August 2015 - Baltimore Child Abuse Center

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TLC and Subway, Back to School Safety Tips, Open House, Upcoming Trainings, and more in your August Connection
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Good morning Adam, In the long­term campaign to protect children from abuse, August 2015 may
very well be a month to remember. Who would have thought that during the
hot, lazy days of summer we'd be confronted with headlines relating to
Subway spokesman Jared Fogle pleading guilty to charges of child
pornography and crossing state lines to have sex with children? Or Baltimore
socialite and former Ravens cheerleader Molly Shattuck being sentenced to
48 weekends as part of her guilty plea relating to seduction and sex acts with
a minor? August 2015
In This Issue
Protect Kids. Get Trained.
Stakeholder Conference Call
BCAC Open House
DIVAS Volunteers Needed
Make an Instant Impact
Back­to­School Safety Tips
Back­to­school, sadly, has become more than just buying supplies or feverishly
completing summer reading lists. It's also about reminding our children and
United Way
the youth­serving organizations that watch them that we are concerned
Darkness to Light
about safety. In addition to the classic 3 "R's," it's an annual reminder about
another 3 "R's" that relate to child protection: Recognize, Respond, and Report
Stay Connected
Abuse. Learn more on our website.
Make an Instant Impact
In discussing these high­profile national cases with colleagues, friends,
advocates, and leaders, there seems to be a new level of scrutiny and public
demand for action. Perhaps this new level of concern may manifest itself best
this Sunday, August 30th at 10pm when TLC network airs Breaking the
Silence, a documentary made in conjunction with our partner Darkness to
Light. Breaking the Silence will air commercial­free and shine a light on the
challenging journey faced by those affected by child sexual abuse, including
vital information on where people can turn to help.
We're planning on watching Sunday, and we'll be live tweeting during the
show if you want to join the discussion, ask a question, or share your
thoughts. Follow along and tweet to us at @ChildAbuseCentr with your
questions. You can also send an email to [email protected]. After you've watched the episode, BCAC will be available to answer questions,
provide resources, and invite you to participate in a Darkness to Light training.
View the September training schedule below. I'm hopeful that Sunday night
marks the next step in the ongoing dialogue that produces effective measures
to ultimately keep many more children safe.
Share your thoughts with me about the TLC episode after it airs and as
always,
Let's stay safe, Your gift to BCAC today ensures that
children in Baltimore have a safe
place to turn in their time of need. Back­to­School Safety
Tips
School is back in session. Use
these safety tips to help make sure
your child has a safe and successful
school year.
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TLC and Subway, Back to School Safety Tips, Open House, Upcoming Trainings, and more in your August Connection
Adam Rosenberg Executive Director Protect Kids. Get Trained.
Learn how to protect children by registering for one of our trainings.
Plan a route to school if your
child walks, and walk it with
them beforehand.
Always make sure your child
has a friend or sibling to
walk with.
Teach your children not to
talk to strangers and not to
accept gifts or rides from
someone they do not know.
Encourage your children to
talk to a trusted adult about
bullying.
Tips provided by the American
Academy of Pediatrics.
United Way
September Training Calendar
Mandated Reporter Training
Wednesday, September 9th
Stewards of Children:
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Wednesday, September 16th Effectively Communicating with Youth
Wednesday, September 23rd
Stewards of Children
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Thursday, September 24th
Protect children from abuse by
designating BCAC as the beneficiary
of your workplace giving using the
numbers below:
United Way Private Sector Campaign
2410
Combined Charity Campaign
2410
Maryland Charity Campaign
2410
Combined Federal Campaign
65775
Working with the Latino Community: Case Studies on Barriers to Access
Wednesday, September 30th
Most trainings are offered free to the public from 10am to 12pm at our 2300
North Charles Street office in Charles Village, Baltimore. Register online, contact Kezia, or call 443­923­7003 to discuss a custom
training for your youth­serving organization.
For questions about workplace
giving or other ways to give, email
Jenny or call 443­984­3013.
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TLC and Subway, Back to School Safety Tips, Open House, Upcoming Trainings, and more in your August Connection
Stakeholder Conference Call
Darkness to Light
Every quarter, Baltimore Child Abuse Center
Executive Director, Adam Rosenberg, hosts
stakeholder conference calls with supporters like you
to keep you up­to­date on the work and mission of
BCAC. The next BCAC Stakeholder Conference Call is
scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th from
10:30 to 11 am. To access the call, dial 712­432­1500 and enter access code 684946#.
Contact Jenny or call 443­984­3013 for more information. BCAC Open House
BCAC is hosting its next open house
on Wednesday, September 16th
from 5 to 7 pm.
Visit our facility to walk the path
that children take during the course
of an abuse investigation.
It's a great way to meet our staff
and find out more about what we do
to help children in Baltimore. Plus, you can check out the new
murals in our lobby and family rooms! In 2015, BCAC began a partnership
with the national leader in child
abuse prevention, Darkness to
Light (D2L). With ten BCAC staff
and several volunteers now trained
in the D2L curriculum, Stewards of
Children, our goal is to educate
thousands of Baltimoreans in the
coming years about keeping
children safe. Interested in learning more about
D2L and Stewards of Children?
Contact LaDonna or call 443­923­7013.
The evening will include tours, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to share your
ideas with BCAC staff. Stay Connected
Light refreshments will be provided. Street parking is available on North Charles
and 23rd Streets. This is a FREE event. RSVP here or call 443­984­3013 for more information. DIVAS Volunteers Needed
DIVAS are back this Fall, and we are looking for volunteers to help out
beginning mid­September.
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DIVAS is an 9­week program that engages young women in fun activities while
teaching communication skills, building self­esteem, developing sisterhood, and
exploring the community. Activities include workshops on conflict resolution
and communication. Participants also engage in panel discussions, debates, and
a closing graduation activity.
Volunteers are needed to commit to 4 hours, 1 day per week for a 9­week
period. Click here to view the detailed volunteer description. Interested?
Contact Kezia or call 443­923­7003.
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nonprofit organizations. Learn more about the Cares for Kids
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