Almost 34% of kids age 12–17 have been cyberbullied at some point in their life. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior. Learn more here: https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #StopCyberbullying #IProtectChildren

Do you know the risks of being online? Online Predators: When it comes to online enticement, girls make up the majority (78%) of child victims—while the majority (82%) of online predators are male. Exposure to inappropriate content: Over 55% of tweens (kids age 10–12) have been exposed to violent content on the internet, and nearly 60% have come across sexually explicit words or images. Cyberbullying: Almost 34% of kids age 12–17 have been cyberbullied at some point in their life. #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth #CyberSafety # IProtectChildren

Help prevent child sexual abuse, reach out to your local CAC or visit https://fliptheswitchcampaign.org for free training. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #Fliptheswitch #DarknesstoLight #IProtectChildren

Do you know what is on your child's device? Learn what apps to watch out for here: https://www.familyeducation.com/mobile-apps/a-complete-guide-to-potentially-dangerous-apps-all-parents-should-be-aware-of #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CyberSafety #IProtectChildren

Thank you to NWMS Realtors leadership team for organizing a fun night of food and fellowship at Uncle Bubbas BBQ and Smokehouse. Money was raised from the event that will benefit Tyler’s Closet which is the community closet that Healing Hearts CAC sponsors for children removed from unsafe homes by child protection services. Thank you to all who attended!

A Forensic Interview is a structured conversation between a child and the CAC professionally trained interviewer. Audio and video recordings document evidence in a safe environment that can be used in further proceedings by law enforcement, CPS, or a counselor. The benefit of having a forensic interview is to reduce the stress and pain the child endures having to retell a traumatic experience while producing an objective and legally defensible statement. #NationalChildAbuseAwarenessMonth #ForensicInterview

Learn more at: https://childadvocacyms.org/cacm-members #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ChildrensAdvocacyCentersofMississippi