Press Coverage
Study finds childhood trauma dramatically impacts problems in adulthood
A new report finds that adverse childhood experiences can cause health problems, mental illness and drug problems adulthood. l illness and drug problems adulthood. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finds 1 in 6 adults in New Jersey and...
Human trafficking presentation well attended at Ocean County Library
By Andrew Harrison TOMS RIVER- Residents filled the seats at the Ocean County Library recently when they came to learn more about the crimes of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Victoria Spera gave the presentation on Oct. 25, which was held in the...
Father Appreciation Event inspires, encourages South Jersey dads
MOUNT LAUREL - Bryant Brittingham was surprised to be awarded one of the Most Valuable Dad awards at Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey's first-ever Father Appreciation Event "I'm not really one for awards. Everything I do, I do because I'm supposed to," said the...
NJ Trauma Transformation Initiative/Training for Preschools
Jill Horner for Comcast Newsmakers speaks with our Executive Director, Rush Russell, about NJ Trauma Transformation Initiative/Training for Preschools. Please click here to watch the segment.
Middlesex County CCYC Launches Barbers and Books Project
The Middlesex County Council for Young Children (CCYC) launched its Barbers and Books Project in February to coincide with Library Lovers Month. Containers with children's books are placed in area barbershops so children - especially young males - have access to a...
When Is It Your Responsibility To Step In Against Suspected Abuse?
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The case in which 13 malnourished siblingswere reportedly kept captive in filthy conditions by their parents in California has raised a multitude of questions, like whether or not the neighbors should have gotten involved. Should they have...
We All Can Fight Sexual Harrassment
By Rush L. Russell; The Times Regarding continuing stories about Harvey Weinstein and victims of sexual abuse: It's inspiring to see the many courageous stories from women disclosing incidents of sexual abuse by men in power positions in Hollywood, in sports and...
How the USA Gymnastics child sexual abuse scandal was preventable
By Rush L. Russell; The Star Ledgar A major investigation published by the Indianapolis Star recently uncovered pervasive failings by USA Gymnastics to report cases of child sexual abuse by coaches. Sound familiar? The story repeats many of the same elements as the...
Home health visits can ease child-care stress
By Rush L. Russell, Daily Record We have now experienced two party political conventions and are headed into the final stretch before the presidential election in November. Major issues dominating the race include terrorism, the economy and jobs, health care, race...
It’s almost April: Time to make purple baby hats
By Pamela MacKenzie, Courier News It's almost April, time to make some purple baby hats for the third year, I'm inviting readers to make purple baby hats for Click for Babies. For the third year, I'm inviting readers to make purple baby hats for the Click for...