Child Advocacy Center http://www.childadvocacycenter.com Let's join hands to protect children and stop abuse. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:08:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Art of Being You! – Call for Art http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/the-art-of-being-you-call-for-art/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/the-art-of-being-you-call-for-art/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:50:02 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1870 Continue reading →]]> Presented by the Child Advocacy Center
Sponsored by Olde Fayetteville insurance
in partnership with the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

Click here for rules/restrictions and other information in the full Call for Art

Click the link below to visit The Arts Council website for information.
http://www.theartscouncil.com/opportunities.php

]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/the-art-of-being-you-call-for-art/feed/ 0 Make a plan…learn where to go http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/make-a-planlearn-where-to-go/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/make-a-planlearn-where-to-go/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:05:17 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1864 Continue reading →]]> Learn where to go, who to call and how to react in the best interest of your child even if you have no suspicions that your child is being sexually abused. Should you suspect that a child is being sexually abused, it is important that you stay calm, believe what the child tells you, and tell the child it was not their fault. Reassure the child that you will get help to keep the child safe. Get help by calling the Department of Social Services. In Cumberland County the number is  (910) 323-1540 or call 911 ask for the DSS person on call. If you know a child has been sexually abused, get help for the child quickly so the harm can be stopped and healed.

]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/make-a-planlearn-where-to-go/feed/ 0 Stay alert… Do not expect there to be obvious signs http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/stay-alert-do-not-expect-there-to-be-obvious-signs/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/stay-alert-do-not-expect-there-to-be-obvious-signs/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:58:59 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1854 Continue reading →]]> Do not expect there to be obvious signs when a child is being sexually abused. The signs are often emotional or behavioral, not physical or verbal. It takes an alert adult to recognize these signs. Help children to understand their feelings. Really listen and observe. Learn as many details as you can about your child’s activities and feelings. Have them tell you if something feels wrong, uncomfortable or confusing.

]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/stay-alert-do-not-expect-there-to-be-obvious-signs/feed/ 0 2 people charged with 2009 killing of Shaniya Davis enter not guilty pleas http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/2-people-charged-with-2009-killing-of-shaniya-davis-enter-not-guilty-pleas/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/2-people-charged-with-2009-killing-of-shaniya-davis-enter-not-guilty-pleas/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:09:28 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1851 http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/02/09/1156291?sac=fo.local

]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/2-people-charged-with-2009-killing-of-shaniya-davis-enter-not-guilty-pleas/feed/ 0 Searching for sex offenders? There’s an app for that http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/searching-for-sex-offenders-theres-an-app-for-that/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/searching-for-sex-offenders-theres-an-app-for-that/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:02:12 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1847 http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10693554/

]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/searching-for-sex-offenders-theres-an-app-for-that/feed/ 0 2012 Break the Chain of Child Abuse – Request for Nominations http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/2012-break-the-chain-of-child-abuse-request-for-nominations/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/2012-break-the-chain-of-child-abuse-request-for-nominations/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:30 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1843 Continue reading →]]> Nominations for the 2012 “Champion for Children” Awards

Every year in Cumberland County, children and adults come together to Break the Chain of Child Abuse in Cumberland County. It has become our tradition to take this opportunity to publicly thank the many people involved everyday in the fight against child maltreatment by presenting three “Champion for Children” awards.

“Champion for Children” awards will be presented to nominees that best meet the following criteria:

  • Significantly helps to improve the safety and well being of children in Cumberland County or Fort Bragg.
  • Demonstrates exceptional commitment to the prevention of child abuse and neglect or the promotion of the protection of children.
  • Sets an example and serves as a role model that inspires others to go above and beyond the call of duty to protect children from child abuse and neglect.
  • Displays characteristics of leadership, caring, persistence, and commitment.
  • Displays positive communication and collaboration efforts with agencies and professionals.

Awards will be presented to a professional, a volunteer, and an agency/group at our 2012 Break the Chain event on March 23, at 9:00 a.m. at the Crown Coliseum Agri-Expo Center.

If you know a “Champion for Children” please submit a nomination. Click here for a nomination form. Help us acknowledge our colleagues that make a difference everyday in the effort to protect children and stop abuse.

Deadline for submissions is no later than March 2, 2012.

Send nomination via email to programs@childadvocacycenter.com
Submit nomination via fax to (910) 486-8677

Mail nomination to:

Child Advocacy Center
c/o Break the Chain of Child Abuse
P. O. Box 488
Fayetteville, NC 28302

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]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/american-girl-fashion-show-invitations-in-the-mail/feed/ 0 Talk about it… http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/talk-about-it-2/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/02/talk-about-it-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:38:28 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1822 Continue reading →]]> Children often keep abuse a secret, but barriers can be broken down by talking openly about it. Perpetrators choose to set children up through secrecy, manipulation, and fear. Adults participate in the choice through denial, fear, complacency, and lack of awareness. Parents can commit to talking to their kids, asking those hard and difficult questions, such as, “Has anyone touched your private areas? Has anyone touched you in a way that made you uncomfortable?” Let the child know that there are no secrets and that you will listen and believe what they tell you.

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]]> http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/01/greensboro-doctor-came-to-fayetteville-seeking-sex-with-underage-girl/feed/ 0 Donate American Girl Fashion Show® Tickets to local military families http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/01/donate-american-girl-fashion-show-tickets-to-local-military-families/ http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/2012/01/donate-american-girl-fashion-show-tickets-to-local-military-families/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:20:05 +0000 Site Admin http://www.childadvocacycenter.com/?p=1802 Continue reading →]]> Thanks to a partnership with Fayetteville Cares, tickets to the 5 p.m. show on Sunday may be purchased here and donated to local families of deployed and fallen soldiers. The deadline for purchasing tickets to donate is March 9, 2012.

Donate American Girl Fashion Show® Tickets to Local Families of Deployed Soldiers and Gold Star Families

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