Children’s Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey. (Oct 2009). This Bulletin discusses the National Survey
of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV), the most comprehensive nationwide survey of the incidence and prevalence of children’s exposure to violence to date, sponsored by the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). >> read more
Giving Voice to Asylum-Seekers' Scars (Sun, 27 Sep 2009)
In honor of The Dandelion Patch's 15th Anniversary, they have chosen to partner with Childhelp for the next 15 months for the prevention and treatment of abused children. With a goal to
raise $15,000 through various events and drives, we are thankful to have such a loyal partnership and supporter in The Dandelion Patch. Visit their website to shop hundreds of stunning
personalized stationary and invitation options.
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Photo courtesy of Jan Miller, Make A Difference Photography
2009's Annual Capital CAREaoke strikes a chord!
A team of reporters from CNN and another from Fox News battled for karaoke supremacy at the Childhelp's annual "Capitol CAREaoke" event, put on by the Greater Washington Area Advisory Board, which raises money for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Read More Watch Video Clip
Childhelp Washington Area Chapter Receives Prestigious Volunteer Group of the Year Award for 2008 from Volunteer Fairfax. The award was entered into the House of Representative's Congressional Record by Hon. Gerald Connelly, on April 24, 2009. Also among the year's winners was our own Washington Area Chapter President, Christin Klaff of Reston, VA. Christin was recognized as the Rising Star for 2008.