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“Criminology and Criminal Justice: Ozarks Partners in Preventing and Reducing Crime”

“Criminology and Criminal Justice: Ozarks Partners in Preventing and Reducing Crime” The 4th Annual Missouri State University Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Plaster Student Union – 3rd Floor 2012 Conference BIG Flyer

Lake Regional adds sexual assault, abuse exam room

Lake Regional adds sexual assault, abuse exam room GateHouse Media, Inc. www.lakenewsonline.com Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach recently completed renovations on a room specifically equipped to treat victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. The room is fully stocked with pharmaceuticals and lab supplies, as well as new clothing, a private… [Continue Reading]

Trivia Night Proceeds to benefit Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis

Please join us for a fun-filled trivia night! One of our volunteers, Amy Mancuso, is hosting this event that will be a great success but we need YOUR help! Trivia Night Proceeds to benefit Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis Friday March 23 at 6:30pm Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ 6520 Arsenal, St…. [Continue Reading]

Protect Our Kids Act Petition

The National Coalition to End Child Abuse Deaths Protect Our Kids Act Petition 2,500 American children are killed every year as a result of child abuse. 80 percent of those killed are under the age of four. Almost half are under age one. There is something you can do….. The bi-partisan and bicameral Protect Our Kids Act was recently… [Continue Reading]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect Rival Other Major Public Health Problems http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/EconomicCost.html Child maltreatment is a serious and prevalent public health problem in the United States. In fiscal year 2008, U.S. state and local child protective services (CPS) received more than 3 million reports of children being abused or neglected—or about 6 complaints per… [Continue Reading]

Missouri’s Child Advocacy Centers