March 8-9: Equipping the Faith Community to End Child Maltreatment

What: Equipping the Faith Community to End Child Maltreatment

When: March 8th and 9th

Where: The Alley Church, 8944 Indahl Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN

Featuring: Victor Veith J.D. – Director of Training and Research, The Zero Abuse Project

CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE CHILD MALTREATMENT

  • Are twice as likely as returning war veterans to experience PTSD
  • Are 25% more likely than the population in general to experience teen pregnancy, drug use, and sexual risk taking
  • Are 11 times more likely to be arrested as a juvenile and 2.7 times as likely to be arrested for violent crime as an adult
  • Have increased rates of cancer, diabetes, asthma, allergies, and more
  • Are more likely to enter helping and healing professions
  • ARE DEEPLY LOVED BY GOD

Register: www.facebook.com/events/300131623969688


October 22, 2010

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