Save
our Children
Child
abuse is the most devastating experience a Child
could ever face. It infiltrates the heart and soul
of its victims with a deep pain that is not simply
outgrown with time.
For
a child, being safe and away from abuse does mean the
abuse is over,
but the deep emotional effects the abuse has on a child
is not.
If unaddressed the little survivor grows up as a living
effect
of their wounded past. Sometimes it's decades before a
survivor
of abuse realizes that their energy has worn thin in
suppressing
the memories and "keeping the secret."
Past pains of anger, loss, and betrayal flash before them
years
after the abuse, simulating the feeling of powerlessness
they remember as a child.
Child
abuse has a deep effect , so once the child is safe
the emotional damage must be addressed immediately
Abuse
hurts and the recoverying from the emotional trauma of
abuse is not easy.
If
you were abused as a child, it means that you were
mistreated,
used, berated, or violated emotionally, physically,
and/or sexually.
At
the onset of abuse, innocence of yourself as a child then
vanished.
Within that child remains the pain, loss, and intense
remembrance of betrayal. Trust was offered to a person or
persons whom you never dreamed would hurt you, yet it
happened. You, as the victim who did survive, are left to
deal with the devastation.
Abuse
breeds abuse! Unless the cycle is broken, parenting
skills
remain poor and abusive, friendships and marriages follow
destructive patterns,
and most unfortunate, many child abuse victims give up on
life itself.
Child
abuse and neglect is to be taken seriously, and the
effects on the survivor should never be minimized...no
matter what the extent or longevity of the abuse. The
effects of child abuse do not go away by simply ignoring
them. Get help and get it now! The child who is in the
care of good people now must get the help and you the
parents must take that action.
I am
saying this from experience. My grandchildren suffered
extreme emotional and physical neglect. They were placed
in a Foster Home.
The Foster home situation was just as damaging as the
abuse.
They were ripped away from people who loved them,
meaning Grandparents who were not the abusers
and left with strangers. We were told Children bounce
back, they are strong.
THIS IS A FAIRYTALE. These children came to us from
the Foster home to live with us hurt, confused, angry and
terrified of not only the individuals who victimnized
them but
the system responsible for bringing them to safety.
People
cry out SAVE OUR CHILDREN.
All must be aware carefully performed removing a child
from
an abusive enviroment isn't the hard part. It's dealing
with the aftermath and recognizing
there is an aftermath.
It's
been 3 years of indepth counseling.
At this point in time the children are
safe, happy and enjoying the life children deserve to
live,
however the scars run
deep and we still see the fear, mistrust , anger and
insecurity.
So I say SAVING OUR CHILDREN
is not something to take lightly it is a
full time committment of building trust,
security and the ability to Love again.

"Special Children"
A child with a chance
To frolic and dance
Is seldom known to sigh;
But a child abused
Maltreated, Misused
Is often heard to cry.
And sad the cases
Of little faces
That reflect parents’ scorn;
How touching their smile
Despite the denial
Of love since they were born.
And how to react
To the simple fact
That such children exist?
But to try and mend,
Simply be a friend,
Give them the love they’ve missed.
Imagine the pain
Unfair and insane
That they have come to know;
So appreciate with care
Be gentle and fair,
Hope that their trust will grow.
There will come a time
Both sad and sublime
When those children move on;
So give them your all
And they will recall
What you’ve said when they’re gone.
By Deatra Eichinger

Now are you
ready for committment
States
with Toll Free Child Abuse Reporting Numbers
Both
the reporting party and the child who is allegedly being
abused must reside in the same state for the following
reporting numbers to be valid. When the reporting party
resides in a different state than the child,or for states
not listed, please call
Childhelp's
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4 A CHILD
(800-422-4453).
TDD: 1-800-2 A CHILD.
Childhelp USA is a non-profit agency , and is not
involved in investigations by a government agency.
Hotline counselors are able to provide the state or
county reporting number to callers or to provide other
referrals.
Alabama |
Hawaii |
Massachusetts
800-792-5200 |
New Mexico
800-432-2075 |
South Dakota |
Alaska |
Idaho |
Michigan
800-942-4357 |
New York
800-342-3720 |
Tennessee |
Arizona
800-330-1822 |
Illinois
800-252-2873 |
Minnesota |
NorthCarolina
800-662-7030 |
Texas
800-252-5400 |
Arkansas
800-482-5964 |
Indianna
800-562-2407 |
Mississippi
800-222-8000 |
North Dakota |
Utah
800-678-9399 |
California |
Iowa
800-362-2178 |
Missouri
800-392-3738 |
Ohio |
Vermont |
Colorado |
Kansas
800-922-5330 |
Montana
800-332-6100 |
Oklahoma
800-522-3511 |
Virginia
800-552-7906 |
Connecticut
800-842-2288 |
Kentucky
800-752-6200 |
Nebraska
800-652-1999 |
Oregon
800-854-3508 |
Washinton
800-562-5624 |
Delaware
800-292-9582 |
Louisiana |
Nevada
800-992-5757 |
Pennsylvania
800-932-0313 |
West Virginia 800-352-6513 |
Florida
800-962-2873 |
Maine
800-452-1999 |
New Hampshire 800-894-5533 |
Rhode Island
800-742-4453 |
Wisconsin |
Georgia |
Maryland |
New Jersey
800-792-8610 |
SouthCarolina |
Wyoming |
Crisis and Help Line
Phone Numbers
All numbers are 24-hours unless
otherwise noted
Canada
Boystown National
Hotline |
800-448-3000 |
Kids' Help Phone |
800-668-6868 |
U.S.A.
Boystown National
Hotline |
800-448-3000 |
Child Abuse Hotline |
800-4-A-CHILD |
Child and Parents
Help Line |
800-348-5437 |
Child Help USA |
800-422-4453 |
Child Abuse
National Hotline |
800-252-2873 |
Child Protective
Services |
800-482-5964 |
Family
Violence/Sexual Assault |
800-252-8748 |
Kids' Help Line |
800-334-4543 |
National
Child-At-Risk Hotline |
800-792-5200 |
Nat'l Domestic
Violence Hotline |
800-799-7233 |
Parents Anonymous |
800-882-1250 |
Su Casa (L.A. CA,
ltd. spanish) |
562-402-4888 |
Youth Crisis
Hotline |
800-448-4663 |
http://www.missingkids.com/precreate/CA.html
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