As child abuse allegations continue to make front-page news, WAKR’S Ray Horner recently spoke with pediatric psychologist Geoffrey Putt, director of outpatient therapy centers at Akron Children’s Hospital, about discipline techniques and positive parenting. “Many people do what they were taught…and if that [spanking] is what you learned and experienced, it puts you in a […]
Noah’s Hope event raises funds for telemedicine program in Tuscarawas County
Doug and Kristen Shoup have redefined hope for child abuse victims in Tuscarawas County. In 2007, they created Noah’s Hope to raise awareness about child abuse, promote prevention and be a voice for victims. The organization honors the Shoup’s son, Noah, who died from injuries he received while in the care of a babysitter.
Understanding the language of abuse for children with disabilities
Although no child is immune from abuse, disabled children are three times more likely to be abused or neglected. Not only are they more susceptible to abuse, disabled children have far more challenges communicating to those who can help them.
