August 23rd, 2009 by Lianne

NSPCC: The Children’s Charity

Child abuse is an appalling crime, and if the media is to be believed, it is something that is growing rapidly out of control. More and more headlines detail the atrocities that people wreaked upon those they should be striving to protect.

It is beyond belief that people can do this to an innocent child. And as vexing as looking after a child can be, nothing could excuse the beating of a child.

Unfortunately, once this type of abuse is discovered, it can often be incredibly difficult to get that child out of harms’ way, and into a loving and safe home. The resources that are available are limited, and in constant need of funding – do your part, get involved today.

July 22nd, 2009 by Shyla

Child abuse is heart breaking. But imagine the fear of these young victims as they move through the maze of a judicial system that will decide their futures. Who is there to really listen to the child…to see his or her own interests and feelings are served…to ensure this small, frightened child will be heard?

Each year one-half million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. These children spend years moving from one temporary home to another. They have no family to call their own. Unfortunately, the children find themselves caught between the rock of an abusive situation at home and the hard place of an overburdened court and welfare system.