http://www.childhelp.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-01-31T16:42:37+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/thank-you-2011-here-we-come-2012/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/thank-you-2011-here-we-come-2012/ 2011 brought many great things to Childhelp. We wanted to highlight some of our favorite and thank all of our supporters, friends and Childhelp family. 2012-01-31T15:42:37+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/we-get-to-make-a-difference/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/we-get-to-make-a-difference/ Director of the Childhelp Children's Center of East Tennessee discusses the child abuse prevention and treatment programs provided by the Center and details the rewards of her job. 2012-01-25T17:31:10+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/talking-about-the-hard-things/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/talking-about-the-hard-things/ An Inside look with a Childhelp Forensics Interviewer: "The cases that make the news are a minute percent of what we hear, see and try to prevent from reoccurring on a daily basis." 2012-01-11T20:47:13+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/cps-reforms-are-one-giant-step-forward-for-kids/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/cps-reforms-are-one-giant-step-forward-for-kids/ Central to the plan is a proposal to create a new unit of investigators outside of CPS, people with either law enforcement experience or specialized training in how to recognize a crime scene. 2012-01-04T17:40:25+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/the-holidays-at-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/the-holidays-at-childhelp/ Want to know how Childhelp celebrated Christmas this year? Take a look at this slideshow of photos and handmade Christmas cards from the villages: 2011-12-28T14:56:59+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/new-years-resolution-get-an-early-start-on-tax-season/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/new-years-resolution-get-an-early-start-on-tax-season/ Bestselling author and Childhelp supporter, Sharon Lechter, offers our generous donors a little tax advice to manage your charitable giving. 2011-12-22T20:56:10+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/ten-year-old-girl-speaks-up-to-keep-her-sisters-safe/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/ten-year-old-girl-speaks-up-to-keep-her-sisters-safe/ In Davenport, Iowa, two years of sexual molestation committed against three young girls have been brought to an end by the courageous actions of a ten year old girl. 2011-12-21T17:37:56+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/inside-the-arizona-advocacy-center-with-lisa-ciolli/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/inside-the-arizona-advocacy-center-with-lisa-ciolli/ This week begins a series of blog posts that will take us inside the Childhelp Advocacy Centers around the country. We’ll begin the series with Arizona Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Ciolli.} 2011-12-21T16:20:32+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/after-the-call/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/after-the-call/ The skilled counselors who staff the National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD) provide resources, information and emotional support to an average of 500 callers per day, but are rarely informed as to what happens after the call. They offer their advice, lend an ear and hope for the best. 2011-12-14T19:09:46+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/the-three-gifts-for-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/the-three-gifts-for-childhelp/ Kathie Lee Gifford, long-time Childhelp Ambassador, is generously donating $1 to Childhelp from the sale of each of her new The Three Gifts children’s books} 2011-12-09T18:17:18+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/getting-to-know-childhelp-an-interview-with-angela-hofrichter/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/getting-to-know-childhelp-an-interview-with-angela-hofrichter/ This week on the blog, we had the chance to interview Angela Hofrichter, Special Events Coordinator for Childhelp about the upcoming annual Drive the Dream Gala. 2011-12-07T16:09:53+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/it-was-my-secret-to-tell/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/it-was-my-secret-to-tell/ Even though they had other children, I ended up being alone with my Uncle a lot. His hands, his fingers, the fowl odor of his breath burned forever in my mind not just from that brief two weeks but for the countless weeks and years that occurred after it. 2011-12-05T21:12:10+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/building-understanding/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/building-understanding/ One night, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline received a call from a 16-year-old girl who was very upset. 2011-11-30T03:33:21+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/hugh-nystrom-every-tennessean/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/hugh-nystrom-every-tennessean/ It is vital that we seize the moment presented by the Penn State scandal to focus on how frequently child sexual abuse happens right here in our East Tennessee community. 2011-11-21T23:19:15+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/abuse-and-neglect-defined/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/abuse-and-neglect-defined/ Approximately 78.3 percent of all abuse cases in the U.S. are cases of neglect. Last week on our Facebook page we posed the question, "What do you think constitutes neglect?" 2011-11-09T15:59:33+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-vp-appointed-to-child-safety-task-force/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-vp-appointed-to-child-safety-task-force/ Childhelp is proud to announce that our very own Dr. Cindy Knott, Vice President of Prevention Programs, was appointed to Governor Jan Brewer's Arizona Child Safety Task Force on Nov. 1, 2011. 2011-11-02T20:05:28+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/halloween-at-the-villages/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/halloween-at-the-villages/ Each year children at Childhelp villages around the country have fun celebrating Halloween—from haunted hayrides and pumpkin rolls, to Trick or Treating and watching Halloween movies—they all have a blaste} 2011-11-02T16:16:27+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/10-cant-miss-safety-tips-for-halloween/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/10-cant-miss-safety-tips-for-halloween/ 1. Brighter is better – As you help your children choose their costumes, remember that the brighter the fabric, the more visible they will be at night. You can also attach reflective tape to your child’s costume for added safety in the dare} 2011-10-25T11:00:46+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/real-life-stories-from-the-childhelp-national-child-abuse-hotline/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/real-life-stories-from-the-childhelp-national-child-abuse-hotline/ Just a few days ago an 11-year-old boy called and said, “My mom beats me.” I asked whom he had told about this. He replied that he had only told “the lady down the street.” When I inquired about the beatings, he said that she hits him with her fist and kicks him, and that the beatings were getting woode} 2011-10-19T16:07:08+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/tranquility-day-spa-campaign-raises-money-for-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/tranquility-day-spa-campaign-raises-money-for-childhelp/ Tranquility Day Spa's recent "One Tip, One Child" campaign raised $500 for the national, non-profit organization, Childhelp. An organization dedicated to helping prevent and treat child abuse. 2011-10-18T17:39:31+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/kathie-lees-play-saving-aimee-debut/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/kathie-lees-play-saving-aimee-debut/ We congratulate our dedicated Childhelp Celebrity Ambassador Kathie Lee Gifford on her new play SAVING AIMEE 2011-10-17T22:12:07+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/real-life-stories-from-the-childhelp-national-child-abuse-hotline-1-800-4-a/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/real-life-stories-from-the-childhelp-national-child-abuse-hotline-1-800-4-a/ Recently, a 10-year-old boy called the Hotline. He was given a bookmark at his school that tells children about Childhelp’s National Child Abuse Hotline and when they should call for help.} 2011-10-12T18:04:43+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/congressman-cardoza-honors-childhelp-co-founders-for-dedication-to-adoption/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/congressman-cardoza-honors-childhelp-co-founders-for-dedication-to-adoption/ Childhelp® co-founders received the Angels in Adoption™ award today from California Congressman Dennis Cardoza and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) for their lifelong dedication to adoption and positive child welfare practicee} 2011-10-05T19:42:02+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/cyber-bullying-the-victim/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/cyber-bullying-the-victim/ Cyber-bullying (v.) :: when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. 2011-10-05T16:23:01+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/cyber-bullying-the-bully/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/cyber-bullying-the-bully/ With the technology available to children, teens and preteens, bullying has in many ways, taken on a new form. Not that traditional harassment or teasing has disappeared, but rather a new bullying avenue has appeared with the birth of social media. 2011-09-28T18:08:20+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/media-advisory-shaq-betty-white-buckcherry-team-up-to-offer-hope-to-abused-/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/media-advisory-shaq-betty-white-buckcherry-team-up-to-offer-hope-to-abused-/ When three powerhouses in the sports, entertainment and rock industry get together for a cause – you know it’s an important message. Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, the “most influential celebrity” Betty White and Grammy-nominated rock band Buckcherry all “got in the game” to film a Public Service Announcement for national nonprofit Chiencode} 2011-09-22T17:07:01+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/stress-prevention/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/stress-prevention/ Is it really possible to prevent stress? According to the National Health Interview Survey about 75% of the general population experiences “some stress” every two weeks, and half of those say their stress level is moderate or high during the same two week periode} 2011-09-14T15:21:14+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/courage/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/courage/ It takes courage to love a child even with he or she does things that inconvenience, stress or hurt us. 2011-09-07T15:53:12+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/team-childhelp-different-roles-to-play/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/team-childhelp-different-roles-to-play/ Each one of us has different interests, skills, passions, goals, etc. That’s what makes this world such an exciting place to live and getting to know each person a bit of an adventure.} 2011-08-29T19:59:34+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/1-800-4-a-child-what-to-expect-when-you-call/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/1-800-4-a-child-what-to-expect-when-you-call/ For almost 30 years, Childhelp’s National Child Abuse Hotline has helped connect individuals with the information or people they need as they confront child abuse in their lives, whether they are a child, parent, teacher or a concerned school administrator} 2011-08-24T16:02:22+00:00