Hello! Erase the Hate Stop Child Abuse is a group to affect change and instill awareness against Child Abuse. It is our hopes that through this group we can help stop Child Abuse by getting the word out and letting people know that it is their duty to aid a child in need.
If you are interested in becoming a member please visit the following link to fill out an application.
http://allpoetry.com/group/info/Erase%20the%20Hate%20Stop%20Child%20Abuse?stay=1
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CRITERIA: Child Sexual Abuse, Have you been a victim of it write about it, do you know someone who has, a loved one, family member, friend, tell us about it. Speak out on the subject.
Below are some general statistics regarding Child Sexual abuse.
Children and Teenagers are Victims
Forty-four percent of rape victims were younger than 18 years old, according to data from police-recorded incidents of rape in three states. Two-thirds of state incarcerated violent sex offenders said their victims were younger than 18. An estimated 15 percent of imprisoned rapists said their victims were 12 years old or younger. An estimated 45 percent of those sentenced to prison for other sexual assaults (statutory rape, forcible sodomy and molestation) said their victims were 12 years old or younger.
Most imprisoned sex offenders knew their victims. Among rapists, about 30 percent said their victims had been strangers. Of those convicted of other sexual assaults, less than 15 percent said the victims were people with whom they had no prior relationship.
Of the rapes and sexual assaults reported by victims in the BJS survey, 60 percent took place in the victim's home or at the home of a friend, relative or neighbor.
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RULES:
1. No erotica type poems.
This contest is for all ages - so those who are under the age of 18 years and those who prefer to not view erotica poetry need to be able to read the entries also. Unfortunately all ages suffer from this, but adult and abuse poems are allowed but please label them if you do not want children to view them.
2. No foul language.
3. No sTiCkY cApS or chat lingo
4. One entry per person -
5. Entries must be 20 - 40 lines or less.
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Please make sure to check back from time to time after you submit your entry. There may be a notice of corrections or editing that may need to be done. It would be a shame if you are disqualified because you didn't do this.
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Before submitting your poem, please ask yourself the following:
• Does this meet closely with the requirements of the contest?
• Did you go over the poem and check for any grammatical or typographical errors?
• If you were judging, would you be able to see how this would or would NOT win placement?
If you are interested in becoming a member please visit the following link to fill out an application.
http://allpoetry.com/group/info/Erase%20the%20Hate%20Stop%20Child%20Abuse?stay=1
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CRITERIA: Child Sexual Abuse, Have you been a victim of it write about it, do you know someone who has, a loved one, family member, friend, tell us about it. Speak out on the subject.
Below are some general statistics regarding Child Sexual abuse.
Children and Teenagers are Victims
Forty-four percent of rape victims were younger than 18 years old, according to data from police-recorded incidents of rape in three states. Two-thirds of state incarcerated violent sex offenders said their victims were younger than 18. An estimated 15 percent of imprisoned rapists said their victims were 12 years old or younger. An estimated 45 percent of those sentenced to prison for other sexual assaults (statutory rape, forcible sodomy and molestation) said their victims were 12 years old or younger.
Most imprisoned sex offenders knew their victims. Among rapists, about 30 percent said their victims had been strangers. Of those convicted of other sexual assaults, less than 15 percent said the victims were people with whom they had no prior relationship.
Of the rapes and sexual assaults reported by victims in the BJS survey, 60 percent took place in the victim's home or at the home of a friend, relative or neighbor.
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RULES:
1. No erotica type poems.
This contest is for all ages - so those who are under the age of 18 years and those who prefer to not view erotica poetry need to be able to read the entries also. Unfortunately all ages suffer from this, but adult and abuse poems are allowed but please label them if you do not want children to view them.
2. No foul language.
3. No sTiCkY cApS or chat lingo
4. One entry per person -
5. Entries must be 20 - 40 lines or less.
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Please make sure to check back from time to time after you submit your entry. There may be a notice of corrections or editing that may need to be done. It would be a shame if you are disqualified because you didn't do this.
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Before submitting your poem, please ask yourself the following:
• Does this meet closely with the requirements of the contest?
• Did you go over the poem and check for any grammatical or typographical errors?
• If you were judging, would you be able to see how this would or would NOT win placement?
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 7, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100
- Final notes: Thank you all for your strength and courage to write and share about your personal experiences as well as speaking out for those who have been abused. I am sorry this took so long to judge, this topic is especially hard for me and I was unable to comment on the entries as I usually do because I could not contain my emotions, however please know that I did read all entries and they were all commented on by a judge.
Congratulations to the winners.
God Bless
Tammy
Contest Winners
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As the tears fall from my once bright eyes
You stumble through the door.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 3552142, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Entries [13]
1 - 13 of 13
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Pressed between the pages of a broken soul and wounded heart,
she struggled to see a reality that didn't consist of bruises,• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Why big brother did you do it• Commented on by judge.
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As I lay Crying on the Bedroom floor,
I'd wish you'd love me more• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A bruised face
A broken boneby margaret.goff 18 lines, 10 comments, on Nov 19 9:15 PM 2007. In Abuse• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
How could you? I relive that memory everyday,by Silver Asylum 39 lines, 6 comments, on Nov 29 8:46 PM 2007• Commented on by judge.
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by poetressusa 19 lines, 5 comments, on Feb 19 6:55 PM 2007. In Abuse, Adult, Sad, Personal, molestation, dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Comments
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Thank you so much for hosting this contest and honor of Silver.
Congrat's to all.
Love,
mystic
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