CASA of the Northern Hills - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
April Is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
Child abuse is defined as any act to harm or to threaten harm to a child’s health or welfare which can occur through non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or attempted sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or attempted sexual exploitation.
The lines between spousal abuse and child abuse are blurred. Studies show that child abuse occurs in 30 to 60 percent of family violence cases among families with children. A 1989 survey of 6,000 families found that 50 percent of men who assault their wives also abuse their children. Another frightening statistic, the Children’s Defense Fund estimates that 30 percent of abused children will abuse their own children, perpetuating the cycle of violence into the next generation.
CASA Highlighted Events
Voices of Hope Benefit Auction
To be held August 26, 2010
Where: The Lodge At Deadwood
Where: The Lodge At Deadwood
24th Annual Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
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