Categories: Misc, Other, Our Perspective

The 5 Steps Holiday Edition – Step Two: Minimize Opportunity

It seems like every year, the holiday season begins a bit earlier. Black Friday has been moved to Wednesday. Social calendars are booked from November until January. For parents, children’s parties, plays, and recitals are also a big part of the season. Throughout the hustle and bustle, families can use The Five Steps to Protecting …

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Categories: Misc, Other, Our Perspective

The 5 Steps Holiday Edition – Step One: Learn the Facts

It seems like every year, the holiday season begins a bit earlier. Black Friday has been moved to Wednesday. Social calendars are booked from November until January. For parents, children’s parties, plays, and recitals are also a big part of the season. Throughout the hustle and bustle, families can use The Five Steps to Protecting …

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Are You a “Mandated” Reporter?

Our materials and posts often mention the words “mandated reporter.” You may be wondering what this term actually means, and whether you or those who work with your children are mandated to report child sexual abuse. A mandated reporter is a person who is required by law to report suspicions of child abuse or neglect …

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Categories: Misc, News and Events, Other

Reporting Failure Leads to Criminal Prosecution

Last week, charges were filed against a Texas teacher and several administrators in response to a disclosure of child sexual abuse. Article written by Ericka Mellon and Cindy George of the Houston Chronicle, and posted on Nov. 21. Read the entire article here. Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson announced Friday that a warrant had …

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Protecting Our Children…Our Responsibility

By Virginia Baker, M.Ed. View original article here Learn more about D2L’s new Stewards of Children® curriculum, including The 5 Steps to Protecting Our ChildrenTM. http://www.d2lblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Baker-Protecting-Children-NBCDI-Child-Health-Talk-Fall-2013.pdf