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How to Help A Child Who Has Family Problems

Far too many kids are exposed to abuse and neglect, both physical and emotional, and although it’s not pleasant to think about, statistics would indicate that you probably know at least one family that’s causing harm to their kids. If ...
27 November 2018 I Read the full story

Child Rapist On The Run

GEORGIA - The hammer of justice was about to hit an Atlanta child rapist named Charles Pinckney hard, as his trial was coming to an end. Pinckney, a former Dekalb County, Georgia, corrections officer, was accused of kidnapping and raping ...
1 November 2017 I Read the full story

Child Abduction

Some important information about kidnappings in the U.S. Child abduction or child theft is the unauthorized removal of a minor from the custody of the child's natural parents or legally appointed guardians. 20 percent of the children reported to the National Center for ...
11 January 2018 I Read the full story

Adapting Your Home for a Disabled Child

Having a child with disabilities can bring with it many challenges. However, a child is still a child whether they have disabilities or not, and you will love and care for them the same as any other child. As they ...
27 November 2018 I Read the full story

Ways to Keep Your Child Safe

February - 14 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

With the number of vehicles increasing on our roads, it is important that a child is taught and understands road safety. By being taught child road safety signs when you are young, you will remain safe whether you are playing with toys as a child, or when preparing to get your driving license using practice theory tests on Top Tests.

Jerry Sandusky’s Son Arrested for Child Molestation

February - 14 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A son of former Penn State University assistant coach Jerry Sandusky has been jailed as he awaits a hearing on charges he pressured a teenage girl to send him naked photos and asked her teen sister to give him oral sex. Jeffrey Sandusky, 41, was arrested Monday, more than five years after his father was arrested in a child molestation case that shook Penn State and is still working its way through criminal and civil courts. He faces 14 counts, including solicitation of statutory sexual assault and solicitation of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. His lawyer isn’t commenting on the allegations.

Mom Speaks Out About Girl’s GangRape and Suicide

February - 14 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A 13-year-old Australian girl who took her own life penned a letter to her classmates detailing torment she suffered in school and a gang-rape carried out by bullies. “My name is Cassidy Trevan, and I was raped. If anyone every [sic] tries this on you trust me it’s worth fighting! Fight! If you don’t you’ll regret it for the rest of your life like I do. You can do it. Be careful. Be warned. Be safe,” the teen wrote. Cassidy’s mother, Linda, reportedly discovered the note in her late daughter’s laptop. Cassidy died by suicide in December 2015. She said she was pushed to write the letter to warn other people at the Melbourne, Australia, high school because “if they could do it to me they do it to other kids like me.”

Bus Driver Accused of Molesting 6 Girls

February - 11 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

MINNESOTA – A man working as a school bus attendant was charged with sexually molesting six girls, all between the ages of three to five. Harvey Theodore Kneifl, from Woodbury, Minnesota, worked as a bus attendant. His job involved him helping children into their seats. Many of the children he helped have special needs. After a 4-year-old complained to her parents about Kneifl rubbing her genitals, her father contacted police on February 4 to put in a criminal complaint. Authorities immediately began to investigate the claim and the 70-year-old.

Man Arrested for Raping Three Children

February - 10 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man who allegedly raped three children. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office says Cody Haupt engaged in “sexual conduct by force” with two boys — ages 5 and 8 — and one girl, age 6. Investigators say Haupt is the half-brother of the victims. When detectives were alerted of the potential sexual abuse, they arrived at the Coventry Township residence where nine children were found living with their parents. All of the kids were removed from the home.

Mom Sentenced to 16-Years

February - 7 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

KENTUCKY – A 40-year-old mother from Kentucky has been sentenced to 16 years in prison on charges of incest, sodomy and sexual abuse involving her young son. The Louisville resident, whom is not being named due to the nature of the crimes, was handed her sentence on Tuesday after accepting a plea deal. Jefferson Circuit County Judge Olu Stevens also ordered the mother to register as a sex offender for the rest of her life.

1K Pairs of Girl’s Underwear Found at Suspected Child Rapist’s Home

February - 7 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

PENNSYLVANIA – Police say they have arrested a suspected child rapist in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and there are fears more victims may still be out there. One detective said that the human race hasn’t invented words yet to describe what they found in the trailer of 57-year-old William Charles Thomas. He lives in the Midway Village Trailer Park in Morrisville. Investigators released multiple photos of him dating back almost a decade in hopes of helping victims identify him. Police say Thomas is an independent contractor who is charged with the sexual assault of as many as six children, including a relative, over the last 40 years. The victims range in age from 2 to 10 years old.

Going to College after a Bad School Experience

February - 7 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

If you were bullied at school, then it’s understandable that the thought of attending college may worry you. However, when it comes to advanced education, college students are often more mature and many individuals who had a bad experience at school go on to have the time of their lives at college, meeting people who become their best friends. Anxiety about going to college can be difficult, as not attending could make it more difficult for many people to pursue their chosen career. If you experienced bullying as a child and it’s affecting you as you transition to college life, here are some ways that you might choose to deal with it.

Overcoming a Troubled Childhood With The Power Of Education

February - 7 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

Not all children grow up thinking of anything but escaping their tumultuous family lives. These children have no dreams of being supported while attending college, nor do they generally get help from their guardians in preparation of applying for various schools. After getting to safety, only then can they begin to chart out the rest of their lives, making solid plans to further their education. Institutions of excellence such as Washington State University have aided adults of various backgrounds to beat the odds and put the memories of childhood abuse and neglect to rest. If you have survived childhood abuse and want to build a future that is healthy, safe and free of further trauma, education needs to come first in your life.

Boy Raped by Five Men Dressed in Animal Costumes

January - 31 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA – A young boy told state prosecutors that he was forced to dress as “Tony the Tiger” at perverse fetish parties in which he was repeatedly sexually abused by men dressed in animal costumes. Prosecutors said the 14-year-old’s allegations paint a horrifying portrait of members of a child predator ring that took turns raping him at “furry” parties held in Bucks County beginning in 2009. Police have arrested five people who they say were involved in the ring, a multi-state sweep that began when a federal agent lured the first defendant to what he thought was a meeting with a 13-year-old for sex.

How To Beat The Bullies

January - 31 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

Some 3.2 million children globally have been bullied within the past year. If you’re a parent of a teased child, it’s easy to feel helpless and at a loss to know how to help. But there are some scientifically proven methods to improve the situation. Psychologists have revealed five steps parents should take to beat the bullies.

“Evil 8” – Men Sentenced for Raping 11-YO Child, Including Her Father

January - 31 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A pedophile who repeatedly raped an 11-year-old girl as her father watched has wept in court as a judge jailed him for more than 12 years. Ryan Trevor Clegg, 43, pleaded guilty to 15 charges, including four counts of sexual penetration against the 11-year-old, who was also raped by her father and abused by other men dubbed by the media as the Evil 8. Clegg’s offences against her occurred between January 2013 and November 2014 after he met her father through Craigslist, but his overall offending continued until March 2015, the WA District Court heard on Tuesday.

Mother Allowed BF to Repeatedly Rape Her Daughter

January - 31 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

A mother, who was unable to have a child, allegedly covered up her boyfriend’s repeated rape of her 14-year-old daughter in a bid to get her pregnant. The pensioner, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of sexually assaulting his step-daughter and putting his hand in her underwear during a drive home from a KFC fast food restaurant in Slough. His reign of terror over the girl during the 1970s continued into her young teenage years when he began raping her in his downstairs ‘den.’ The court heard that she later became pregnant with his son. The jury was told that the victim’s mother, who died in 1995, did nothing to stop the abuse and colluded with her then partner to fabricate a story about her daughter being impregnated by a boy she met at a party.

TX Most Wanted Child Rapist

January - 26 - 2017 Reporter: Sandra Respond

AUSTIN, TEXAS- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Julio Arce Jr., 56, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list, and a cash reward up to $3,000 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Arce is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

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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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