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Editor’s Message Were you aware that a child is abducted every 40 seconds in this country? Moreover, did you know that over 40% of these children are African American? If not, you are not alone because few people are aware of this epidemic. The truth is that African American children receive limited media coverage when they go missing. Sadly, without this exposure it is less likely that they will be safely found. The staff at Peas In Their Pods works diligently to spread awareness about this issue by alerting media outlets as needed when African American children are missing or abducted. Our mission is to bring awareness to our communities the plight of these children, and to make them a national priority. Peas In Their Pods are concerned about all our children, the organization strives to bring awareness to any child missing, no matter, race color. The commitment is to keep the public on alert and aware. There are many organizations across this country with missions are to provide resources to families in helping to building stronger and healthier children. Community based organizations are key factors in developing opportunities that will help our children advance to higher levels of achievement, without these additional support systems our children and families would lack the most. It still takes a village‌!!! Sincerely, Denise Bethune, Editor-In-ChiefWhitesboro, New Jersey www.peasintheirpods.com hfmbc@hotmail.com 2
Gabriela Sierra Diaz Age Progression (right)
Case Type: Endangered Missing DOB: Apr 1, 1998 Sex: Female Hair Color: Blonde Eye Color: Brown Missing Date: Sep 28, 2000 Race: White Age Now: 12 Height: 3'3" (99 cm) Weight: 50 lbs (23 kg) Missing City: WINTER HAVEN Missing State : FL Missing Country: United States Case Number: NCMC901706 Circumstances: Gabriela's photo is shown age-progressed to 10 years. She may be in the company of her mother. They were last known to be in Costa Rica. The child's nickname is Bella and she has her ears pierced. Winter Haven Police Department (Florida) 1-863-291-5858 3
Chioma Gray…More Than Two Years Later: Where is S by Paula Whitebear-Burton
Chioma Gray, now 18 years old, has been missing for mor
two years the dangling question in the minds of her family is The nightmare for the family of Chioma began on December lance cameras caught the visual of a young man, Andrew Tafo dropped off by her father. Just one day before, Andrew Tafoy named in that case was Chioma Gray, who was only 14 at the investigators believe that Chioma left with Tafoya willingly. H Chioma willingly left the country with Tafoya, who had stated
Cameras at the Mexican border show the license tag of the sto with child stealing, contributing to the delinquincy of a minor, unlawful flight to av grade average when she went off with Tafoya with a bright future ahead of her. Chi leave with Tafoya as they have expressed. Francine Black whom has never been int dead, has publicly expressed that she will never stop looking for her daughter. Bla Hookstra, and has established an anonymous tip line.
Anyone with information is welcome to call (805) 844-5045 – please be advised th speculate what may have happened as there are numerous possibilities, but the fac swers as to her whereabouts. Please do not let their efforts be in vain, do let the can take part in doing all that we can to bring her home. The below information is from Date of Birth: April 27, 1992 Sex: Female Hair: Black Height: 5’4″ Eyes: Brown Weight: 115 pounds Race: Black. Chioma Gray has not been seen since December 13, 2007. She is believed to have been taken from her high school in Ventura, California, and driven to Mexico by fugitive Andrew Tafoya. The two may be travelling in a stolen, white 2008 Acura TSX with California license plate 6AXX928.
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re than two years, and for these past friends is “Where Is she?” 13, 2007 when school surveiloya, arriving at Buena High School in Ventura, CA soon after Chioma was ya had been released from jail on charges of unlawful sex with a minor. The minor time of the encounter. It was was reported that Tafoya arrived in a stolen car and However, Chioma’s family, especially her mother, Francine Black, do not feel that d his desire to take her to Mexico.
olen car carrying Tafoya and Gray crossing the border. FBI has charged Tafoya void prosecution, and auto theft. Chioma Gray was an excellent student with a 4.0 ioma’s mother disagrees with police on their theory that Chioma would willingly terviewed by neither police nor FBI, other than to be told that her daughter is ack has enlisted the assstance of former Assistant Police Chief of Oxnard Chuck
hat the number is not associated with law enforcement. The easiest task is to ct still remains that dead or alive, Chioma’s family deserves the right to have anndle be blown out on Chioma Gray…she is loved and dearly missed, so we must all m the FBI Website: Suspect: Andrew Tafoya It is believed that Tafoya took Gray across the border into Mexico on December 13, 2007. An arrest warrant was issued for Tafoya by the Ventura County Superior Court on December 14, 2007, after he was charged with child stealing, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and car theft. On December 31, 2007, Tafoya was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court in Los Angeles. Individuals with information concerning this case should take no action themselves, but instead immediately contact the nearest FBI Office or local law enforcement agency. For any possible sighting outside the United States, contact the near5 est United States Embassy or Consulate.
The organization fou need for women to h would offer prayer, e ney of Life.
The founder, Caroly ing call to open her pain and despair alo courage one another stant change.
After the loss of both parents during her early adulthood coupled with an life filled with depression and despair into a life of Hope and Inspiration
The Sisterhood, founded with 12 members on a cold day in January 1999 ness among women and girls promoting collaboration and not competitio filling a need for Women and Girls from various social-economic backgro heartfelt encouragement.
The organization hosts monthly empowerment workshops designed to em Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support and more semina Dreams.
Sisters4Sisters, Inc. encourages Women and Girls to Give Back to those u and Play. Truly Sisters4Sisters, Inc. Is committed to providing a Safe, Sa
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unded in 1999 was conceived as a result of the have a positive, nurturing support system which encouragement and assurance through the Jour-
yn Washington, an only child, felt an overwhelmheart and home to Sisters who were experiencing ong with strong confident Sisters to share and enr through a life filled with challenges and con-
n early experience of trauma, Carolyn turned her for others.
9, is committed to developing a community of compassion and cohesiveon. Eleven years ago the organization was birthed with the hope of fulounds to partner and provide each other with moral support, hope and
mpower women in all facets of life. From Financial Workshops, Career ars dedicated towards helping Sisters Reach their Highest Goals and
underserved along with those who simply need a hand up at Work, Rest acred Space for Sisters to Share, Succeed and SOAR!
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Yasmin Rayon Acree January 15, 2008, 15-year-old Yasmin Acree was reported missing from her home at Congress and Cicero by family members. The family said Yasmine went to bed in the basement of the home where her room was that Tuesday night and was not seen the next day. The girl's mother indicated that her daughter would not just run away, and this was not the girl's usual behavior. She had never run away before, family said, and they don't know what clothes she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. A family member said there's evidence that someone had broken into the basement. Yasmine Acree is 5-feet-1 and weighs 125 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Family members are asking anyone with information about Yasmine to call Area 5 Missing Persons at 312-7466399.
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Laurence Brannum DOB: Jun 30, 1999 Missing: Apr 15, 2009 Eyes: Brown Race: Black Age Now: 11 Sex: Male Height: 4'9" (145 cm) Weight: 64 lbs (29 kg) Hair: Brown Missing From: SANTA MARIA, CA Laurence was last seen on April 15, 2009, at the north end of Paradise Beach, in Santa Maria, California. He may also go by his middle name, Kailanii. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (California) 1-805-681-4100
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Gaétane Borders is President of Peas In Their Pods with the inner-city youth and their parents. She is a achieve healthy, harmonious, and emotionally stab media consultant, and is often featured in print, ra
A Tearful Plea
Granted it does not often happen, but sometimes I am at a loss for words ago when meeting with a student. He was a handsome 10-year-old young awkward. I met with him to complete an evaluation in order to determin file I read that he has a history of behaving aggressively in school, and ha
One task that I asked him to complete as part of my assessment was to fi One of the sentences was “I wish my parents…” He completed the senten sparked our conversation. I asked him why he thought his parents were n father calls him a “loser.” He rocked back and forth in his chair as he told and frequently told him to “shut the f*#@k up.” He also whispered that b pass the 5th grade because he is “stupid.” He avoided my eye contact, and me...because there was a pool of tears welling up in my eyes, and I was cl
The thing that saddened me the most was that he recounted the instance that way. Since his abuse was not physical, it could have easily gone unde was happening to him. However, this is not the case for millions of childr
Bruises and broken bones are easy to spot, but you may never know that ugly and fat. While physical abuse might be the most visible, other types verely damages a child’s emotional health and social development, and h emotional child abuse: 10
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s, and also a certified School Psychologist who works closely an advocate of children’s rights and strives to help parent ble environments for their children. She is a sought after adio, and television.
s. I was rendered speechless a few days gster who appeared shy and slightly ne if he has a learning disability. In his as been frequently suspended.
inish a series of incomplete sentences. nce with “were nicer.” This is what not nice, and he replied that his stepd me that his mother was aware of this, both of them tell him that he will not d instead stared at the ground as he shared his story. Luckily for learly unable to keep my composure.
es of abuse nonchalantly…as if he felt that he deserved to be treated in etected. Fortunately, he felt comfortable enough with me to share what ren around the world because they suffer in silence.
a child is told on a daily basis that they were a mistake or that they are of abuse, such as emotional abuse also leave devastating scars. It sehas profound psychological consequences. The following are examples of
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• Constant belittling, shaming, and humiliating a child • Calling names and making negative comparisons to others • Telling a child he or she is “no good," "worthless," "bad," or "a mistake." • Frequent yelling, threatening, or bullying. • Ignoring or rejecting a child as punishment, giving him/ her the “silent t • Limited physical contact with the child—no hugs, kisses, or other signs o • Exposing the child to violence or the abuse of others, whether it is the ab
Since abuse typically happens behind closed doors, you may not ever witn child might be experiencing abuse. Knowing the possible signs will enable some emotionally abused children may act:
Warning signs of emotional abuse in children • Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wron • Shows extremes in behavior (extremely compliant or extremely demand • Doesn’t seem to be attached to the parent or caregiver. • Acts either inappropriately adult (taking care of other children) or inapp
Please keep in mind that emotional abuse happens in all types of families ents may emotionally and psychologically harm their children because of sources. In addition, reports indicate that parents may be abusive because
After nearly 20 years of working as a School Psychologist, I continue to ge harm a child in any way baffles me because there is simply no justification Moreover, intervene by reporting the abuse to the officials. Sometimes pe parent will find out. However, most states allow you to make an anonymo assure them that they did nothing to deserve the abuse…and believe them Sincerely, Gaétane F. Borders, Ed.S, ABD
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treatment.� of affection. buse of a parent, a sibling, or even a pet.
ness any of these acts. However, there are some warning signs that a e an early intervention. Here is a short list which demonstrates how
ng. ding; extremely passive or extremely aggressive).
propriately infantile (rocking, thumb-sucking, tantruming).
s, regardless of race or economic background. Experts say that some parstress, poor parenting skills, social isolation, or lack of available ree they, too, were abused as a child.
et emotional when I become aware of acts of abuse. How anyone could n! PLEASE, please‌please learn the warning signs of emotional abuse. eople are reluctant to do so because they are worried that the abusive ous report. Lastly, if a child tells you that they are being mistreated, rem.
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an 8th grader at Budlong Elementary School, was fata
I am the parent of Lazarus Jones who was brutally beaten dreams were taken from him in one night. Lazarus attende student. He would have graduated this year. I am now the violence so that other parent do not have to feel the pain o became a motivational speaker, I promote positive events 2009, and I plan to open a center for our young people in have traded my quiet nature in for public activism. My goa er to save the children's future; our new generation‌...
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Jones, 13,
ally beaten Feb. 19, 2007 near his Albany Park home.
n to death on the north- west side of Chicago 02/20/07. At thirteen his ed Budlong Elementary School where he was an eighth grade honor e voice of Lazarus speaking to save all of our children. I want to stop the of bearing their sons and daughters. In the name of my son Lazarus, I s against violence, I held a "Back to School" march on September 5, the near future. Rather than suffer beneath the rubble of my grief, I al is to create a united, loving, and stronger community in coming togethPamela Hester
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Makeba Collins
On the eve of Houston’s Fashion Week, Shoezy 10, 2010 at Grooves Restaurant & Lounge, 2300
The Fashion Fierce Party™ features a full runwa mance by internationally acclaimed vocalist Mar
The objective of The Fashion Fierce Party™ is t pendently owned boutiques can confidently and would not otherwise be provided without The Fa
Historically minority communities have been und sumers.
The Fashion Fierce Party™ is an opportunity to and finest local designers and independently ow Shoezy Lover Boutique is located at 3424 Oakd
Shoezy Lover is locally owned and operated by Makeba Collins, alumni & Grambling State University, Grambling, La. As a student of the arts, M community connections.
Each of The Fashion Fierce Party™ will be in connection with a worthy c ity, the first being Shoes4School.org. Shoezy Lover Boutique specializes the latest in elegant and edgy ladies footwear styles and handbags, with ture plans for expansion into men’s shoes and apparel.
For further information you may contact Makeba Collins at (713) 523-06 or by e-mail ShoezyLover@att.net .
You can also visit Shoezy Lover online at www.shoezyloverboutique.com
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y Lover Boutique will host The Fashion Fierce Party™, Sunday, October 0 Pierce St. Houston, Texas 77003.
ay show with local designers and boutiques as well as a live perforry Griffin.
to provide a platform where up and coming fashion designers and inded artistically present their designs to public consumers; A platform that ashion Fierce Party™.
der represented in the fashion industry, although they are the largest con-
merge the minority community of consumers with some of the hottest wned boutiques that Houston and the fashion industry has to offer. dale St Houston, Texas.
of The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas Ms. Collins has always stayed true to her artistic roots and her spiritual
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Marco Antonio Cadenas Age Progression (right) Case Type: Endangered Missing DOB: Dec 13, 1984 Sex: Male Missing Date: May 11, 1994 Race: Biracial Age Now: 25 Height: 4'7" (140 cm) Weight: 70 lbs (32 kg) Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Missing Country: United States Missing City: MIAMI Missing State : FL Case Number: NCMC790460 Circumstances: Marco's photo is shown age-progressed to 24 years. He was last seen at his home on May 11, 1994. He has not been seen or heard from since. Marco is Biracial. He is Black and Hispanic. He has an appendectomy scar and a scratch on his left cheek.Miami Dade Police Department (Florida) 1-305-418-7200
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DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. A driving force in creating a culture of volunteerism, DoSomething.org is on track to activate two million young people in 2011. By leveraging the web, television, mobile, and pop culture, DoSomething.org inspires, empowers and celebrates a generation of doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action. http://www.dosomething.org 21
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY - Sharon Fox A personal chef, cooking instructor, and the writer and publisher of "Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul", an inspirational cookbook that has taken her almost 3 years to complete. This isn't your ordinary cookbook. Inside, Sharon shares not only recipes from her own kitchen, but many inspiring words of faith, testimonies, and words of encouragement. It's almost as if she is sitting at your kitchen table speaking with you as she shares her testimonies and teaches you how to create wonderful dishes.
SEASONED BAR NUTS 18 ounces (2-1/4 cups) assorted unsalted nuts 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary,coarsely chopped Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until they are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, cayenne, sea salt, brown sugar, and rosemary. Thoroughly combine toasted nuts with the spiced butter and serve warm.
TORTILLA SOUP 4 corn tortillas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for frying the tortillas) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 4 cups chicken stock salt and pepper, to taste small bunch cilantro, chopped Monterrey Jack cheese, grated avocado, cubed 22
Slice tortillas into 1-inch wide strips. Fry in vegetable oil until crisp, and drain on paper towelling. In soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent, stirring constantly, for about 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken stock and simmer 10 minutes until soup is slightly reduced. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped cilantro, reserving small bit to garnish soup. Place fried tortilla strips in bottom of serving bowls. Place small mound of grated cheese on strips, and ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with reserved chopped cilantro and garnish with cubes of avocado. Serves 4
CHICKEN PICCATA One of my favorite after-work meals is chicken piccata. It's so quick to make, I can have the entire meal on the table in about 20 minutes. Seriously. Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Heat up 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Pound out the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness. (I place the chicken breast in a large Ziploc and pound away.) Put some flour seasoned with a little salt & pepper in a dish, and dredge the chicken in the flour. Place the dredged chicken in the skillet, squeezing 1/2 a lemon over all the chicken. When the first side has browned, turn the chicken over to brown the other side, squeezing the other 1/2 of the lemon over the browned chicken. (At some point here, put the pasta in the boiling water and cook until al dente.) When the chicken has finished browning on both sides, remove to platter and keep warm. Add approximately 1/2 cup of white wine and let reduce by half. Add 2 tablespoons of capers. Spoon sauce over chicken and drained pasta. As a side, I minced a clove of garlic and sauteed in olive oil, adding grape tomatoes, cooking until they start to pop. To serve, garnish with chopped fresh basil. Dinner is done!!
For more recipes go to www.goodcookin4u2.webs.com today!!
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Tarasha Benjamin Tarasha Benjamin is 17 years old and was last seen by her mother at 10 am on Saturday, June 26th at their home. Tarasha is 5’2”, approximately 125 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. She also has a tatto on her right shoulder. Tarasha was wearing blue shorts, a striped turquoise, yellow and white shirt and POSSIBLY silver sandals. The grey Mazda Tribute she was driving was found on the Cecil Jackson Bypass, without her in it. The truck has two missing windows on the driver’s side and a broken driver side door handle. Anyone with information about Tarasha’s disapperance or possible whereabouts please call 334-419-0626.
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Rilya Alert Criteria •
The abduction is of a child age 17 years or younger
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The parent must have contacted law enforcement to report child missing.
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A RILYA Alert may also be issued if the child is classified as a runaway by the police. If the parent has reported missing child and has convincing evidence that child does not have a history of running away, an alert will be initiated within the 1st hour. We recognize that at times, not all information is readily available (ie. license plate numbers, name of abductor, or witness to abduction. In such cases, the available information will be reviewed and verified prior to RILYA Alert.
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The law-enforcement agency believes the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
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All children of color meeting the criteria for the Amber Alert will also receive the RILYA Alert If these criteria are met, alert information is assembled for public distribution. This information may include descriptions and pictures of the missing child, the suspected abductor, and a suspected vehicle along with any other information available and valuable to identifying the child and suspect. *The staff at Peas In Their Pods respectfully requests that once a child is found that any organization posting information remove their pictures from their sites.
http://www.peasintheirpods.com (516) 338-6873 25 hfmbc@hotmail.com
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TGIS – Thank Goo
Parents rejoice, children groan. No matter how you feel about the end of s the start of a new school year. So, in between shopping for endless supplie est must-have fashions, take a few minutes to review some safety tips as we sports & after-school programs, playdates, and everything else in between. they be walking to school or waiting at the bus stop? Are they going to spen helpful tips for both younger children and older kids, as well as some good,
FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN:
By Kindergarten, kids should know your cell phone number. You can also mation, and let them know exactly where it is in case they need it. Go over short so it’s not confusing. Review every day as part of your drop-off ritual “Don’t forget Grandma is picking you up today.”
Create an “Ultimate Safe Grownup” list of who else is allowed to them up in two of their friend’s MOM’s. Tell your children you would NEVER send som immediately go find a teacher or another mom with kids and ask for help. least 8 or 9 years old. Younger children cannot be relied on to remember th
Be ON TIME/EARLY at pick-up time. Tell your child exactly WHERE you leave the school grounds to go looking for you. Do not put your child’s nam their name on the inside of the clothing, jackets, backpack, etc. The “Touch and that their private parts are private! Simply put… “no private parts/tou
Potty Rules: By kindergarten, children should be able to use the bathro
ask… usually it’s just the teacher or teacher’s assistant. Don’t be surprised to help in the bathroom. Many schools are now super-cautious about teach your school’s policy is. 26
2 School Safety Tips!
odness It’s (almost) September!
summer va-cay, it’s definitely time to start gearing up for es (do I really need to buy more glue sticks?!) and the late get ready for the next 10 months of school activities, . Is your child starting a new school or daycare? Will nd after-school hours in a program or at a friend’s house? Here are some , timely reminders for parents!
put an I.D. card into their backpack with pertinent contact inforr exactly who is allowed to pick them up from school… and keep the list l, especially if there are different people picking up on different days. I.E.
n an emergency. Limit to 3 safe adults… i.e. grandma, Auntie Sue, one or meone they don’t know to pick them up. If someone else tries, they should Do not rely on a family password or codeword until your children are at he password or to ask for it, if someone else tries to pick them up.
ur pick up spot is to avoid them wandering. And remind them to NEVER me on the outside of their belongings. If you must label, use initials or put hing Rule”: Let your child know that they are the BOSS OF THEIR BODY uching games with other kids or adults.”
oom by themselves. If they need help, be specific as to whom they can d, however, if your school has strict rules about teachers not being allowed hers in bathrooms, changing a child’s clothing, etc. Find out exactly what 27
FOR OLDER CHILDREN:
There’s no “right” age for when kids can walk or bike to school on their own cross streets safely? Would they know what to do if a car pulled over and tr them? Kids should USE the buddy system. It’s more fun and a lot safer. If y and practice it with them a few times first. Always stick to the route. No sh business, or friend’s home along the way where they can run to if they need
NO distractions. Kids shouldn’t walk to school wearing headphones, playin surroundings. Check your state’s Megan’s Law website to see if there are an “safe-smarts”: No accepting rides, candy, gifts or other items from people t
Safe Grownups Don’t Ask Kids For Help – Kids don’t have to “assist” strang sistance.
Check First: Never accept a ride or go somewhere (even with someone
Review personal safety concepts with plain, common sense language – not or harping on this subject. Let them know that you value their sense of ind
FOR ALL KIDS:
Remind your child to trust their instincts: that “uh-oh” feeling. If anyone E person and tell you as soon as possible.
No secrets from Mom or Dad… especially if it makes you feel “weird” or yuc
Kids are allowed to say NO to anyone, even a grownup, a teacher, sports co scared, or uncomfortable. If someone says “Don’t tell…” TELL.
FOR PARENTS:
Remember, the world is still a safe place and most people that our children looking. Teach safety skills in an easy-going, non fearful manner – just lik
*Pattie Fitzgerald is a certified child safety educator and the founder of Safely Ever children and adults throughout the United States. Her “Super 10 Safe-Smarts” hav and preventing childhood sexual abuse. For more information and safety skills, vis 28 For more information visit: www.safelyeverafter.com
n. Consider the maturity level of your own child. Can they be trusted to ried to engage them in conversation? Or if an older child tried to bully your child walks to school on their own, plan out the route ahead of time hort cuts. Identify some “safe-stops” along the way. A convenience store, d help.
ng their DS, etc. Teach them the importance of always being aware of their ny registered sex offenders living on your route or in the area. Use your they don’t know – NO MATTER WHAT THAT PERSON TELLS THEM.
gers who need directions, help finding a lost pet, or any other kind of asthey know!), without checking in with you or another safe grownup first.
fear tactics. Kids will “tune us out” when they think we are overprotective dependence and just want to be sure they’re clear on the “do’s & don’t’s”.
EVER makes them feel uncomfortable, they need to get away from that
cky.
oach, etc. if they’re asked to do something that makes them feel yucky,
n interact with are not dangerous or waiting to hurt them when we’re not ke you’d teach any other life skills. A little common sense goes a long way.
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Monthly Tasty Treat - by Pat Holmes NANA’S GRANOLA COOKIES
21/2 Cups flour 1 ½ Teaspoon soda 1 Teaspoon salt 1 ½ Cups butter 3 Cups brown sugar 4 eggs (room temperature) 4 Teaspoon vanilla 4 Cups rolled oats 1 Cup sunflower seeds 1 Large bag (12 oz.) butterscotch chips 1 Cup coconut Optional 2 Cups raisins Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, soda and salt. Mix well. Add oats, seeds, chips and coconut. Drop by spoonful on cookies sheet Bake 7-10 minutes (depends on size of cookie) 365 degrees Makes 10 dozen
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Christian Walker DOB: Nov 9, 2001 Missing: Dec 25, 2008 Height: 3'8" (112 cm) Eyes: Brown Race: Black Age Now: 8 Sex: Male Weight: 50 lbs (23 kg) Hair: Black Missing From: BROCKTON, MA Christian may be in the company of his mother. They may have traveled to Louisiana. Christian has a small scar on the left side of his forehead and a gap between his top front teeth. He may use the alias last name Hale or Harris. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Brockton Police Department (Massachusetts) 1508-941-0200
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“Standing In The Gap” “Standing in the Gap”…hmmm…what does this mean I’m sure someone is Well, let me break the meaning down to you in terms of experience…
Do you remember when your mother, father, grandma, grandpa, uncle, a that they would stand for you? They may have been standing for you in te was to your benefit, or in this case standing at the throne in prayer for you were okay, that the plans of the enemy did prevail.
Each and every day that we live, it is because someone has stood in the ga love, protection, and mercy. Even when we fall short of His remarkable gl have made it as far as I have in this lifetime without someone standing in t of mistakes, and only Lord knows I’m not through making them by far, ye that someone stood in the gap for me.
For all of the souls that have been lost along the way, know this, they are o but they can find their way back home. In the midst of our failures, in the m our stubbornness, in the midst of our blindness to what the enemy is trying someone there….”Standing in the Gap”. Much Love & God Bless,
Paula Whitebear-Burton Warriors for Christ (W.F.C) Founder, Coordinator, & Organization Man
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asking themselves about that phrase.
aunt, and the line of loved ones continues used to say erms of speaking on your behalf, taking on the action of something that u. However it took place they stood in the gap for you to ensure that you
ap for us, asking God to watch over us and keep us surrounding with His lory, someone stands in the gap for us. I know for myself I never would the gap for me. As stunning as it all may be, I have made my fair share et, it is because of the fact that each day that I am blessed to see I know
only merely as that of the prodical son or daughter, lost for the moment, midst of our wrongs, in the midst of our shortcomings, in the midst of g to break down in what God has built up, there is someone, always
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29-year-old Shaquan Duley of Orangeburg Coun of her children then putting their bodies
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The C.U.R.T. Foundation Communities United to Resist Temptation For more information please cal (609)-231-8481 Pastor Patricia Anderson - Founder The C.U.R.T. Foundation is an interfaith organization whose main focus is to build up our communities spiritually. We hope to give our community the tools to be able to constantly rebuild and renew their inner-selves. We believe the spirit drives the physical being, thusly, if we build positive spirits, we become postive people contributing to our local communties as well as the broader society in such a manner that induces caring, sharing, peace, social change, success and the like.
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