The service 'Child Abuse Prevention' is offered at the following sites:
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C.A.R.E. Child Abuse Resource and Education Program http://www.mnca.net (external link)
HAPPY BEAR PRESENTATIONS, a personal safety program for early elementary aged children, teaches kids about bullying, good touch/bad touch, drug and alcohol prevention, and stranger danger
BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT parenting class-group format, seven week series. Classes are available for general ages of children or specific to early childhood.
I'M IN CHARGE SEMINARS for higher elementary aged children who are preparing to stay home without supervision
S.A.V.E. PROGRAM which stands for Stop Abuse and Violence Early -
Capstone http://www.capstonenebraska.com (external link)
VIDEO-TAPED FORENSIC interviews of children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse and neglect
CHILD ADVOCACY
COMMUNITY EDUCATION and outreach -
Central Nebraska Child Advocacy Center
SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer once abuse has been disclosed.
SUPPORT BY PROVIDING REFERRALS referrals to mental health services and support groups and following the case through the legal system.
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL presentations
ASSIST PARENTS IN REPORTING ABUSE or following up on reports already made -
Child Advocacy Center http://www.smvoices.org (external link)
SERVICES ACCESSED AFTER HOURS via on-call coverage for law enforcement, child protective services and area hospitals
PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT for forensic interviews and medical evaluations of a child victim, 18 years or under, who is alleged to have been a victim of child sexual abuse, physical abuse with bodily injury, or is a witness to a serious crime. Child interviews and medical exams are scheduled through the law enforcement or protective services agencies which are responsible for investigating the report of abuse and neglect
VICTIM ADVOCACY and support for the child victim and non-offending caregivers
CASE COORDINATION of the multi-disciplinary investigation and treatment teams
UNL PROJECT SAFE SUPPORT GROUPS and one-on-one counseling for child victims and non-offending caregivers on-site
COURT SCHOOL for child victims who will be called to testify in criminal or juvenile court
TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS on identification and reporting, minimum facts interviewing and advanced skill building in child interviewing
COMMUNITY EDUCATION focused on prevention, and identification and reporting of abuse -
Childhelp http://www.childhelp.org (external link)
CHILDHELP NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE (1-800-4-A-CHILD) is a 24-hour hotline staffed by professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in approximately 140 languages. Offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources
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Crying Baby Helpline http://www.safebaby.org (external link)
CRYING BABY HELP LINE for parents, grandparents, baby-sitters, and caregivers, including tips to calm a crying baby -
FAMILY - Fathers and Mothers Improving Lives of Young Children http://www.aea13.org (external link)
PARENTS AS TEACHERS, Healthy Families America, Parent education, teen parenting, and family support program for families prenatal until school age
CRYING prevention, nutrition information, infant mental health, and dental health information
PERSONALIZED visits by a parent educator
GROUP MEETINGS with other parents by age group, research based parenting groups
PERIODIC learning, sensory, and developmental screenings
NEWLETTERS, books, and materials
INFANT massage, baby sign, and happiest baby crying/abuse prevention instruction
PARENT/CHILD interaction groups
LENDING LIBRARY includes books, baby items, toys, music, videos, DVDs
NEWBORN VISITS by a nurse
RESOURCE NETWORKING
CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS -
Family Violence Council
PLANNING entity for stopping abuse activities
COLLECTS and disseminates data related to domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault
PROVIDES TRAINING on abuse, particularly on behavior dynamics of abusers -
Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution of Nebraska, Inc - GASP http://www.SmokeFreeNebraska.org (external link)
ADVOCACY for anyone who is bothered and harmed by tobacco smoke pollution at home, work or while in any government office or private business by intervening on behalf of the person bothered by the smoke to help them assert their rights
SEARCHABLE online list of over 2000 100% Smoke Free restaurants and bars in Nebraska
HELP make Foster Homes and Day Cares 100% smoke free (currently people may legally smoke in those places), and help raise the age of buying and using tobacco in Nebraska from 18 to 21 years of age
FILING ASSISTANCE for an American with Disabilities (ADA) complaint against a government agency or business, including bars and restaurants that are not 100% smoke free
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION available, including as a speaker for groups of any size on any tobacco issue, information on respiratory health and secondhand smoking, education regarding reporting possible child neglect or abuse if a parent/guardian smokes around a child who has asthma or other health problems
REPRESENT public interest in matters concerning all tobacco issues, including heart and lung health
REFER people who need help quitting to smoking and spit tobacco cessation classes -
Mills County Public Health Nursing Service http://mcph.millscoia.us/ (external link)
IN-HOME skilled nursing, case management, and therapies (physical, occupational and speech)
HOME CARE AIDE services
HOMEMAKER programs - sliding scale or no fee
THERAPIES
IMMUNIZATION programs for children and adults
MATERNAL/CHILD health care program including home visits, WIC, new baby follow-up, breast feeding support group and loan of breast pumps to low-income individuals
CHILDHOOD HEALTH EDUCATION, including Sun-Safety, 'It Takes Two', and First Aid
LEAD POISONING education, screening, and follow up to prevent and treat lead poisoning in children ages 1-5
CARDIOVASCULAR risk reduction program, including blood pressure screenings
ENVIRONMENTAL follow-up for septic, wells and environmental complaints
PARENTS AS TEACHERS program for families with children ages 0-5 - funded by Boost4Families (No charge to families)
FAMILY SKILL DEVELOPMENT program for families referred by Department of Human Services, reducing risk of out of home placement, delinquency, or abuse or neglect; Teen Parents and the Law (TPAL) Classes - 12 sessions directed toward teen parents, funded by Boost4Families
MOMS OFF METH Support Group, funded by Iowa West, Mon 6 pm
TRANSPORTATION for medical appointments for individuals age 60+; funded by Southwest 8 Senior Services
THE NEST is an incentive program related to pregnancy and prenatal care, childbirth, infant care, and parenting; participants earn points for health behaviors and can redeem points for new items in the NEST store; open to all families who are pregnant or have children up to age two; no fees for participation
TOBACCO cessation and prevention for all ages, with specific programs for junior high and high school participants -
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children http://www.missingkids.com (external link)
CLEARINGHOUSE of information about missing and exploited children
CYBER TIPLINE for reports of Internet-related child sexual exploitation
TECHNICAL assistance to individuals and law enforcement agencies in the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of cases involving missing and exploited children
ASSISTS the US Department of State in certain cases of international child abduction
TRAINING PROGRAMS to law enforcement and social service professionals
DISTRIBUTES photographs and descriptions of missing children worldwide
COORDINATES child protection efforts with the private sector
NETWORKS with nonprofit service providers and state clearinghouses about missing persons cases
INFORMATION about effective state legislation to help ensure the protection of children
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Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition http://www.ndvsac.org (external link)
PREVENTION SERVICES in the area of dating abuse, child abuse, elder abuse, spouse/partner abuse, adult sexual assault, child sexual assault, and sexual harassment
RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY of films, videos and literature
HISPANIC COMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE -
Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center http://frhs.org/cac.html (external link)
SAFE PLACE for children to be interviewed by law enforcement, case workers, or forensic interviewer once abuse has been disclosed
REFERRALS to mental health services and support groups and following the case through the legal system
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL presentations
ASSIST PARENTS in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made
HAIR TESTING to determine if a child has been exposed to illegal drugs -
Offutt AFB Family Advocacy Program http://www.airforcefap.org (external link)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM offers assessment and treatment
PREVENTION and SUPPORT SERVICES:
1) Prevention Services include: New Parent Support Program that provides prenatal and postnatal assistance, education, in home visits by a community health nurse for parents of children 0-3 years of age
2) Marriage and family counseling
3) Classes: Anger Management, PREP (couple relationship skills training), Dads 101, Parent University (April)
OUTREACH to the community: training and briefings on intimate partner violence and child abuse awareness and prevention; needs assessments; collaboration with off-base agencies; referral resource -
Parent-Child Center http://www.dawsoncountyne.net/pcc/index.html (external link)
EMERGENCY Shelter
SAFETY Planning
LEGAL ADVOCACY
CRIMINAL JUSTICE Support
MEDICAL ADVOCACY
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
PROTECTION ORDER Assistance
EMERGENCY Financial Aid
EMERGENCY Transportation
SUPPORT GROUP
EDUCATION and Information
VINE INFORMATION and Assistance
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT during rape exams and police interviews -
Stop It Now! http://www.stopitnow.org (external link)
CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE to prevent child sexual abuse before a child is harmed
HELPLINE staff provide guidance so adults can learn about sexual abuse; identify specialized treatment options and resources for themselves or someone they care about; develop prevention and safety plan strategies; find language for an effective conversation when they have concerns; and learn how to report concerns to authorities when appropriate