Vision
Our vision is a community that acts as a unified voice to effectively promote child safety and prevent child abuse.
Mission
Our mission is to educate and empower adult community members to step forward, speak up, and support the safety of children.
Prevention can be a powerful lever to move our society toward greater health and well-being. Child abuse programs have traditionally focused on individual family dynamics. However, we have come to understand that a community needs to work collaboratively and provide resources to families to prevent child maltreatment by offering services that promote education, understanding, and conditions that promote health and well-being.
The Child Abuse Prevention Coalition was convened in 2019 to form a community response against child abuse. The coalition, comprised of community schools, youth-serving organizations, medical and mental health agencies, and other community members, provides a unified voice and collective action to support children and seek an end to child abuse in our community. This coalition is committed to collaborating and learning together, building effective community outreach and support, and constantly working towards eliminating child abuse.
Through research, it’s been found that child abuse can lead to a broad range of problems including substance abuse, intimate partner violence, teenager pregnancy, anxiety, depression, suicide, diabetes, heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases, smoking, and obesity. (Fellitti et al., 1998; Repetti et al., 2002; Mercy & Saul, 2009) Just under half of child abuse victims do not tell anyone about their experiences for at least 5 years, while others may not disclose until they are adults- if ever. (Broman-Fulks et al., 2007)
Even when children do disclose, lack of effective adult response means that abuse often continues, or children do not get the help they need to heal. Data shows that one of the most important factors in minimizing the trauma of sexual abuse is the response the child receives when they disclose their abuse to an adult. Unfortunately, most teachers and parents do not have the knowledge needed to respond appropriately to disclosures of child abuse because this information is not openly provided. Through the Child Abuse Prevention Coalition, we hope to increase the community’s understanding of sexual abuse dynamics and make on-going education and information more accessible. It is also anticipated that this group will help to increase positive crisis response skills in school teachers and staff members as well as staff members in community non-profits. As well as improve our community’s understanding of mandatory reporting and schools’ protocols for responding to abuse.
The Goals of the Child Abuse Prevention Coalition (CAPC)
- Collaborate with other community agencies and members to accomplish a broad base of community-wide support to promote safety for all children.
- Strengthen our communities’ awareness of the precedence of child abuse.
- Create opportunities for community members to step forward and participate in child abuse prevention.
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| 28 | 29KALEIDOSCOPE: Circus Science SpectacularKALEIDOSCOPE: Circus Science SpectacularTime: 10:30 am - 11:15 am All Ages! Presenting science lessons, circus style! This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions and more. All of the content is researched and tried, supporting actual concepts of science! Trained by Ringling Brothers Circus, Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw’s performing skills in comedy, juggling, magic and balancing bring the dimensions of novelty, surprise, and fun to the mix. So, step right up! The Circus Science Spectacular is your ticket to science fun. *** KALEIDOSCOPE is a performance series in its 46th season, providing shows for kids of all ages! Each show is held on the Main Library Plaza (off of Michigan Street) and run for 45 minutes, rain or shine. The two shows are at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with ASL interpretation provided at all afternoon shows. Seating is provided. Please leave chairs and pets at home. KALEIDOSCOPE is made possible by the Duluth Library Foundation and the Friends of the Duluth Public Library Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map KALEIDOSCOPE: Circus Science SpectacularKALEIDOSCOPE: Circus Science SpectacularTime: 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm All Ages! Presenting science lessons, circus style! This innovative and entertaining educational offering uses the magical world of circus to teach concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions and more. All of the content is researched and tried, supporting actual concepts of science! Trained by Ringling Brothers Circus, Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw’s performing skills in comedy, juggling, magic and balancing bring the dimensions of novelty, surprise, and fun to the mix. So, step right up! The Circus Science Spectacular is your ticket to science fun. *** KALEIDOSCOPE is a performance series in its 46th season, providing shows for kids of all ages! Each show is held on the Main Library Plaza (off of Michigan Street) and run for 45 minutes, rain or shine. The two shows are at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with ASL interpretation provided at all afternoon shows. Seating is provided. Please leave chairs and pets at home. KALEIDOSCOPE is made possible by the Duluth Library Foundation and the Friends of the Duluth Public LibraryMain Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map | 30Pet Portrait PaintingPet Portrait PaintingTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Paint a fun, colorful portrait of your pet! Participants will paint a portrait of their dog, cat, rabbit — or any animal. No previous painting experience is needed. Due to the skills needed to complete your painting, this program is suitable for adults and teens, ages 13 and up. After you’ve registered for the program, please send a photo of your pet to jluger@duluthmn.gov. The canvas, frame, and all other painting supplies will be provided. Just dress for mess and get ready to be creative! At the end of the program, participants will bring their painting home with them. Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map | 31Ride, Read, and HammockRide, Read, and HammockTime: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages 13-16. Participants will meet on the Michigan Street Plaza at the Main Library, then head out for adventure! Transportation will be provided from the library to the location for biking, hammocking, and reading. There will be a different location for each session so sign up for both! All bikes, helmets, and hammocks will be provided. Lunch from Erberts & Gerberts will also be provided with vegetarian options available. All you need to bring is a book to read and legs ready to pedal! Please note: Registration is required and must be completed on the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation catalog:https://secure.rec1.com/MN/duluthparks/catalog/index/b30d49b1ecb03d51088b1aa872f0b453?filter=c2VhcmNoPXJlYWQlMjAlMjYlMjByaWRl **A Parent/Guardian Waiver must be signed to participate. Waiver found at registration on the Parks and Rec website. Paper copies will be available day of event.** Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interested in Joining the Coalition?
Contact Gracie Getschel – ggetschel@firstwitness.org – for more information about joining the coalition.