Cumberland County

Child Abuse Prevention Blue Ribbon Ceremony

2012

There were 954 investigations of child abuse and neglect in Cumberland

County last year.

That would be every child at one

of our local elementary

schools.

Each year, more than

3 million children across the country are reported as being

abused or neglected.

Almost 81% of abusers are parents and another 6% are relatives of the

victims.

The number of reports of child abuse made in the

United States every minute:

6

The number of cases of child abuse that will be

reported by the end of this slide show:

54

Children that die every day as a result of child abuse:

5

Have your words hurt a child today?

“Look at this mess! You are so worthless!”

“Why can’t you just behave? No child of mine acts like that.”

“You are so weird. I can see why nobody likes you.”

“You are always crying! Are you ever happy?”

“You are so stupid. Why can’t you make good grades like your sister?”

“You are such an embarrassment! Why can’t you dress like normal kids?”

Here’s the good news…

Child abuse and neglect is 100%

preventable.

The National Blue Ribbon Campaign began

as a result of one grandmother’s struggle to overcome the brutal death of her grandchild

at the hands of his parents.

•To hug a child•To believe in a child•To fasten a child’s car seat•To listen to a child•To learn a child’s name•To realize that words hurt•To stop and take a breath•To make a difference

This ceremony is presented by the following organizations:

Friends for Families – In home visitation program to teach parents positive discipline methods

Parent-Child Connection Class – Community based parent support group to teach parents positive ways to effectively discipline

Community Awareness Programs – Let us speak at your next group function about child abuse prevention and positive parenting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

WWW.STEPHENSCENTER.ORG

OR CALL 1-800-635-5199

Lake Tansi Exchange Club

The Lake Tansi Exchange Club

meets at 7:00 am on the first and

third Fridays each month at Mitch's Restaurant and Lounge in Lake

Tansi.

A group of men and women working together to make our community a better place to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and our national project-the prevention of child abuse.

PROJECT TRUTH • Education Program in Cumberland, Fentress and White Counties. • Reaching Over 6,000 students each year. projecttruth.net Helpline: 931-200-7022

PROJECT CARE • Free Pregnancy Tests and Free Ultrasound Screenings • Fatherhood Initiative Program • Material Assistance with maternity, baby clothing and items • Lots of love and support during and after pregnancy

PROJECT HOPE • Post Abortion Recovery Classes and Retreats• Provide assistance with Drug Recovery, Adoption, Miscarriage, Housing

and Job opportunities.

99 Walker Hill St. Crossville TN 38571 931-456-6944Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday

plateaupregnancyservices.com

As Tennessee's public child welfare agency, the Department of Children’s Services is responsible for helping some of our state‘s most vulnerable citizens.

Our case managers have the responsibility

of investigating cases of child abuse and neglect.

Our resource parent specialists work to find good foster homes and adoptive families.

Our juvenile justice program treats the youthful offenders who are sent to us by the courts.

Today we have approximately 8,000 in state custody. It is our job to find these children the permanency they need to grow into healthy, happy and productive adults.

Crossville DCS Office: (931) 459-6600

The CASA program is continuously seeking volunteers who would be interested in

making a difference in a child’s life. You could be that volunteer who gives that child a voice and an extra set of eyes throughout

the court process.

For more information call (931) 456-0691.

Cumberland Mountain Mental Health 4325 Hwy. 127 North Crossville TN 38571

Phone: (931) 484-8020

▪Adult & Child Outpatient ▪ Case Management ▪ Project BASIC ▪ Intensive Focus ▪ Rental Assistance ▪ Medical Assistance ▪ Peer Support Center

24 HOUR CRISIS LINE 1-800-704-2651

Denise J. Weaver, L.C.S.W., Ph.D

www.crossvillecounseling.comdrdenise@crossvillecounseling.

com

1299 Genesis Road, Ste. 3Crossville, TN 38555Office: 931.456.8600

Crossville Counselin

g Center

Finding strength in the midst of the storm

L.B.J. & C. Head Start

1831 East First Street

Crossville, TN 38555

(931) 484-4114

Providing a child development program that will help children gain the social competence, developmental skills, and confidence

necessary to be prepared to succeed in their present environment and with later responsibilities in school and life.

Director: Charlotte Potts

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL REGISTRATION

The United Fund of Cumberland County, Inc. provides administrative and other central services for the public and private health, welfare, character building and recreation, education service, charitable and philanthropic agencies and community organizations and the general public of Crossville, Cumberland County and vicinity.

348 Taylor Street Suite 101Crossville TN 38555

Phone: 931-484-4082

Call our crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-641-3434 or use our new confidential on-line chat available through our website.

www.avaloncentertn.org

P.O. Box 4002Crossville, TN 38557

(931) 707-2273

Providing a safe haven for drug endangered, abused and at-risk children and teens.

http://www.ccchouseofhope.com

Cumberland County Schools

To empower each student with the skills to be a productive citizen

Crossville Housing AuthorityCrossville Housing Authority has numerous programs including Family Self-

Sufficiency, Homeownership, Section 8 Mortgage Subsidy Program, Homeownership Training and Preparation, after-school and summer youth programs, and programs for the elderly. In addition the CHA operates and

Education and Computer Lab which is open to the public five afternoons a week.

348 Taylor St. ~ Ste. 102

Crossville, TN 38555

(931) 459-2388  

email: director@kidsontherise.org

Hours:  Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm

To provide experiences for youth that will enable them to further develop their intellectual, social, verbal, and creative capacities and to facilitate their entry into a responsible, productive adulthood.

On behalf of all of the organizations

represented, we would like to thank

you for your attendance.

You can make a difference in the

life of a child.

Help us create a world without child abuse.