PLEASE VISIT OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT:
www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com
DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, INC. is an official non-profit 501(c)3 child abuse & neglect organization. (EIN #35-2331592)
OUR MISSION: is to educate the public on all aspects of child abuse such as symptoms, intervention, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims locate the proper resources necessary to achieve a full recovery. We also cover areas such as bullying, teen su***de & prevention, children's rights, child trafficking, missing & exploited children, online safety, and pedophiles/s*x offenders. OUR GOAL: is to lower child abuse statistics by educating the public on every aspect of child abuse through successful campaigns that provide educational materials & literature concerning child abuse & neglect, treatment for recovery, coping skills, family and peer support, prevention, communication skills and empowerment to families, victims and survivors. D edicating our time & devotion to helping children. R ealizing every child has a right to be loved & safe. E ncouraging & developing a sense of hope. A llowing time to heal, develop & overcome fears. M otivating & empowering victims to become survivors. C aring, nurturing and understanding. A wareness & education is the KEY to prevention. T eaching children to lead healthy, productive lives. C herishing all children equally. H elping to make a difference in a child's life. E ducating the public on child abuse. R aising our voices for the voiceless. S haring our power with the powerless.
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What we do:
Coordinate awareness education:
--Provide support for individuals (victims & survivors)
--Training & free information for service providers
--Community education & outreach
--Advocacy & children's rights
--Research & evaluation
--Other prevention measures
--Education Materials for Mandated Reporters
Collaberate and Assist:
--Law Enforcement Officials
--National Missing & Exploited Children
--S*x Offender Registry Officials
--Amber Alert
--Other Child Abuse Agencies
--Public Organizations
--Public Health and Community Services
--Local School Districts/Colleges
--Hospitals and Mental Health Facilities
--Public Safety Organizations
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ABOUT THE FOUNDER:
I founded my organization in 2007 after the man who molested my daughter was released from prison ~ I needed a positive avenue to vent my anger & try to prevent other families from having to go through the same anguish that my family endured. I was shocked to learn how many parents did not know the child abuse statistics, signs or symptoms or how to check the National S*x Offender Registry. I have made it my mission to try to educate the public on this increasing epidemic plaguing our nation. I am also a 7x published author/co-writer with best-selling Barnes & Noble Author, Donna M. I am currently attending college full-time and majoring in CRIMINAL JUSTICE--LAW ENFORCEMENT.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
CEO/Founder: Sandra Potter
President: Donna Kshir
Vice-President: Roger Larson
Secretary/Treasurer: Angela Roy
Chairman: Roger Kshir
Chairman: Philip Potter
REGIONAL DIRECTORS:
Executive Director: Patricia McKnight
Regional Director: Tammy Tanko
Regional Director: LaQuisha Hall
Regional Director: Sierra Sullivan
Regional Director: Sue Evans
Missing Children Director: Trina Davidson
ADMINISTRATION:
Chief Executive Officer: Sandra Potter
Chief Development Officer: Donna Kshir
Chief Webmaster/PR: Angela Roy
Executive Director: Patricia McKnight
Events Coordinator: Sierra Sullivan
Fundraising Coordinator: Myra Rivera
Missing Children Director: Trina Davidson
National Spokeswoman: Debbie Splawn-Bunch
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PLEASE VISIT DREAMCATCHERS OFFICIAL WEBSITES:
www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com
www.facebook.com/DreamcatcherforAbusedChildren
www.myspace.com/abused_children
www.twitter.com/abusedchildren
www.youtube.com/abusedchildren
www.intheknows.blogspot.com
www.yourcause.com/dreamcatchersforabusedchildren
www.linkedin.com/in/dreamcatchersforabusedchildren
www.razoo.com/story/Dreamcatchers-For-Abused-Children
OUR IRS GUIDESTAR OFFICIAL LISTING:
http://www2.guidestar.org/organizations/35-2331592/dreamcatchers-abused-children.aspx #
OUR GREAT NON-PROFITS PROFILES:
http://greatnonprofits.org/organizations/my_profile/1529552
OUR BLOGTALK RADIO SHOW:
www.blogtalkradio.com/dreamcatchers
www.dreamcatcherstalkradio.weebly.com/
OUR BOOKSTORES:
www.lulu.com/kshirandpotter
www.books-4-teens.webs.com
My CEO/Founder Dreamcatcher Page:
https://www.facebook.com/DreamcatchersforAbusedChildren.Founder
DREAMCATCHER "GROUP" PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Dreamcatchersforabusedchildren/
DREAMCATCHER "CAUSE" PAGE:
http://www.causes.com/causes/183746?m=71bb3202&recruiter_id=71346766
DREAMCATCHERS "NETWORK BLOGS"
http://apps.facebook.com/blognetworks/blog/dreamcatchers_for_abused_children/
DREAMCATCHERS BLOGTALK RADIO "GROUP" PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/167965316607570
DREAMCATCHERS POETRY CORNER "GROUP" PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/249237731753513
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I have also published seven child abuse educational books with best-selling Barnes & Noble author, Donna M. Kshir.
*The Child Abuse Survivor Project
*Unnecessary Roughness: Til death do us part...
*Extraordinary Confessions of Child Abuse
*One Step Ahead of Fate
*A Story of Survival
*Breaking the Silence: One girl's story of surviving teen violence
*I Was A Teen Abuser: One Boy’s Struggle to Gain Self-Control
You can purchase our books at:
AMAZON
BORDERS
BARNES & NOBLE
iTUNES
KINDLE
books-4-teens.webs.com
http://www.lulu.com/kshirandpotter
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RESOURCES & HOTLINE NUMBERS:
CHILD ABUSE:
Childhelp®
Phone: 800.4.A.CHILD (800.422.4453)
Who They Help: Child abuse victims, parents, concerned individuals
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Stop It Now! Phone: 888.PREVENT (888.773.8368)
Who They Help: Child s*xual abuse victims, parents, offenders, concerned individuals
FAMILY VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800.799.SAFE (800.799.7233)
Who They Help: Children, parents, friends, offenders
MISSING/ABDUCTED CHILDREN
Child Find of America
Phone: 800.I.AM.LOST (800.426.5678)
Who They Help: Parents reporting lost or abducted children
CHILD FIND OF AMERICA---MEDIATION
Phone: 800.A.WAY.OUT (800.292.9688)
Who They Help: Parents (abduction, prevention, child custody issues)
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN
Phone: 800.THE.LOST (800.843.5678)
Who They Help: Families and professionals (social services, law enforcement)
RAPE/INCEST
R**e and In**st National Network
Phone: 800.656.HOPE; Ext. 1 (800.656.4673; Ext. 1)
Who They Help: R**e and in**st victims, media, policy makers, concerned individuals
YOUTH IN TROUBLE/RUNAWAYS
National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
Who They Help: Runaway and homeless youth, families
CRIME VICTIMS
National Center for Victims of Crime
Phone: 800.FYI.CALL (800.394.2255)
Who They Help: Families, communities, and individuals harmed by crime
LOCAL STATE CHILD ABUSE REPORTING HOTLINES:
Alaska - 800-478-4444
Alabama -334-242-9500
Arizona - 888-767-2445
Arkansas - 800-482-5964
California - 916-445-2771
Colorado - 303-727-3000
Connecticut - 800-842-2288
Delaware - 800-292-9582
District Columbia - 877-671-SAFE
Florida - 800-962-2873
Georgia - 404-657-3408
Hawaii - 808-832-5300
Idaho - 208-334-0808
Illinois - 800-252-2873
Indiana - 800-562-2407
Iowa - 800-362-2178
Kansas - 800-922-5330
Kentucky - 800-752-6200
Louisiana - 504 925-4571
Maine - 800-452-1999
Maryland - 800-332-6347
Massachusetts - 617-566-0858
Michigan - 1-855-444-3911
Minnesota - report by county
Mississippi - 800-222-8000
Missouri - 800-392-3738
Montana - 866-820-5437
Nebraska - 800-652-1999
Nevada - 800-992-5757
New Hampshire - 800-894-5533
New Jersey - 800-792-8610
New Mexico - 800-797-3260
New York - 800-342-3720
North Carolina - 800-662-7030
North Dakota - 800-245-3736
Ohio - 614-466-0995
Oklahoma - 800-522-3511
Oregon - 800-854-3508
Pennsylvania - 800-932-0313
Puerto Rico - 800-981-8333
Rhode Island - 800-RI-CHILD
South Carolina - 803-898-7318
South Dakota - 605-773-3227
Tennessee - 877-237-0004
Texas - 800-252-5400
Utah - 800-678-9399
Vermont - 802-241-2131
Virginia - 800-552-7096
Washington - 800-562-5624
West Virginia - 800-352-6513
Wisconsin - 608-266-3036
Wyoming - 307-777-7922
USA Child Help: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Canada Helpline: 1-800-668-6868
United Kingdom: 0800 1111
Scotland Hotline: 0800 022 3222
Australia Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Jamaica Hotline: 2-1-1
Jamaica Registry: 1-888-776-8328
Sri Lanka Helpline: 1929
Report Criminal Activity:
https://tips.fbi.gov/
Report Crimes Against Children:
http://www.fbi.gov/innocent.htm
Report Child Po*******hy:
http://www.cybertipline.com/
Internet Crime Complaints:
https://complaint.ic3.gov/ctf.aspx
Crimes Against Children:
http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/law3a.htm
Online Child Solicitation:
http://www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com/
Obscenity Crimes:
http://www.obscenitycrimes.org/index.php
Report a Convicted, Registered S*x Offender on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/help/contact.php?show_form=wos_s*x_offender
Expose/ Report S*xual Predators on the Internet:
http://www.exposereport.com/
How to Report a Suspected Pe*****le:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2164407_report-suspected-pedophile-activity.html
Report child po*******hy, online enticement of children for s*xual acts, child prostitution, s*x tourism involving children, child s*xual molestation, unsolicited obscene material sent to a child, misleading domain names, or misleading words or digital images on the internet:
http://www.missingkids.com/
Report Child P**n:
http://www.antichildporn.org/reportcp.html
REPORT GROUPS ON FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113517265346996
COMMENTS: Please keep your comments relevant. Inflammatory, profanity or offensive comments will be removed. Although the nature our postings may cause anger and frustration, we kindly ask that you please use discretion and professionalism at all times. Violence is not the answer. Education & knowledge is the key to prevention!! General Information
CONTACT US:
HEADQUARTERS:
Dreamcatchers for Abused Children
Attn: Sandra Potter--CEO
P.O. Box 142
Peck, MI 48466
[email protected]
PHONE: (810) 275-0755
Hours of Operation:
Monday -- Friday (9am -- 6pm)
Saturday (9am -- 12pm)
Sunday (9am -- 12pm)
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PA BRANCH OFFICE:
Dreamcatchers PA
Attn: Donna Kshir--President
500 Erie Ave. Renovo, PA 17764
[email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Monday -- Friday (9am -- 6pm)
Saturday (9am -- 12pm)
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NOTE:
(Both agencies are on-call and available for emergencies after-hours)
DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, INC. is an official non-profit 501(c)3 child abuse & neglect organization dedicated to educating the public.
