‘The Right to Innocence,? free parent workshop, will be from 7-8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Clarkston Early Childhood Center, 6397 Clarkston Road.
The workshop will help parents with children ages 0-12 recognize possible indicators of abuse, and will address topics such as:
? One of every seven victims of sexual assault reported to law enforcement agencies are under the age of 6;
? 34 percent of victims of sexual abuse in the U.S. are under age 12;
? Studies show that child abuse occurs in up to 70% of families where domestic violence is present
? From October 2003-Sept. 2004 domestic violence programs in Michigan received an average of 151 crisis calls per day; and
? Child abuse affects children in all types of homes regardless of income, race, and ethnic background.
Call Bridget at 248-693-5439 ext. 6417 by Nov. 27 to register. Free limited on-site child care available with registration.