Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County http://crisisshelter.org/, phone 724-652-9036 Child sexual abuse is a hidden, quiet crime. The goal of the Crisis Shelter and the Believe Me When I Tell campaign is to shine a light on this important issue, during a month long campaign, through awareness and intervention initiatives. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Join us… Continue Reading
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Do You Understand Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying “Cyberbullying” is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. Cyberbullying must have a minor on both sides of the interaction. “I hate you. Everyone else hates you. You should just… Continue Reading
CASA Holds Special Event for National Foster Care Month
CASA & DHS Rally Community for a Flash Mob Dance at the City-County Building The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Systems Improvement Through Youth (S.I.T.Y) council is collaborating on an exciting public awareness campaign in observance of National Foster Care Month. The goal… Continue Reading
Join CASA for the Pittsburgh Superhero Run
The Pittsburgh Superhero Run is Sat. April 30, 2011 at the North Park Boathouse. Welcome to the crusade against child abuse. We are a group of believers. We believe that it is possible to break the chains of abuse with the right educational programs, the right awareness campaigns, stricter abuse laws, the right support for… Continue Reading
Take a Stand Against Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a hidden, quiet crime. It is the goal of the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County to shine a light on this issue and bring the Lawrence County community together to take a stand, and make a statement, against abuse. We would be pleased if you would join our partnership to end sexual… Continue Reading
Become a Superhero for Kids in the System
Have you ever wished to be a kid again— believing in super heroes and fairy tales? The reality of being an adult isn’t that you’re too old to believe, but adults know all too well the reality of life—that fairy tales don’t come true for all children, especially those in the system. Children are special… Continue Reading
Please Help Prevent Another Madison Violet Dodson
Madison Violet Dodson was a child who lived for only 15 months. She could have, and should have, lived much longer. Though she had health issues that required a feeding tube to provide her with adequate nutrition, medical neglect by her parents is suspected to have directly contributed to her untimely death. No one knows… Continue Reading
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