By James Mayse Messenger-Inquirer Child abuse can take many forms, some more obvious than others. And a child who is forced to live in substandard housing, or goes to bed or school hungry or ill-clothed, is also a victim of abuse. We are raising awareness and raising intolerance.
Child abuse is more prevalent than many people realize.
The agency reports that, out of every 1,000 children, 12.9 children were victims of some form of abuse during 1998. Even in Owensboro, child abuse is more prevalent than many people realize, said Mitzi Helton, an advocate with Court Appointed Special Advocates. All of the people standing along Frederica Street makes an impression that this community is a caring community. Sue Rainier, a Safe Children Foundation board member, standing with a group from the BellSouth Pioneers, said she was impressed by the turnout. In front of the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, a group from MPD also called to motorists.