http://www.childhelp.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-05-09T22:07:21+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/jordin-sparks-gets-m.a.d.-about-child-abuse/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/jordin-sparks-gets-m.a.d.-about-child-abuse/ American Idol winner Jordin Sparks visited the Childhelp Alice C. Tyler Village with Childhelp Co-Founders and other guests from Jordin’s I’m M.A.D. Are You? campaige} 2012-05-09T21:07:21+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/viewing-child-porn-on-the-web-legal-in-new-york/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/viewing-child-porn-on-the-web-legal-in-new-york/ Viewing child pornography online isn't a crime, the New York Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday in the case of a college professor whose work computer was found to have stored more than a hundred illegal images in its Web cache. 2012-05-09T16:33:13+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/get-the-facts-on-child-abuse/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/get-the-facts-on-child-abuse/ Share this powerful infographic about the impact of child abuse and neglect on our society. 2012-05-02T15:22:27+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-abuse/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-abuse/ Talking about abuse can be a difficult subject to breach with children. However, like many important discussions, it’s not something to wait to talk about until it comes up on its own} 2012-04-25T17:07:36+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/10-ways-you-can-prevent-child-abuse/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/10-ways-you-can-prevent-child-abuse/ Every day five children die because of abuse and neglect. At Childhelp, our goal is to see that number drop to ZERO. Here are ten ways you can help us do just that: 2012-04-18T15:03:47+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/real-life-stories-from-the-hotline/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/real-life-stories-from-the-hotline/ A concerned teacher called the Hotline for a consultation about a student in her class at school. The young child was autistic and non-verbal. 2012-04-11T14:59:16+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/capitol-careaoke-in-dc/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/capitol-careaoke-in-dc/ his year’s Capitol CAREaoke will feature recording artist and American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks and 10-year-old prodigy violinist, Brianna Kahane, as well as a variety of celebrities and television personalities} 2012-03-28T17:50:40+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/all-who-enter-here-will-find-love-through-the-doors-of-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/all-who-enter-here-will-find-love-through-the-doors-of-childhelp/ If I could make the smallest bit of a difference in a child’s life, whether it’s greeting them, putting a smile on their face, or holding their hand as I walk them into the playroom I have already accomplished so much more than I hoped foe} 2012-03-21T15:25:27+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/hotline-story/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/hotline-story/ A 12 year old female called the hotline quite distressed (very tearful, nervous). She had seen the Hotline number on a poster. 2012-03-15T15:38:03+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/through-the-eyes-of-a-childhelp-counselor/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/through-the-eyes-of-a-childhelp-counselor/ A Childhelp counselor speaks with us about what it's like to fight child abuse on the front lines, the rewards and challenges of the job, and where he is able to find strength for such an emotionally taxing profession. 2012-03-07T15:18:03+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/we-asked-you-answered/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/we-asked-you-answered/ Last week we asked our Facebook and Twitter followers what advice they would give to a stressed parent and the feedback we received was wonderful. 2012-02-29T17:13:19+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/yvonne-vo-story-of-a-childhelp-wings-ambassador/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/yvonne-vo-story-of-a-childhelp-wings-ambassador/ For a long time, I have wanted to be a part of something beyond myself, that I know can make a difference in lives, and Childhelp Wings was exactly it. 2012-02-22T15:44:44+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/quotes-for-a-lovely-week/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/quotes-for-a-lovely-week/ In honor of Valentine’s Day this week, we thought we’d share some of our favorite quotes about love} 2012-02-15T15:59:55+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/advice-you-need/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/advice-you-need/ Advice is a funny thing. On one hand, it can be incredibly easy to dole out, almost too easy, especially for situations we know only a little about. 2012-02-08T14:53:15+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. 2011-12-21T17:37:53+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