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Abuse, especially if
ongoing, can be
physically and
mentally harmful. It
almost always
results in
psychological
damage to its
victims. Abuse can
lead to increased
anxiety and
stress,
low self-esteem and
mental illnesses
including major
depression and
post-traumatic
stress disorder.
Prolonged abuse may also put victims
at risk for
substance abuse or
dependence,
high-risk sexual
behaviors (e.g.,
unprotected sex,
multiple sex
partners), poor
health,
poor academic or
work performance,
suicidal ideation
and untimely death.
Abuse is not to be
taken with a grain
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The
Florence Crittenton Agency, first
chartered in 1896, is a 55-bed
comprehensive treatment facility for
troubled young women in crisis or at
risk.
The Crittenton Program provides
residential care and counseling for
pregnant and non-pregnant teens.
Outreach services are also provided
for teens with behavioral and
emotional difficulties and families
in crisis. Foster care services
provide caring homes for teens in
our care.
We also provide care for substance
abuse counseling, to help young
women live independently and
productively.
Outreach programs operated by the
Agency include a teen pregnancy
prevention program (STARS), and
child and parenting skills training
(CAPS).
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Legal Statutes:
Tennessee 36-3-601
Definitions
(1) "Abuse" means
inflicting,
or attempting to
inflict,
physical injury on
an adult or minor by
other than
accidental means,
placing an adult
or minor in fear of
physical harm,
physical restraint,
malicious damage to
the personal
property of the
abused party,
including
inflicting, or
attempting to
inflict, physical
injury on any animal
owned, possessed,
leased, kept, or
held by an adult or
minor, or placing an
adult or minor in
fear of physical
harm to any animal
owned, possessed,
leased, kept, or
held by such adult
or minor...
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Women's Law
- Laws and legal
information by
state... Informative
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The LORD also
will be a refuge for
the oppressed, a
refuge in times of
trouble. Psalms 9:9 |
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Abuse Information
& Answers
Child sexual abuse
is the exploitation
or coercion of a
child. Child sexual
abuse involves a
continuum of
behavior that ranges
from verbal,
non-physical abuse
to forcible touching
offenses. It can
range from a single
encounter with an
exhibitionist, to
confusing occasional
fondling by a casual
acquaintance, to
years of ongoing
abuse by a relative
or family member, to
rape and/or
exploitation through
prostitution and
pornography...
Go to New Hope web
site for Questions
and Answers on Child
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Do
Your Suspect Child
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Tennessee
Law and
Reporting
Abuse
According to
Tennessee
law, ALL
persons must
report
suspected
cases of
child abuse
and neglect.
This
includes
doctors,
police,
teachers,
parents,
mental
health
professionals,
child care
providers,
dentists,
family
members and
friends.
In
Tennessee,
if you have
“reasonable
cause to
believe” a
child is
being abused
or neglected
you must
report that
suspicion to
the state
Department
of
Children’s
Services or
law
enforcement-and
you are
required by
law to do it
immediately.
Failure to
report is a
misdemeanor.
Do not
attempt to
conduct your
own
investigation.
Report your
suspicions
to the
proper
authorities.
It is the
role of the
state
Department
of
Children’s
Services or
law
enforcement
to
investigate
the report.
However,
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all
reports do not meet
the criteria for
investigation. If
you suspect
additional abuse
after the initial
report has been
made, report that as
well.
As a mandated reporter you are protected by the
state in terms of
liability and
confidentiality.
Reporters who “act
in good faith” are
immune from any
civil or criminal
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Reporting Child
Abuse
Do you have
knowledge or
suspicion regarding
child abuse or
neglect?
In an extreme
emergency, CALL 911!
Call the DCS 24-Hour
Toll Free Hotline
Public Line:
1-877-237-0004
Medical/Legal Line:
1-877-237-0026
Case Managers:
1-877-237-0034
All calls are
CONFIDENTIAL |
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National Sexual
Assault Online
Hotline
Free
. Safe &
Confidential
1 in 6 women in
America have been
sexually assaulted.
Call the National
Sexual Assault
Hotline -
Get Help... Get
Information
1-800-656-4673
All calls are
CONFIDENTIAL |
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I came across this story
while searching the subject of mental and physical
abuse. The reason for my search was that I have seen
so many young women living in fear of an abusive or
threatening boyfriend or spouse. Over the years of
watching friends of my kids from their early years
in kindergarten, on to high school and beyond I have
known many to become involved in abusive
relationships with many of them feeling there is no
way out.
Read
Heather's Story
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