SAFEChild:
A Child Advocacy Center
"Every child has the right to mature in an environment free from abuse and neglect." With this statement, the Junior League of Raleigh established SAFEchild in 1992 with a bold mission to eliminate child abuse in Wake County. SAFEchild – which stands for Stop Abuse For Every child – supports families having a wide range of needs. Expertly trained professionals and volunteers build strong families in which parents nurture thriving children. SAFEchild annually protects 13,000 children, empowers 1,650 parents through education and support programs, and guides 12,000 Wake County first graders through the school-based Funny Tummy Feelings program.
All of the information above was taken directly from SAFEChild
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MOVE (Mothers Overcoming Violence through Empowerment and Education) is for:
Mothers who have experienced domestic violence – emotional and/or physical abuse – in a relationship with a current or past intimate partner.
Groups are available for children who attend with their mom.
Program focus:
- Increasing awareness of the adverse impact that domestic violence has on the mothers and their children.
- Strengthening communication, anger management and positive discipline skills.
- Learning the importance of safety planning.
- Peer-to-peer group support, facilitated by a trained professional, that helps to reduce feelings of isolation, build self-esteem and reinforce positive parenting techniques.
Program details:
- Length – Once a week for 13 weeks; each class is 2-1/2 hours.
- Location – All SAFEchild parenting classes are taking place online via Zoom until further notice.
- Day and time – Daytime and evening groups are offered.
- Cost – No charge
More information about the program can be found here.
Linked here is more information about resources for parents of children who have experienced abuse.
All the information above is taken from SAFEChild