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The Dark World of Human Trafficking

By: Demi Bujnoch Imagine this, you’re sitting at the breakfast table on a Sunday morning, enjoying those yummy pancakes and bacon with maple syrup. You have the local news channel on and a breaking news story flashes across the screen of a local girl who went missing from town ten

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What is Teen Dating Violence?

 By: Samantha Counts Teen dating violence is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic teen relationship. It can vary in frequency and severity, ranging from one violent episode to chronic and severe episodes over time.  WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?  Physical violence happens when one partner hurts or tries to

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The Power of Prevention

Think back to your childhood and the memories you have from school. Can you ever recall a time that you were sitting in class learning, only to be interrupted by the loud, persistent sounds of one of the many different safety drills? It seemed as if there will drills for

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The Consequences of Child Abuse

Children represent everything that is innocent and pure in this world, but what happens when that innocence is taken from them? Every ten seconds, a new report of child maltreatment/neglect is made. Child maltreatment can involve anything from medical or emotional neglect, to physical abuse, sexual abuse, or psychological abuse.

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Domestic Violence and the Damaging Effects On Children

Every child, no matter the circumstances, deserves to grow up in a household where they feel loved and able to thrive. They should never have to begin their journey home from school each day in fear of what might be awaiting them. Most parents would assume that so long as

Read More »

The Dark World of Human Trafficking

By: Demi Bujnoch Imagine this, you’re sitting at the breakfast table on a Sunday morning, enjoying those yummy pancakes and bacon with maple syrup. You have the local news channel on and a breaking news story flashes across the screen of a local girl who went missing from town ten

Read More »

What is Teen Dating Violence?

 By: Samantha Counts Teen dating violence is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic teen relationship. It can vary in frequency and severity, ranging from one violent episode to chronic and severe episodes over time.  WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?  Physical violence happens when one partner hurts or tries to

Read More »

The Power of Prevention

Think back to your childhood and the memories you have from school. Can you ever recall a time that you were sitting in class learning, only to be interrupted by the loud, persistent sounds of one of the many different safety drills? It seemed as if there will drills for

Read More »

The Consequences of Child Abuse

Children represent everything that is innocent and pure in this world, but what happens when that innocence is taken from them? Every ten seconds, a new report of child maltreatment/neglect is made. Child maltreatment can involve anything from medical or emotional neglect, to physical abuse, sexual abuse, or psychological abuse.

Read More »

Domestic Violence and the Damaging Effects On Children

Every child, no matter the circumstances, deserves to grow up in a household where they feel loved and able to thrive. They should never have to begin their journey home from school each day in fear of what might be awaiting them. Most parents would assume that so long as

Read More »