[RBS] What to Do About Child Abuse

[Magen]

This message follows a thread today on the BS/RBS email lists, warning
about child molesters operating in Har Nof and in Bet Shemesh/RBS.

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We cannot stress enough that this is not an issue about other people's
kids.

It is about all our children, all of whom are unfortunately at risk from
child abusers.



Our working assumption is that there is a child abuser in every shul, in
every school, on every street and in every extended family.



Since "Magen" opened its doors a year ago, we have received dozens of calls
from parents throughout the community.



Thanks to the parents who stepped forward, our community is now a degree
safer for our children than it was a year ago.



However, most children do not tell their parents, and most adults who
suspect a child may be in danger, do not report it. Not to the police and
not to Magen.



Therefore, please speak often and clearly to your children, of all ages,
about child safety and the risks; make sure to be always sympathetic and
receptive with your children, so that they always feel comfortable telling
you ANYTHING that's on their minds, both mundane and (chas veshalom) very
serious issues.



If you would like guidance about how to best speak with your children about
child abuse, please contact Magen. Even better, please arrange a group of
friends, or a shul or school group, and Magen will provide a qualified
speaker to educate us all on this important safety issue.



If you wish to discuss a personal matter, Magen has set up a Hotline which
is staffed weekday mornings and evenings as well as on Motsei Shabbat (see
below for exact times). Anonymity on the Hotline is assured if so desired.



If you suspect a child may be at risk, please immediately call the police
or social services; if you require guidance or are seeking information, you
are always welcome to consult with Magen's child protection experts.



The good news is that we CAN, b'ezras Hashem, make our community a much
safer place for our children.



B'vracha,

Magen
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"Magen" - Creating a Safer Community for Kids

MagenProtects at gmail.com

*Hotline*: 052-765.2929
Sunday thru Thursday - 9am-12am; 8-11pm
Fridays - 9am-12am
Motsei Shabbat - till Midnight

*Administrative & Non-Urgent Matters*
02-9997026
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