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Would you be able to recognize an abused child?
The signs aren't always obvious. That's why the Delta Dental Foundation offers its PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) educational program to those who are in regular contact with children.
PANDA was originally created for dentists, who are well positioned to detect child abuse. Two out of three injuries occur to the head, face, and neck areas, which are readily visible during a dental exam.
The PANDA program recently expanded to include medical professionals, teachers, school nurses, youth group leaders, and other community group leaders who can assist in the fight to combat devastating patterns of abusive behavior.
PANDA presentations provide detailed information on physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and neglect. They teach how to report suspected abuse and how to deal with the sensitive issues involved in filing a report.
The PANDA presentation is a one- to three-hour slide program and workshop conducted by trained professionals. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation for a youth or community group in New Jersey, please call (973) 944-4555.
Delta Dental Supports Blue Ribbon Campaign Against Child Abuse
Delta Dental is an annual sponsor of the Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey (PCA-NJ) Blue Ribbon Campaign, which takes place each April during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
PCA-NJ, with the help of hundreds of volunteers, distributes more than 250,000 blue ribbons throughout New Jersey. The ribbons remind people of the tragedy of child abuse and what they can do to help prevent it.
For more information on PCA-NJ or to learn about becoming a volunteer for the Blue Ribbon Campaign, please call (732) 246-8060 or visit PCA-NJ's Web site at www.preventchildabusenj.org.
For information about other programs to prevent child abuse, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information at http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/. |
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