Child Abuse Prevention Month was  created because child abuse and neglect was both widespread and too  often invisible. “Our children are our future” may be a cliche, but it’s  still true that the more adults can have a positive impact on a child’s  experiences, the stronger society will be. A safe, stable, and  nurturing environment can have a proven positive effect on brain  development. Research shows that children who suffer from the prolonged stress of abuse and  neglect tend to struggle in their behavioral, physical, and cognitive  abilities. The effects of early trauma tend to continue through  generations. In contrast, experiencing support in early childhood can  prevent or even reverse the damaging effects of early life stress, with  lifelong benefits for a young person’s learning, behavior, and health.  Whatever seeds have been planted, or not planted, will affect a person’s  health, ability to learn, and ultimately, earning power.

Anyone who thinks a parent should seek support can share the  1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) Helpline number.

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Parents who own guns but are not putting them in safe places.

Why are parents leaving loaded weapons lying around never kids. 

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Get Help

If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.For anonymous, confidential help,  24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at  1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or  1-800-787-3224 (TTY).

If you are being abused by your partner, know there is nothing you  have done or are doing to cause the abuse. It is solely the choice of  the abuser to abuse. It may seem impossible to escape your abuser,  change your circumstances, or find the help you need, but it is  possible. However, you know your abuser best, so think carefully through  your situation and circumstances and do what is the best for you.

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an  intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to  more than 10 million women and men.1

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Rarely seen footage of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking to students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia on October 26, 1967, where he delivered his speech "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?"  Video used by permission of The School District of Philadelphia. All rights reserved.  Speech reprinted in A Time to Break Silence: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students, part of the King Legacy Series, published by Beacon Press. This is the first time the speech has been published in its entirety. You can find on YouTube.

While George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific  accomplishment has inspired millions, time has reduced him to the man  who did something with peanuts. This documentary uncovers Carver's  complexities and reveals the full impact of his life and work. The full video is on YouTube.