Preventing child abuse, family violence and providing vital family support services.
the need
Child abuse is a hidden epidemic that knows no boundaries. It happens across cultural lines and in families of all education and income levels. The stress caused by poverty, a lack of emotional support, and limited resources, however, may increase the risk in some families.
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A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.
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Almost five children die everyday as a result of child abuse.
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About 30% of abused and neglected children will later abuse their own children, continuing the horrible cycle of abuse.
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Nearly two-thirds of people in treatment for drug abuse reported being abused as children.
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Children who experience child abuse & neglect are 59% more likely to be arrested as a juvenile and 30% more likely to commit violent crime.
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"I have been going here since before I started counseling with my boyfriend. I actually started coming here because I wanted to be better then I could ever be before!
I love how Richstone staff and member try to be more at comfort and what to make everyone feel safe. I really highly recommended this place. Specially for kids."
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Paula Elisa U.
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