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Let’s Talk… Poster/Visual Media Competition
This posters was submitted by Monica to Living Well and 1in6 in support of our ’Let’s Talk…’ Competition.
The ‘Let’s talk…’ competition invites artists, graphic designers, animators, film makers, anyone, to create a unique and meaningful poster or piece of visual media that will increase public discussion, awareness, support and hope for men sexually abused in childhood. Click here for competition details and how you can win a share of $1500 in prize money.
This is great. Can’t wait to see all the entries. Does anyone have any favorite prevention graphics?
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to be excited about this Saturday’s Blue Out game against Temple, RAM Squad has announced they’ll be dancing for donations to One Heart before the game. No words for how excited we are!
Laura March: Blue Out Penn State: Learning from the Freeh Report (via sacet)
Laura’s brilliant and it’s awesome to have her on her side.
(via sacet)
She is by far one of the most incredible people we’ve ever met and she’s not even in high school yet. Follow her @bands4RAINN and help make sure her 13th birthday is absolutely amazing by picking up a wristband. https://store.rainn.org/product.cfm?pid=27
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not”
- Dr. Seuss.
“Life doesn’t count for much unless you’re willing to do your small part to leave our children – all of our children – a better world. Even if it’s difficult. Even if the work seems great. Even if we don’t get very far in our lifetime.”
Barack Obama
In honor of Child Abuse Awareness month we’re posting tips from some of the great resources on the internet. This is from KidsHealth. Check ‘em out, they’ve got great articles for kids, teens, and parents on a bunch of topics.
- Child abuse inspires a very emotional response, and the temptation to react immediately and harshly is strong. We don’t blame you. We hate it too— it’s why we came together as an organization. But remember that justice against the abuser is secondary to the child’s safety. The most important thing you can ever do in this situation is protect a child, not attack the abuser. Prioritize making sure the kid is okay.
- If you suspect that a child is being abused, it’s your responsibility to contact your local child protective services agency, police, hospital, or emergency hotline.
The U.S. Child Abuse Hotline is 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Report Child Abuse Now has a list of abuse hotlines for every state. - If you think you may have abused a child, or you’re worried that you might, make sure the child is somewhere safe away from you, and then speak with a friend, relative, or health care professional. Speaking with a trained professional can be an effective way to work through the reasons behind your abusive feelings.
- If you suspect that someone you know, such as a babysitter or childcare provider, is abusing a child, keep the child away from that person until authorities have been notified. If you suspect the person may abuse the child again, make sure any future contact between the child and that person is supervised.
- Fundraising Chair: What makes you happy? What makes you complete? For me it's @OneHeartPSU #weare1heart #makeanimpact
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