It is costly to you. Victims of abuse are more likely to require tax-supported medical, legal, penal, and social services. It is happening among people you know.
Child abuse crosses all economic, cultural, ethnic, and geographic lines.
Many abusers are caught in the vicious cycle of abuse and really do not know any other way to raise children. The work of the organization depends solely on private grants and contributions. We are led by a statewide Board of Directors who represent their regions through community agencies and organizations dealing with social issues affecting children.