Dear Moms and Dads, So your teen is talking about raging? Normally we become nervous about hearing the word RAGE associated with our Child. It has such a negative Meaning to it. But you know, RAGE does not have to be so negative. We here at Rage Against Abuse want your kids to RAGE with us. However, We will not tolerate hatred with our brand of rage. We will not tolerate violence. We will not tolerate disrespect. We want our kids to rage with passion. To rage with intensity, to rage with desire for change. Our kids of this generation are the ones that have to decide to break the cycle of violence. We want our kids to be able to reach out and help that friend or person that they are concerned about. I mean would you tell your child to turn their back on someone in need? I didn't think you would. This whole Rage Against Abuse project is geared towards letting others know we will help them. We being the youth, with a little bit of guidance. Most youth want to do well, want to feel good about helping someone else. With Rage Against Abuse we are giving them a tool to begin making change. Youth Uniting with the common bond of music. Remember when you were younger and how much of an influence music had on you? We are going to allow kids to use music to help guide them with what to do if someone needs help. Our Website has all sorts of information in it to help others understand what abuse is and how to help someone else. As a parent feel free to browse the website. Go over it with your child. Ask them questions. Do they know anyone that needs help. Heck do you know any of their friends that need help. Hey, why not get involved with Rage Against abuse right along side your child!! Serious, you wanna get involved? Drop us an email. ragetogether@hotmail.com  Adults are always welcome as we RAGE ON for change. Besides, How cool would it be to go to work after our big all day music festival and tell all your coworkers you spent the weekend raging with your Kid? So go get your kid right now throw open the windows and together yell...."WE WANT TO RAGE AGAINST ABUSE." Sincerely, Kevin & Tayla
Abused vs Nurtured Check out this Abused child wheel. Notice all of the differnet types of abusive behaviors. Remember it is not always about "Physical" types of abuse. Those "physical" things usually happen long after all the other things have been going on for quite some time. Now, Check out this Nurtured child wheel. Can you understand what a difference this can make in how a child grows and relates to others. Especially compared to the child that has been living "The abused child wheel" and not getting many of these basic "Nurtured child" needs
MORE...MORE...MORE Check out these links for every thing you need to know about child abuse and neglect, nurturing children as well as community involvment. www.childwelfare.gov www.pcamn.org   If you need even more help trying to figure out what to do contact: Childhelp USA is a non-profit agency which can provide reporting numbers, and has Hotline counselors who can provide referrals. Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) TDD: 1-800-2-A-CHILD	Concerned? I am concerened about an adult that may be abusing their child. I'm not sure though. Is there any thing I could look for? Consider this the possibility of abuse if the parent or caretaker: Seems concerned about the child's welfare at school or home. Denies problems at school or home, or blames the child for them Sees the child as worthless or a burden Avoids discussing the child injuries or gives conflicting explanation for them Seems isolated from other parents, and school and community activities Uses harsh physical discipline or asks other caretakers to use it Depends on the child for emotional support Abuses drugs or alcohol Seems indifferent to the child Seems secretive or tries to isolate the children from other children Frequenly blames,belittles,or insults the child Now remember, these signs don't prove a child is being abused. It may mean though that the family is in need of help.