Do any of the following questions sound familiar to you? Why do people choose to be depressed? Why can’t they just snap out of it? If someone is suicidal, they’re just a coward. They just act that way for attention. The statements and ideas above are false. These are examples of the m
If you follow the headlines, you know that child sexual abuse happens. It happens often and it happens close to home, as we have most recently experienced in our own community as a long time elementary teacher was recently indicted on multiple charges. It painfully illustrates the fac
It Is Our Business – Promoting Prevention at OWU In 2013, HelpLine increased our presence at Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU). As one of roughly thirty rape crisis centers for our state, we’ve wanted to bridge the existing divide for some time. Challenge As a community-based
April is Sexual Assault Awareness (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP) – Community Events promote Awareness Approximately 1 in 10 children experience child sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. In up to 90% of all child sexual abuse cases, the child knew the offender
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence is sponsoring a series of events and opportunities for engagement throughout the month of February for Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month 2015. Get the details here! For awareness materials and tips on promoting youth
HelpLine is committed to protecting children by empowering adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through Darkness to Light’s – Stewards of Children presentation. Designed for adults who serve youth, parents/guardians and any other concerned, in
