Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: Blog Roundup
Child Abuse Prevention Month is an annual event in April, but at One Place, we work to end child abuse and neglect every day. From helping families connect with safe, trustworthy child care programs to giving children and parents the tools they need to thrive, we seek to protect every child in our community.
Keep reading for a quick roundup of different resources on how you can support our efforts to end child abuse and neglect for good.
1. Preventing Child Abuse Through Safe, Nurturing Child-Adult Relationships
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply an adult in the life of a child, understanding and recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect is critical. By gaining knowledge of how child maltreatment can manifest in the lives of a child or adult, you can step in and help.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/preventing-child-abuse-through-safe-nurturing-child-adult-relationships/
2. Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: One Place’s Strategies
In North Carolina, reports of child maltreatment remain high. All of One Place’s programs are designed to serve as a preventative approach to child abuse. From helping families connect with safe, trustworthy child care programs to giving children and parents the tools they need to thrive, we seek to protect every child in our community.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/ending-child-abuse-and-neglect-one-places-strategies/
3. How Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
As an educator, you’re not only responsible for nurturing a child’s academic growth—but you also play a crucial role in ensuring their safety and emotional well-being. By understanding the signs of abuse and fostering healthy relationships, early childhood educators can become powerful advocates in the prevention of child abuse.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/child-abuse-prevention-month-how-early-childhood-educators-can-help-prevent-child-abuse/
4. Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Onslow County
One Place is dedicated to providing our community members with the tools they need to recognize and report child abuse and neglect, ensuring that all children in our community have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Protecting children is a collective responsibility and everyone—regardless of whether you are an early educator or not—can help achieve a healthier, stronger community.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/reporting-child-abuse-and-neglect-in-onslow-county/
5. COVID-19 Impact Series: Child Abuse and Neglect Risks in Onslow County
During the early months of the pandemic, reports of child abuse and neglect dropped drastically. Many experts feared that incidents of abuse hadn’t decreased at all; instead, many believed that child abuse and neglect cases were increasing but not being reported by mandated reporters—such as teachers and physicians—due to social isolation during the pandemic.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/covid-19-impact-series-child-abuse-and-neglect-risks-in-onslow-county-and-beyond/
6. Bringing the Five Protective Factors to Life
As part of child abuse prevention work, One Place incorporates the five Protective Factors into all programming and supports offered to families so that all children and families can be safe, healthy, and living to their fullest potential.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/bringing-the-five-protective-factors-to-life/
7. Guest Post: Join the Fight to End Child Abuse
Child abuse is a community issue. It happens in every city, every town, every zip code. Without community involvement, the problem will continue. This is a guest post from Community Activist Elijah Lee who is working to put an end to child abuse by raising awareness for child abuse prevention and intervention.
Read it here –https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/guest-post-join-the-fight-to-end-child-abuse/
8. How You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse in Onslow County
Everyone in North Carolina is a mandated reporter for child abuse-but do you know what signs to look for? While reporting child abuse is critical, so is leaning in to help PREVENT child abuse. This blog provides great information on ways you can support child abuse prevention as well as how to respond to potential child abuse and neglect.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/child-abuse-prevention-month-how-you-can-help-prevent-child-abuse-in-onslow-county/
9. Don’t Force the Hug
Help teach your child that they are in control of their own body, can give and seek consent, and have the right to say “no” with healthy body boundaries.
Read it here – https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/dont-force-the-hug/