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Wear A Blue Ribbon All Year Round!

Each Blue Ribbon Pin is $7 which includes S.H.

Please wear it every day as your commitment
to Raise Awareness and Break The Cycle of Violence Against Children!
 

Each year over 3 million children are harmed and neglected, and those are ONLY the ones that are reported … each year almost 1.8 million children are reported missing – many of them abducted from their own homes and front yards. Every day more than 3 children in our country die from violence and neglect.

Becauseso many cases of child violence and neglect go unreported, it is estimatedthat the actual number of child victims is 3 times greater. Children in the USA aremore apt to die from violence and neglect than from accidents.

Violence against children comes in the forms of: physical violence, neglect,sexual abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, abandonment, anddeath. Love Our Children USA is committed to raisingawareness, educating the public. We are committed to breaking the cycle!

Inorder to make a bigger impact it is essential that communitiesall over the country get involved.

Please take a few moments this month to remind children you know that:

• Violence affects all of us whether we are directly involvedor   witnesses.
• It is our duty and the law to report it
• No one ever deserves to be abused.
• Children are never to blame for the abuse and violencethat are inflicted upon them.
• Children should always telling a trusted adultabout the abuse

To learn more about child abuse clickhere
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You can also make your pay by check to receive your Blue Ribbon and Break The Cycle Bracelet. Please make your checks payable to Love Our Children USA and mail to:

Mailing Address - Love Our Children USA, 220 East 57th Street, 9th Floor, Suite G, New York, NY 10022-2820.

We'll send your Blue Ribbon pin and Break The Cycle Blue Awareness Band immediately so you can GET BLUE and raise awareness for America's kids!

Forevery blue ribbon that is worn across the country ... isanother child in America who has bruises, who cries, whohurts, who is afraid, and sadly - who may be dead. ALL childrenso desperately need and want is love, safety, and nurturing!Violence and neglect against children is everyone's problem!

Let's create beautifuldreams for our kids... instead of shattering them!
What Individuals Can Do To Help Build The Bridge From Prevention Awareness To Action In Your Community:

It is up to us to build strong communities where families and children live. It is in these communities that children are safest from abuse and neglect. Here are some things you can do as a concerned individual:

Raise The Issue
Call or write your candidates and elected officials to educate them about issues in your community and the need for child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs.

Encourage your local school district and faith community to sponsor classes and support programs for new parents.

Reach Out To Kids And Parents In Your Community.
Supporting kids and parents in your family and in your community helps to reduce the likelihood of violence and neglect against children. Be a good neighbor. Offer to baby-sit. Donate your children's used clothing, furniture, and toys for use by another family. Be kind and supportive, particularly to new parents and children.

Remember The Risk Factors
Violence and neglect against children occur in all segments of our society, but the risk factors are greater in families where parents:

• Abuse alcohol or drugs
• Are isolated from their families or communities
• Have difficulty controlling their anger or stress
• Appear uninterested in the care, nourishment, or safety of their children 
• Seem to be having serious economic, housing, or personal   problems

Recognize Some Of The Warning Signs That A Child Might Be Harmed Or Neglected:

• Nervousness around adults
• Aggression toward adults or other children
• Inability to stay awake or to concentrate for extended periods
• Sudden, dramatic changes in personality or activities
• Acting out sexually or showing interest in sex that is not appropriate for his or her age
• Frequent or unexplained bruises or injuries
• Low self-esteem
• Poor hygiene

Report Suspected Child Violence Or Neglect
If you even suspect abuse or neglect report it—and keep reporting it—until something is done. Contact child protective services (in your local phone book) or your local police department.

Other Ways You Can Help

• Build a support network by getting involved in your neighborhood.
• Develop friendly relationships with your neighbors and their   children.
• Problems often seem less overwhelming when you have  support nearby.
• Get involved in your child's school. Join the parent-teacher association and attend school events.
• Talk to your friends and neighbors about taking action to break the cycle of violence and neglect against children.

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