"Dear Mr. Jesus . . . " & Some Excellent Resources on Child Abuse

Child abuse. It is one of the things which most clearly shows our world is "broken". It is something which I'm absolutely sure breaks the heart of Jesus. Sadly, it is something we see all too often in children's ministry. Wayne Stocks, the guy who brings us Kidmin1124 and Divorce Ministry 4 Kids, has posted some excellent resources on child abuse . . . take some time to read and put them to use in your ministry . . . 

• Divorce, Cohabitation, Single Parenting and the Increased Risk of Child Abuse and Neglect
• What is Child Abuse and Neglect
• Introduction to the National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Risks of Child Abuse and Neglect Based on Family Structure
• Recognizing Signs of Potential Child Abuse and Neglect
• What to Do if You Suspect Child Abuse or Neglect
• How to Talk to an Abused or Neglected Child
• Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
• Sources of Additional Information on Child Abuse and Neglect

We need to know what to watch for and what to do when we suspect a child is being harmed. These resources will help us do exactly this. Thank you Wayne for providing these much needed tools.

Take a moment to watch this video, "Dear Mr. Jesus" and commit to do what you can to protect children.