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Childhelp USA15757 North 78th StreetScottsdale, AZ85260Hotline:(800) 422-4453This hotline provides crisis counseling, information, and referral services to young people and adults regarding child abuse.
HelpLineKidsPeace National Centers for Kids in Crisis1650 BroadwayBethlehem, PA 18015-3998Hotline: (800) 334-4KID (4543)Administrative office: (610) 799-8000This helpline provides counseling and information and referral services to children and parents in crisis.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline2101 Wilson BoulevardSuite 550Arlington, VA 22201Hotline: (800) 843-5678Administrative office: (703) 235-3900This hotline is for those seeking assistance in locating, or wishing to report information regarding, missing or exploited children.
National Domestic Violence HotlineP.O. Box 161810Austin, TX78716-1810Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)(800) 787-3224 (TDD)Administrative office: (512) 453-8117This hotline offers information and referral services, counseling, and assistance to victims of domestic violence, their children, other family members, and the public.
National Family Violence HelplineNational Council On Child Abuse & Family Violence1155 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.Suite 400Washington, D.C. 20036Hotline: (800) 222-2000Administrative office: (202) 429-6695This hotline provides 24-hour counseling and information and referral services on domestic and family violence issues.
National Organization for Victim Assistance1757 Park Road, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20010Hotline: (800) 879-6682Administrative office: (202) 232-6682This hotline offers crisis counseling and referral services to victims of crime and their families.
National Runaway Switchboard3080 North Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL 60657Hotline: (800) 621-4000(800) 621-0394 (TDD)Administrative office: (773) 880-9860The switchboard provides confidential information, referral, and counseling services to runaway and homeless youth, youth in crisis, and their families.
Vanished Children's Alliance2095 Park AvenueSan Jose, CA 95126Hotline: (800) VANISHED (826-4743)Administrative office: (408) 296-1113This hotline provides counseling and information and referral services to parents of missing or exploited children.
Youth Crisis HotlineP.O. Box 178408San Diego, CA 92177-8408Hotline: (800) 448-4663Administrative office: (619) 292-5683This hotline provides information and referral services to runaway youth, other youth in crisis, and their parents.
http://disney.go.com/cybersafety Welcomes you to CyberNetiquette Comix, an entertaining, interactive way for families to learn valuable lessons about online safety. Join classic Disney characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips. We encourage parents and children to enjoy and discuss these interactive fables together.
http://www.fema.gov/kids This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and how you can prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.
FBI GUIDE TO INTERNET SAFETY:For English visit: http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
Una Guia Por Los Padres Sobre La Seguridad En El InternetEspanol: http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htmThe Internet & Your Child: A Parent’s Internet Education & Safety Course:Offers free, intensive 7-hour classes designed to teach parents all aspects of computer use, ethics, and crime. Locations in 13 states; contact IYC to see about setting up a program in your area or signing up for an existing course. http://www.theinternetandyourchild.org
The Librarian’s Guide to Cyberspace: From the American Librarian’s Association http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/guide.html
Kids In Safety Seats-CTTips for Proper Safety Seat Use & Installation of Car Seats:
Rear Facing Infant Only Carseathttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/infants2_Guide.htmlConvertible Seats (rearfacing & forward facing):http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/convertibles2_Guide.htmlForward Facing Only Child Safety Seatshttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/forwardfacing2_Guide.htmlCombination Forward-Facing Booster Seathttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/combinations2_Guide.html
Booster Seatshttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/booster_seat/brochure/outside.html
Seat Beltshttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/genSeatBelts.html
Air Bagshttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/airBags.html
Automotive Safety Tips for People with Disabilities:http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/adaptive
Dictionary of Child Safety Seat Terms:http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csr2001/csrhtml/glossary.html
Sálvele la Vida a su Bebéhttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/ChildSS/SaveYourBaby/index.html
SAFETY CITY- an interactive safety program for KIDS!http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/KeepingKidsSafe
http://www.yext.com/autorepair/articles/traffic-safety-for-children.html
CDC Injury Fact Sheet re: Child Passenger safetyMotor vehicle injuries are the greatest public health problem facing children today. In fact, they are the leading cause of death among children at every age after their first birthday.http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/childpas.htm
Partners with the KISS-CT Program:
South Windsor Police DepartmentHave your car seat checked or installed FREE of charge by one of our Safety Specialists every Wednesday at the Police DepartmentFor More Info call Sgt. Tom Field (860) 648-6211http://www.southwindsor.org/police/traffic.htm
West Hartford Police DepartmentCommunity Relations officers are certified as child safety seat inspectors. Each year the police department offers free clinics to West Hartford residents. For More Info contact Officer Dave Cavedon at (860) 523-5203http://www.west-hartford.com/TownServices/TownDepartments/PoliceDept/Investigative3.htm
New London Safe Kids:New London County SAFE KIDS Coalition is to prevent motor vehicle crashes and pedestrian injuries, bicycle collisions, drowning, fires and scald burns, poisonings and chokings and unintentional shootings to children ages 14 and under through a multifaceted approach of increasing public awareness, providing education and advocating for environmental and public policy changes. For more information contact Esther Shuman at (860) 442-0733http://www.nlcsafekids.org
More Important Links/ Information for KISS-CT:
One Minute Safety Seat Checklist:Using a safety seat correctly makes a big difference. A child safety seat may not protect your child in a crash if it isn’t used correctly and installed properly in your vehicle. Take a minute to Check To Be Sure...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/safetycheck/MinuteChecklist/index.htm
Locate a safety Seat Inspection Station Near you!http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/CPSFitting/Index.cfm
A Parent’s Guide to Buying & Using BOOSTER SEATShttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/booster_seat/brochure/outside.html
Why Should I use a Booster Seat?http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/Boosterseat/pdf_files/drop-in.pdf
Did you sent in your carseat registration form????It is possible to have recalls due to safety concerns. If you can’t remember if you sent in a registration form or if you would like to register you carseat with the manufacturer so you may be contacted for any future safety recalls.http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/csregfrm.pdf
What is the LATCH System (lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) & HOW DOES IT WORK?LATCH makes child safety seat installation easy as 1,2,3!http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/LATCH/DOTLatch123
The objective of the Collaboration is to implement, within the greater Hartford area, a multifaceted, multidisciplinary fall prevention program that reaches older adults via the existing health care system and community organizations.Visit their website at http://www.fallprevention.org.
Costs of Falls in the Elderly, According to the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/fallcost.htm
Connecticut Division of Elderly Services State Agency on Aging25 Sigourney Street, 10th FloorHartford, CT 06106-5033Telephone: (860)424-5298Fax: (860)424-4966Website: http://www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us Domestic ViolenceConnecticut Resources for Victims:
CT State Domestic Violence Hotline (888) 774-2900
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence90 Pitkin StreetEast Hartford, CT 06108(860) 282-7899www.ctcadv.org
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services (CONNSACS)96 Pitkin Street East Hartford, CT 06108(860) 282-9881www.connsacs.org
Interval House (Hartford area)P. O. Box 340207Hartford, CT 06134(860) 246-9149
Statewide Legal Services (860) 344-0380 or (800) 453-3320www.connlegalservices.org
Connecticut Resources for Perpetrators:
The Non-Violence Alliance (for batterers/perpetrators)386 Main StreetMiddletown, CT 06457(860) 347-8220www.endingviolence.org
Families in Crisis (perpetrator services) 30 Harbor StreetHartford, CT 06106(860) 236-3593www.familiesincrisis.org
National Resources for Victims:
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 (800) 787-3244 (TTY)
Family Violence Prevention Fund 383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 304San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 252-8900www.endabuse.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1603Denver, CO 80203(303) 839-1852www.ncadv.org
National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000Washington, D. C. 20036(202) 429-6695www.nccafv.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence 660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 303Washington, D. C. 20003(202) 543-5566www.nnedv.org
National Organization for Victim AssistanceVictim Assistance Hotline (800) 879-6682510 King Street, Suite 424Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 535-6682www.trynova.org
Other Resources:
How an abuser can discover your internet activities: Information from the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violencewww.abanet.org/domviol/internet.html
Family Pledge of Non-Violence: An agreement among all family members to support, respect, and communicate with one another to eliminate violence.www.stophitting.com/disathome/familyPledgeNonViolence.pdf
Let's Not Meet By AccidentChildhelp USA15757 North 78th StreetScottsdale, AZ85260Hotline:(800) 422-4453This hotline provides crisis counseling, information, and referral services to young people and adults regarding child abuse.Drug Help164 West 74th StreetNew York, NY 10023Hotline: (800) COCAINE (262-2463)No administrative office numberThe hotline provides information and referral services regarding drug and alcohol addiction and treatment.HelpLineKidsPeace National Centers for Kids in Crisis1650 BroadwayBethlehem, PA 18015-3998Hotline: (800) 334-4KID (4543)Administrative office: (610) 799-8000This helpline provides counseling and information and referral services to children and parents in crisis.National Association of Anorexia Nervosa andAssociated Disorders HotlineBox 7Highland Park, IL 60035Hotline: (847) 831-3438Administrative office: (847) 432-8000, extension 5728This hotline provides people with anorexia or bulimia and their families with counseling and information on eating disorders. It also provides information to health professionals serving these individuals.National Domestic Violence HotlineP.O. Box 161810Austin, TX78716-1810Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)(800) 787-3224 (TDD)Administrative office: (512) 453-8117This hotline offers information and referral services, counseling, and assistance to victims of domestic violence, their children, other family members, and the public.National Family Violence HelplineNational Council On Child Abuse & Family Violence1155 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.Suite 400Washington, D.C. 20036Hotline: (800) 222-2000Administrative office: (202) 429-6695This hotline provides 24-hour counseling and information and referral services on domestic and family violence issues.National Runaway Switchboard3080 North Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL 60657Hotline: (800) 621-4000(800) 621-0394 (TDD)Administrative office: (773) 880-9860The switchboard provides confidential information, referral, and counseling services to runaway and homeless youth, youth in crisis, and their families.Youth Crisis HotlineP.O. Box 178408San Diego, CA 92177-8408Hotline: (800) 448-4663Administrative office: (619) 292-5683This hotline provides information and referral services to runaway youth, other youth in crisis, and their parents.AfterSchool.gov (a collaboration of federal agencies) lists websites in 3 categories:
Great Sites for Kids700+ sites compiled by the American Library Association. Organized into categories: Arts/Entertainment, Literature/Language, People Past and Present, Planet Earth and Beyond, Science and Technology. Also sites for parents, teachers, caregivers. http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/amazing.html
Youth_ZoneWhat youth can do about gangs. Site of the Gang Crime Prevention Center, Office of the Illinois Attorney General. http://www.gcpc.state.il.us/youth_zone/
http://www.empoweryouth.com Provides resources, information and support that will help prepare and empower youth across the country to make a positive impact on society. Workshops and seminars, publications, links. Division of Data Companies.
http://www.safekids.com/parent_guidelines.htm By taking responsibility for your children's online computer use, parents can greatly minimize any potential risks of being online.
Teen Safety On Line http://www.safekids.com/safeteens/safeteens.htm
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