnessed a shoo...

Methamphetamine use during pregnancy may affect a child's stress-response system

Findings from a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs shows that using methamphetamines while pregnant can cause children to have an abnormal response to stress. 
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We see other things coming into play — the mother&#39;s psychological health, alcohol use, exposure to violence at home or in the communi...

Connecting dots on child abuse to save lives

Discussion of the latest outcome from the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 and the creation of the The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. 
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The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities is the result of legislation, the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012, that got b...

ChopArt reaches out to homeless youth through art

ChopArt reaches out to homeless youth helping them cope and express themselves through art programs based in both medium and longterm emergency shelters. 
ChopArt reaches out to homeless youth through art
Whitley is the founder and CEO of ChopArt, organization that aims to help homeless youth express themselves through art. “We provide a va...

At least 40% of police officer families experience domestic violence

Futures Without Violences shares new family violence information showing a startling number of police officer families suffer from domestic violence. 
Futures Without Violence: News: At Least 40% Of Police Officer Families Experience Domestic Violence, Studies FindFutures Without Violence: News: At Least 40% Of Police Officer Families Experience Domestic Violence, Studies Find

Misogyny, objectification and the Steubenville rape case

Kimberly Tan shares a teen's perspective on the problems of violence and sexual assault and how the media has handled the Steubenville rape case.
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It hardly needs to be said that the media&#39;s outpouring of sympathy toward the defendants perpetuate what has been aptly termed a &quo...

Bullying not just a school problem

Sally Miller, Director of Development for both the West Lafayette School Corporation and Education Foundation, reminds us that bullying is not just a problem in schools but that its roots are in society.
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include New Zealand's efforts to reduce family violence, a community implementing trauma-informed care and a new anti-bullying musical.

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Exposure to violence, gene changes linked to asthma in Puerto Rican children

A new study from researcher's at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh found that Puerto Rican children who have asthma are more likely to be exposed to violence and to have changes in a gene that is associated with stress.
Exposure to violence, gene changes linked to asthma in Puerto Rican children
Puerto Rican children who have asthma are more likely to be exposed to violence and to have changes in a gene that is associated with str...

It's time to say no to family violence

In New Zealand rising awareness about the serious impact of exposure to family violence on children and teens is taking place.
It&#39;s time to say no to family violence
Children who are routinely exposed to violence when growing up are 66 times more likely to engage in criminal behaviour when teenagers. T...

Implementing trauma-informed care is continuous process, and other lessons learned from Johnson County Task Force

Valerie Carson writes about the need for trauma-informed care to combat the effects of childhood trauma which is directly linked to increased risk for poor health in adulthood. She shares some of the experiences of the Johnson County Task Force's efforts to move to trauma-informed care.

Implementing trauma-informed care is continuous process, and other lessons learned from Johnson County Task Force | Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Post date: March 6, 2013 11:52 AM Childhood trauma is directly tied to increased risk for poor health and health-related outcomes in adul...

Doctor convicted of failing to report sex abuse

An Ohio doctor is being sentenced next month as result of failing to report suspected child abuse serving as an example of the consequences of failing to follow the state's mandated reporting laws.
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By Mary Beth Lane The Columbus Dispatch Tuesday March 19, 2013 3:06 PM LANCASTER, Ohio - A Fairfield County jury has convicted a doctor o...

Many teens afraid to intervene in Sexual Assault

The NO MORE effort launched in March is a national effort to help raise awareness about dating violence and encourage involvement by teens and parents in order to stop the problem.
Many Teens Afraid to Intervene in Sexual Assault, Survey FindsMany Teens Afraid to Intervene in Sexual Assault, Survey Finds
WEDNESDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of all teens and young adults in the United States know a victim of dating violenc...

Steubenville rape case to be monitored by anti-sexual assault groups as in Jerry Sandusky trial

In order to monitor the progression of the case and raise awareness about sexual violence several national, state and local anti-sexual violence agencies and victim advocates are planning to attend the Steubenville rape trial.
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Rampant social media commentary, conflicts with a local prosecutor and debates over whether the teen athletes were getting preferential t...

McCain: State must combat human trafficking

Arizona House bill 2569 is set to address loopholes in state law which allow traffickers of children over 15 to be treated less harshly than those who sexually buy and abuse children under that age. 
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The recent unwillingness of Arizona House Judiciary Chairman Eddie Farnsworth to schedule a hearing for House Bill 2569 shines a direct a...

Rochester police tackles gang violence in the politest way possible

This video clip shows how police in Rochester, NY are trying an interesting new initiative to crack down on gang violence. They are writing polite letters to specific gang members explaining exactly why they should stop their illegal behavior. 
Rochester Police Tackles Gang Violence In The Politest Way Possible (VIDEO)Rochester Police Tackles Gang Violence In The Politest Way Possible (VIDEO)
The city is tired of violence, and the cops are watching, the letters say. According to WIVB, gang-related shootings in the area have rec...

A concert version of new anti-bullying musical home work will be presented at new world stages

Home Work, a new musical, has just been announced and is said that it, "takes a look at the 'dark side of high school' focusing on bullying, depression, suicide, gun violence, fitting in, and relationships."

Concert Version of New Anti-Bullying Musical Home Work Will Be Presented at ...Concert Version of New Anti-Bullying Musical Home Work Will Be Presented at ...
Home Work was penned by Nicholas B. Holstein (book writer and lyrics), Jeremy Blachman (lyrics) and Sophia E. DiGonis (music). The new mu...

Opinion: engaging youth in violence prevention

This opinion piece highlights Minneapolis Youth Violence Prevention Week (March 18th-22nd), acknowledging the city's story about its reduction of violence.
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Safe Start's weekly offering of current events with a childhood exposure to violence focus. This week's highlights include a new study exploring the problem of polyvictimization, a state bill expanding mandatory reporting requirements and a Chicago play exploring issues of youth violence.

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PSU professor's study explores children's exposure to violence

A new study by Portland State's Laura Hickman shows troubling evidence that a child exposed to several types of violence is more likely to lead to problems later on in life than if that child had been exposed to violence in fewer forms.
PSU professor's study explores children's exposure to violence | Portland State VanguardPSU professor's study explores children's exposure to violence | Portland State Vanguard
Mental, behavioral problems can result A child's exposure to multiple kinds of violence is more likely to lead to emotional and behaviora...

Melrose plans forum on children and violence in the media

Melrose, MA provides an example of a community proactively working to prevent and address the potential negative effects of media violence on children. 
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As part of his New Year, New Direction initiative, Mayor Rob Dolan and Superintendent of Schools Cyndy Taymore invite the public to a for...

Nathaniel Fujita highlights need for teen dating violence prevention

The tragic story of 20-year-old Nathaniel Fujita, just sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, reinforces the strong need for better prevention efforts in the fight against teen dating violence.
Nathaniel Fujita Highlights Need for Teen Dating Violence PreventionNathaniel Fujita Highlights Need for Teen Dating Violence Prevention
BU Professor Emily Rothman weighs in. Last week's sentencing of 20-year-old Nathaniel Fujita to life in prison without parole for the mur...

U.S. Attorney's office shines light on dating violence

Family Justice Center Executive Director Mary Travers Murphy spoke last week at Canisius College as part of a roundtable discussion headed up by the U.S. Attorney's office to shine a light on the issue of dating violence.
U.S. Attorney's office shines light on dating violence
Mon, Mar 11th 2013 12:00 am By MATT CHANDLER [email protected] | 716-541-1654 A teenage girl in the third row begins to quiver, a small, ...

Glendale school board candidates take on bullying

A local school board takes on the issue of addressing the problem of school bullying and discussing the responsibility that parents and school officials have to end it.
Glendale school board candidates take on bullying
Bullying among students and the responsibility that parents and district employees have when it happens was addressed by six of the seven...

Report shows sexually abused children aren't believed

Reports are saying that holes in British police information sharing systems are allowing sex offenders to escape justice and are hindering reports of abuse.
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The failure of British police forces to share information is allowing sex offenders to escape justice.That's according to the Inspectorat...

Bill to expand mandatory reporting of child abuse will help protect more kids

Alabama State Rep. Dickie Drake, R-Leeds, is proposing a bill aimed at protecting more children from abuse by adding physical therapists, all public and private K-12 employees, and employees of public and private institutions of post-secondary and higher education to a list of mandatory reporters of suspected abuse.
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Dickie Drake, R-Leeds, is sponsoring a bill that will add physical therapists, all public and private K-12 employees, and employees of pu...

On the matter of bullying

Checkout On the Matter of Bullying (Part One) and On the Matter of Bullying (Part Two) by Edric Haleen, two songs that support raising awareness about bullying.
On the Matter of BullyingOn the Matter of Bullying
If you&#39;ve ever been bullied, or know a child who has been bullied or is being bullied, then On the Matter of Bullying (Part One) and ...

Parents of children who died by suicide urge greater prevention training in Maine schools

In Maine a public hearing has taken place on a bill that will increase suicide prevention efforts in schools to combat Maine's standing as the state with the 11th highest suicide rate in the U.S.
Parents of children who died by suicide urge greater prevention training in ...Parents of children who died by suicide urge greater prevention training in ...
What we do from this day forward might be able to spare another mother from having to live with the pain of losing a child from suicide.”...

Chicago play features real stories of youth violence

In Chicago a new play, "How Long Will I Cry: Voices of Youth Violence,” raises awarenes about youth violence through depictions of young people who were involved with gangs, and participated in or were victims of street violence.
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