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8-MO Infant Found with Broken Leg, Bruises

Posted by Sandra On November - 23 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

 

ADELANTO, CA — The mother of an 8-month-old baby boy has been arrested after the child was found underweight, and with a broken leg and bruises. San Bernardino County officials say the suspected child abuse was found when the baby was admitted to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital for treatment.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-baby-abuse,0,5165896.story

Urgent Care Doc Charged with Sexual Assault

Posted by Sandra On November - 23 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Ramon Fakhoury

LOMA LINDA, CA — Two more women have come forward, claiming they were victims of sexual assault by a Loma Linda doctor. Ramon Fawzi Fakhoury, 35, was a part-time urgent care doctor at Loma Linda University Hospital. The alleged assaults began in July, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-loma-linda-doctor-sex-charges,0,724778.story

Family Member Charged with 6-Counts Incest Rape on 16-MO Toddler

Posted by Sandra On November - 23 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

OHIO —- A Bowling Green man is being charged with an additional six (6) counts of rape of the child who is also his family member.  Andrew S. Lemay, 22, is also being charged with pandering after he texted photos of himself and the 16-month-old child engaging in sex acts.

READ MORE HERE:

http://deadkidsofmyspace.com/

BOOK: “Unspeakable Acts: Why Men Sexually Abuse Children”

Posted by Sandra On November - 23 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Unspeakable Acts: Why Men Sexually Abuse Children

The essays analyze the gendered politics of state power, language, culture, history, social movements, human rights, and knowledge.

Review

A superb book that takes us into the subjective world of the child molester. It breaks new ground and provides a major contribution to sex research. Vital reading for all those interested in the interpretations of the men who commit unspeakable acts.” -Martin S. Weinberg,Indiana University at Bloomington

PURCHASE BOOK HERE:

http://www.amazon.com/Unspeakable-Acts-Sexually-Abuse-Children/dp/0814766668/ref=cm_lmf_tit_13

Child Abuse Laws & Policies

Posted by Sandra On November - 23 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Publications and resources related to State and Federal civil laws on child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. Federal laws provide standards and guidelines; however, these issues are primarily governed by State laws and regulations in the United States.

State statutes index and search
Access the Child Welfare Information Gateway State Statutes Series by title, or search statutes by individual States on issues related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.

State laws on child abuse and neglect
Laws addressing reporting and responding to child abuse and neglect, maintaining child abuse and neglect records, protecting children from domestic violence, and related issues.

State laws on child welfare
Laws addressing State agency responsibility when a child is placed in out-of-home care, including case planning, reasonable efforts to reunify families, and related issues.

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http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/

Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Resources on child abuse prevention, protecting children from risk of abuse, and strengthening families. Includes information on supporting families, protective factors, public awareness, community activities, positive parenting, prevention programs, and more.

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http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/

(and)

http://dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/abuse/prevention/

Missing 5-YO Girl Was Abused Child

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

PHOENIX (AP) — New details emerged Tuesday about the child abuse case against the mother of a missing 5-year-old Arizona girl, including allegations that the girl was kept in a bedroom closet, deprived of food and water, and beaten. A court document detailing the allegations was released minutes after the girl’s mother, Jerice Hunter, 38, had her first court appearance, during which she proclaimed her innocence. It included claims that Hunter told the girl’s siblings to lie about her disappearance.

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http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j75oxbrZ2DozLPq2cyCSKmPIk-Bw?docId=e4c16b966336432d8f6c6344e493cfeb

Mom Found Male Sitter On Craigslist~Molested 6-YO

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Steven P. Knox, a Webster man who allegedly advertised his availability for babysitting jobs on Craigslist, is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl. Photo: None / HC

Babysitter found on Craigslist charged with sexual assault

A 32-year-old Webster man who allegedly advertised as a babysitter on Craigslist has been charged with sexually assaulting one of his charges. Steven P. Knox is free on $30,000 bond after being arrested Thursday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.

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http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Babysitter-found-on-Craigslist-charged-with-2276203.php

Composer for ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Disney’ Arrested for Child Porn

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Fernando Rivas

CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Fernando Rivas, 59, an Emmy-award winning children’s music composer, was arraigned on charges of production, distribution and possession of child pornography on Monday, court documents showed. Rivas, who graduated from the Julliard School of Music in New York City, is a Cuban-born composer, pianist, arranger and producer, according to the American Composers Forum in St. Paul, Minnesota.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-disney-composer-child-porn,0,7682026.story
 

Lt. John Swaim Charged With Lewd Conduct With Child

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Lt. John Swaim, the commander of the Winterhaven office of the California Highway Patrol, has been formally charged with four felony counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under the age of 14. Swaim, who has been placed on administrative leave, turned himself in to the Imperial County Jail on Thursday, where he was arraigned during a hearing held at the courtroom inside the jail building.

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Man Will Serve 21-Yrs in Gay Classmate Murder

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Brandon McInerney

LOS ANGELES  — The Ventura County District Attorney’s office says 17-year-old Brandon McInerney has agreed to a plea deal in which the teenager will serve 21 years behind bars. McInerney, 17, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter with use of weapon in the murder classmate, Larry King. Sentencing is set for Dec. 19.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-mcinerney-trial-gay-rights-group-urges-plea-deal,0,2666594.story

 

Woman Shoots 5 Children, Self

Posted by Sandra On November - 22 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Mary Ann Holder

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A 36-year-old woman killed herself after shooting six people, including her two sons and three other children in the head. Mary Ann Holder, 36, wrote two notes taking responsibility for the murderous rampage and apologizing for the pain she caused before shooting herself inside her parked Ford Explorer, investigators said. Before shooting herself, investigators say Holder shot her sons and three other children in the head, killing 3 of them.

READ MORE HERE:

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-jilted-woman-shoots-kids,0,5367525.story


Want To Publish Your Story?

Posted by Sandra On November - 21 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

Publish your story and support local child abuse organization

Publish your story and support local child abuse organization
Print and Press Publishing has selected a charity of its choice, Dreamcatchers for Abused Children. The not-for-Profit organization is Michigan’s largest child abuse and neglect awareness organization, and resource center. Their goal is to educate the public on the signs, symptoms, statistics, intervention and prevention of child abuse, as well as providing those in need or crisis resources necessary to achieve and enable a full recovery.

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Dreamcatchers Receives Vehicle Donation

Posted by Sandra On November - 21 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS
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DETROIT (My TV 20 News at 10) – A Michigan charity organization, Dreamcatchers for Abused Children, received a big holiday donation that’s expected to help thousands of abused children in our State. My TV 20’s Jorge Avellan has the details…CLICK HERE

FREE CHARITY CARS ~

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ~ STERLING AUTOBODY CENTER

Thank you for gifting us an automobile to help us meet our needs to advocate to the public!!

A special thanks to the vendors that helped and contributed to this gifting opportunity:
–AllState Insurance Company
–1-800-Charity Cars (Free Charity Cars–FCC)
–Sterling AutoBody Center (Livonia, MI)
–Vic’s Auto Wash and Detail
–Enterprise Rent-A-Car
–LaFontaine GM
–C&N Party Rentals
–LKQ Corporation
–AutoZone
–Belle Tire
–Advantage
–Southgate Ford
–Kent Automotive

A special thank you to FCC and all of it’s members:
Brian Menzies (Founder)
Reggie Arsenault (Affiliate Coordinator)
Michelle Keys (Admin)
And all of the wonderful members of FCC!!

We wish to thank all of Sterling AutoBody’s employee’s:
–Mike Gruber
–Jennifer Beaulieu
–Dorian Ross
–Rhonda Bradley
–Jim Olds
–Susan McVey
–Jason Johnson
–Marcus Kadrich
–Mark Tomasic
–Chris Christoff
–Stacey Parker
–Mike Tilley
–Ivan Vargas
–Joe Bustamante
–James Woodward
–Kevin Comeau
–Pat Taylor
–Mike Christoff
–Rob Salwa
–Jamie Conley
–Scott Sutherland
–Teng Yang
–Derrick Frosty
–William Wilson

News Release:  “A Gift With Four Wheels

News Video: “An Extraordinary Donation”

~ A huge thank you to Jorge Avellan, of  My TV20 News, for covering this story!!

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DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, INC. is an official non-profit 501(c)3 child abuse & neglect organization. Our mission is to educate the public on all aspects of child abuse such as symptoms, intervention, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims locate the proper resources necessary to achieve a full recovery. We also cover areas such as bullying, teen suicide & prevention, children\'s rights, child trafficking, missing & exploited children, online safety, and pedophiles/sex offenders.

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