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Teenagers and Abuse

Posted by: Joyce in teenagers, sexual abuse, education, child abuse on May 30, 2008

Who really knows what teenagers want? Here's waht I found out today that is fascinating.

The #1 concern for teenagers is abuse. How do I stop it. How do I respond to it. What would I do if it happened to me? I know I'm a child safety expert but I never would have thought that.

I also found out the #2 concern for them is, how to handle abuse that happens to someone they know. I found this out from

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MySpace Predator Caught

Posted by: Joyce in sexual abuse, online safety, myspace, internet safety, current affairs, child sexual abuse, child safety, child online safety, child abuse on May 01, 2008

Hey! The MySpace Predator Has Been Caught!

Now we'll see just how the justice system works with this creep. In the meantime, the reporters in the news and papers are pretty top notch! Today the papers have it all over TV. Whose keeping track of the score?

Anyway, following up my post yesterday on the latest MySpace predator, Joel Marino, the reporter from the South Flordia Sun-Sentinel dropped me

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC

Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Munire Recalls "Newport" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.