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Posted 11/17/2010 by Childhelp
Describing abuse you’ve experienced is a challenge for anyone, but it can be especially difficult and traumatizing for a child. That is why trained forensic interviewers are normally utilized when dealing with children under the age of seven or ones with developmental delays. Read More »
Posted 11/10/2010 by Childhelp
This week we had the opportunity to sit down with a detective who works hand-in-hand with one of the Childhelp Advocacy centers. Each day, his cases focus on investigating crimes against children and gathering enough evidence to uncover and prosecute offenders. Read More »
Posted 11/04/2010 by Paulie Harraka
While playing with the kids, it was easy to forget why we were all there. Yet, it never failed that a reminder always surfaced at the most surprising of times. Read More »
Posted 11/03/2010 by Childhelp
When a child enters one of Childhelp’s five children’s advocacy centers they’re often afraid, emotionally drained and battered. Read More »
Posted 10/22/2010 by Childhelp
Domestic violence hurts everyone, not just those from abusive homes. Read More »
Posted 10/20/2010 by Childhelp
All parents know they can pass on certain genetic traits to their children. Kids always have “grandma’s eyes” or “dad’s nose” or “Uncle Jim’s laugh” or Read More »
Posted 10/11/2010 by Childhelp
Power and control. Those two emotions are the cornerstones behind almost all abusive behavior. Read More »
Posted 10/11/2010 by Childhelp
John Osborn, author and well know blogger for parenting, is one of ten finalists for the World’s Greatest Dad contest. As a committed friend and supporter of Childhelp... Read More »
Posted 10/06/2010 by Childhelp
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and at Childhelp we’re hoping you’ll stay aware of how violence in the home affects not only yourself, but your children as well. Read More »
Posted 09/09/2010 by Walt Stutz
The makers of the “I’m Tired of…” bracelets have partnered with Childhelp to raise funds and awareness for child abuse. Read More »
Posted 08/11/2010 by Walt Stutz
On Friday, August 6, 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Childhelp unveiled a resolution that brought together all 50 United States Governors to stand against child abuse and resolve to eradicate it. Read More »
Posted 07/28/2010 by Nick Hudson
Hats were thrown into the air, already filled thick with confetti and streamers, as students of the Class of 2010 at a Virginia high school yelled and shouted their excitement. Among them were four students from the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia Mentor and Tutor Program’s first graduating class. Read More »
Posted 07/09/2010 by Keri Doyle
I remember the first time I had to make a report. I was only in my first semester of college and working at an after-school program. Read More »
Posted 06/29/2010 by Chaplain David Henry, Childhelp Alice C. Tyler Village in Virginia
Meal time is special and is not just for nourishing our bodies. Read More »
Posted 06/18/2010 by David Henry, Chaplain at the Childhelp Alice C. Tyler Village in Virginia
Mother Nature provides enormous opportunities for hurting children Read More »
Posted 06/08/2010 by David Henry
The goal of the Village setting is to find ways to break that pattern of violence and anger and plug in some new patterns of caring and peace. Read More »
Posted 05/25/2010 by David Henry
When the children break out in song and their faces light up in smiles you can almost see the joy spilling out Read More »
Posted 05/18/2010 by David Henry
The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ says that exposure to a certain amount of dirt during your early life makes you a healthier person as you age. Read More »
Posted 05/13/2010 by David Henry
Everyone who works at the Alice C. Tyler Village has two jobs: to keep every child who lives at the Village safe and to make sure that they are treated with dignity. Read More »
Posted 05/12/2010 by Judith Renteria
So what sort of a book could you give to a child going to a strange place under sad circumstances? What sort of book could make one forget, if only for an instant, the pain, humiliation, and possibly horror of that removal and the things that led up to it? Read More »
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