"In 1999, an estimated 1,401 child abuse and neglect related fatalities were confirmed by CPS agencies, nearly 4 every day. Since 1985, the rate of child abuse fatalities has increased by 39%. Based on these numbers, more than three children die each day as a result of child abuse or neglect" (NCPCA's 1996 Annual Fifty State Survey).
"According to information from at least 18 states that were able to report the type of maltreatment which caused the child's death for at least one of the past three years. Approximately 54% of the deaths were due to physical abuse while 43% resulted from neglect. Young children remain at high risk for loss of life. Based on data from all three years, this study found 82% of these children were under the age of five while an alarming 42% were under the age of one at the time of their death" (NCPCA's 1996 Annual Fifty State Survey).
"The U.S. Advisory Board reported that near fatal abuse and neglect each year leave "18,000 permanently disabled children, tens of thousands of victims overwhelmed by lifelong psychological trauma, thousands of traumatized siblings and family members, and thousands of near-death survivors who, as adults, continue to bear the physical and psychological scars. Some may turn to crime or domestic violence or become abusers themselves" (U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, 1995 report, A National's Shame.)"
"The estimated number of children seriously injured by all forms of maltreatment quadrupled between 1986 and 1993, from 141,700 to 565,000 (a 299% increase)."
Considering the Harm Standard:
*The estimated number of sexually abused children increased 83%;
*The number of physically neglected children rose 102%;
*There was a 333 % increase in the estimated number of emotionally neglected children; and
*The estimated number of physically abused children rose 42%.
"Girls are sexually abused three times more often than boys."
"Boys are at a greater risk of serious injury and of emotional neglect than are girls."
"With the exception of homicide, children and youths suffer more victimization than do adults in virtually every category, including physical abuse, sibling assault, bullying, sexual abuse, and rape" (American Psychological Association Commission on Violence and Youth, 1993).
"Long term effects of child abuse include fear, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, inappropriate sexual behavior, poor self esteem, tendency toward substance abuse and difficulty with close relationships" (Browne & Finkelhor, 1986).
In this contest I wanted to focus a little more on the long-term effects of child abuse. Child abuse is a deadly epidemic that is unfortunately rising with each year. This is the third child abuse contest I have held so far, and I have been very pleased with the support of my last two contests. For this one the rules are the same. Write or enter a poem about child abuse in any form. Whether it be your personal experience or just an encouraging poem to give hope to the children in this situation. The choice is up to you. Get your story out there and let your voice be heard! Together we can make a difference.
*All point donations will be greatly appreciated and will be used to help me continue my series of contests.
Points given:
Porcelain Sky: 50 points
One-Last-Rose: 100 points
LostMyCause4Life: 154 points
sarajane1705: 100 points
Mystic Enchantress: 100 points
unheardwisdom: 60 points
DarkenAuras: 350 points
NurseyPoo: 500 points
DavesGirl216: 30 points
sewasham: 500 points
ale82006: 67 points
"According to information from at least 18 states that were able to report the type of maltreatment which caused the child's death for at least one of the past three years. Approximately 54% of the deaths were due to physical abuse while 43% resulted from neglect. Young children remain at high risk for loss of life. Based on data from all three years, this study found 82% of these children were under the age of five while an alarming 42% were under the age of one at the time of their death" (NCPCA's 1996 Annual Fifty State Survey).
"The U.S. Advisory Board reported that near fatal abuse and neglect each year leave "18,000 permanently disabled children, tens of thousands of victims overwhelmed by lifelong psychological trauma, thousands of traumatized siblings and family members, and thousands of near-death survivors who, as adults, continue to bear the physical and psychological scars. Some may turn to crime or domestic violence or become abusers themselves" (U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, 1995 report, A National's Shame.)"
"The estimated number of children seriously injured by all forms of maltreatment quadrupled between 1986 and 1993, from 141,700 to 565,000 (a 299% increase)."
Considering the Harm Standard:
*The estimated number of sexually abused children increased 83%;
*The number of physically neglected children rose 102%;
*There was a 333 % increase in the estimated number of emotionally neglected children; and
*The estimated number of physically abused children rose 42%.
"Girls are sexually abused three times more often than boys."
"Boys are at a greater risk of serious injury and of emotional neglect than are girls."
"With the exception of homicide, children and youths suffer more victimization than do adults in virtually every category, including physical abuse, sibling assault, bullying, sexual abuse, and rape" (American Psychological Association Commission on Violence and Youth, 1993).
"Long term effects of child abuse include fear, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility, inappropriate sexual behavior, poor self esteem, tendency toward substance abuse and difficulty with close relationships" (Browne & Finkelhor, 1986).
In this contest I wanted to focus a little more on the long-term effects of child abuse. Child abuse is a deadly epidemic that is unfortunately rising with each year. This is the third child abuse contest I have held so far, and I have been very pleased with the support of my last two contests. For this one the rules are the same. Write or enter a poem about child abuse in any form. Whether it be your personal experience or just an encouraging poem to give hope to the children in this situation. The choice is up to you. Get your story out there and let your voice be heard! Together we can make a difference.
*All point donations will be greatly appreciated and will be used to help me continue my series of contests.
Points given:
Porcelain Sky: 50 points
One-Last-Rose: 100 points
LostMyCause4Life: 154 points
sarajane1705: 100 points
Mystic Enchantress: 100 points
unheardwisdom: 60 points
DarkenAuras: 350 points
NurseyPoo: 500 points
DavesGirl216: 30 points
sewasham: 500 points
ale82006: 67 points
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 19, 2005
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: wow, so many heartfelt entries in this contest! I'm so thankful for all of your support. I'm not sure if I'll hold another one of these contests until after Christmas break since I'll be so busy. But If I get time, you can bet you'll see one somewhere around the site. I do want to make a few HM though:
*In My Math Class, There Are Secrets-Shiny Blue Wallet
*Dearest Mother-killmequick
I am just one of many-qnhoneybee
Thanks again!
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You’re a ticking time-bomb
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In math class there are secretes,
in the eyes of every student.by la vie boheme 155 lines, 18 comments, on Dec 15 1:03 PM 2005. In Dark• Commented on by judge. -
There sits a little girl with no smile on her face,
struggling in a world full of hatred and disgrace,• Commented on by judge. -
A list poem. Three steps forward, three steps back.• Commented on by judge.
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by qnhoneybee 60 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 18 7:03 AM 2005. In Abuse• Commented on by judge.
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I really appreciate this contest. I love the fact that you are holding a contest about child abuse. Especially since I myself was an abused child. So I guess that's way I appreciate it so much. I would write something for this contest but hate talking on this subject especially since I've all ready wrote a poem called Have You Ever which tells about the BS I've been through. But great contest and I hope get a lot of entries.
Jay
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My poem added incorrectly but it wasn't a prewrite. Thanks for the opportunity and hope you find what you're looking for in this contest
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Congratulations to everyone that entered, the poems are all great.
and Thanks a lot for the gold. I'm glad you think my writing is worthy.
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who were the winners? I still can't see the trophies lol...
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Thanks for the opportunity, and congrats to the winners!
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