Family Road Healthy Start hosted an Infant Health and Safety Fair to create awareness of the factors that effect infant mortality. On September 18, 2010, Baby Bee Aware was a family event packed with fun activities and information. Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy was...
Provide safety, love, and support. Let them know it is okay to cry or to be mad. Make sure your child understands it is not his or her fault. Don’t coach or pressure your child to talk about things. Some things you can say that will really help your child: I believe...
Children who have been abused often show many different types of signs and symptoms. Children may regress to earlier developmental periods and show other changes that are out of the ordinary for them. Here are just a few of the various symptoms you may encounter that...
When abuse is reported, parents or caregivers sometimes feel as if they are on a roller coaster of emotions. This is normal. The report can affect your life in many ways, and it takes time to adjust. The following are some of the common thoughts and feelings of...
There are some important things to remember if you are abused. It’s Your Body No one has the right to touch you. You can say No. Abuse Is Never Your Fault Even if you don’t say no, it is NEVER your fault. Abused Always Hurts It can hurt your feelings or your body....
Child Abuse and Neglect (as defined by law) According to the Louisiana Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law, La.R.S.14:403, states that any person who, under Children’s Code Article 609 (A) (Mandatory Reporters), is required to report the abuse or neglect or sexual... 