<div dir="ltr"><div>In studies, only one in ten cases of child abuse are ever reported. </div><div><br></div><div>Reporting of child abuse in Beit Shemesh is just half the national average. In other words, for every case which is reported, a further 19 remain hidden.</div>
<div><br></div><div>The victims remain at risk, unprotected and untreated, and the perpetrators continue to operate without consequence..</div><div><br></div><div>The problem of child abuse in our community is now being effectively & responsibly addressed by "Magen", the Beit Shemesh Child Protection Organization.</div>
<div><br></div>In this past year, calls for help to Magen have DOUBLED.<div><br></div><div>Over 70% of these calls are from Anglos - from every sector of the community. Hareidi, Dati-Leumi and Secular. <br><div><br></div>
<div>Magen's free services have had a remarkable impact on the awareness of child abuse/protection in our community,and the ability for those effected to step forward discretely, and for victims/survivors to receive the help they need.</div>
<div><br><div>Many child abuse perpetrators can no longer operate without consequence; today they face better protected children, and arrest & justice for their actions. </div><div><br></div><div>B"H, our community is safer for our children this Rosh Hashana, than it was last Rosh Hashana. </div>
<div><div><br></div><div>Magen is a non-profit organization, which relies 100% on private donors to operate our programs;</div><div>Magen can only continue its work, and keep up with the increasing demand, with your financial support.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Therefore, along with other worthy local charities you generously donate to at this time of year, this year, please also make out a check to "Magen".</div><div><br></div><div>Our address: "Magen" Child Protection Center, 50B Rehov HaRakefet, Beit Shemesh, 99504.</div>
<div><br></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Please feel free to call us with any questions: 02-9999.678.</span><br clear="all" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">
<br></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">Magen wishes our whole community ketiva vechatima tova - and for all our children, a safe new year. </div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr">
<div>Shanah Tovah</div><div>David</div><div><br></div><div>David Morris</div><div>CEO, Magen</div><div><br></div><div>P.S. You are welcome to send this email on to your friends or family who may have an interest in child protection.</div>
<div><br></div><div>------------------------</div><b>"Magen" - Creating a Safer Community for Kids</b><br><br><a href="mailto:DavidM@magenprotects.org" target="_blank">DavidM@magenprotects.org</a><br><div><div><br>
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