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"You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming."
-Pablo Neruda
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Happy April, everyone!
This month is particularly important here at the Network, as April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Though we work all year to understand and change the lives of survivors of the heinous crime that is child abuse, April gives us the perfect platform to spread our message as far as we can. Please take a moment to read about all the exciting changes that are happening in our state and beyond to protect children.
-Sandee Kyler, Network assistant director
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Network Hosts Conference on Sex Trafficking
The event, which took place on April 9, covered topics from across the trafficking spectrum, including presentations by researchers, legislators, activists, judges and survivors of the heinous crime.
Read more >
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CECANF Releases Final Report
The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities' final report outlines a proactive approach to child safety with stronger collaboration among agencies that come into contact with children, more informed decision-making based on better data and tools, and a public health approach that emphasizes prevention.
Read more >
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House Bill Abolishing Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Cases Headed to Senate
The bill would abolish the criminal statute of limitations for future criminal prosecutions for serious child sexual abuse crimes relating to human trafficking, sexual servitude, rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, institutional sexual assault, aggravated indecent sexual assault and incest.
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PSU's Lori Fraser on Frontline of New Awareness Training
“It’s difficult in that frontline role as the pediatrician, especially if you know the family and have seen them over and over again,” Frasier said. “If you’re not thinking about possible clues of abuse, you’re never going to see it.”
Frasier will play a key role by developing the clinical training portion that supplements the face-to-face training. Read more >
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Wolf Admin. Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Efforts
In partnership with counties, schools, and community organizations, the department is promoting evidence-based programs that give parents the skills and supports, both formal and informal, that they need to prevent child abuse and neglect. By working together and relying on natural supports like family members and neighbors, we can improve outcomes for families and protect our children. Read more >
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"Within Our Reach" Uses Data to Protect At-Risk Children
Instead of a single government agency that waits until a child is severely injured before intervening, “Within Our Reach” calls for collaboration among agencies and professions that come into contact with children and data-driven decisions that take into account the social and economic conditions that put children at risk.
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