Child abuse and domestic violence are linked in a number of important ways that have serious consequences for the safety of children. But with effective intervention and a coordinated response to child abuse and domestic violence, battered women advocates, child protective workers, judges and community members can help keep families safer.

• Children can be injured as a direct result of domestic violence. Batterers sometimes intentionally injure children in an effort to intimidate and control their adult partners.These assaults can include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of the children.Children are also injured - either intentionally or accidentally – during attacks on their mothers. Assaults on younger children may occur while the mother is holding the child. Injuries to older children often occur when an adolescent attempts to intervene in violent episodes.

• There is a correlation between domestic violence and child abuse. In a national survey of more than 6,000 American families, 50 percent of the men who frequently assaulted their wives also frequently abused their children.

• Children can be adversely affected by witnessing domestic violence. Although many parents believe that they can hide domestic violence from their children, children living in these homes report differently. Research suggests that between 80 and 90 percent of these children are aware of the violence. Even if they do not see a beating, they hear the screams and see the bruises, broken bones, and abrasions sustained by their mothers.

• Infants exposed to violence may not develop the attachments to their caretakers that are critical to their development; in extreme cases they may suffer from “failure to thrive.” Preschool children in violent homes may regress developmentally and suffer sleep disturbances, including nightmares. School-age children who witness violence may exhibit a range of problem behaviors including depression, anxiety, and violence towards peers. Adolescents who have grown up in violent homes are at risk for recreating the abusive relationships they have seen.

• While many children experience difficulties resulting from their exposure to violence, many children appear to cope with the experiences and show no fewer problems than comparison children. This is likely because the level of violence in families and children’s exposure to it vary greatly.

• A growing body of evidence supports the need for early intervention when children show criminal propensities. Research shows that early intervention efforts are proving effective in reducing criminal and delinquent behavior. The social factors that these early intervention efforts address are similar to those found to be associated with domestic violence and child abuse, and the contribution of family violence to later youth violence is well documented.

We care about the children and the devastating effects family violence can have on them. Through that care and concern we are dedicating Angel Bear Ministry to bring a smile to all he encounters!

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A.B.W.M presents ....

THE ANGEL BEAR MINISTRY!

MEET THE ARTIST BEHIND THE BEAR

But Jesus said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not,

to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven"

 -Matt 19:14 KJV

My name is Chianna and I am the artist behind this friendly cuddily bear, we call HI Bear, our heavenly inspired bear.

My talent have opened doors for me in many areas of arts, crafts and design. I use this gift that has been so graciously given to me by God in the area of service where I am needed. And drawing Angel Bear touches the very center of my heart.

The vision for Angel Bear Ministry is to uniquely share the expression of  love. Bearing up one another in that love, especially our innocent youth who have been exposed to such hardships as Family Violence.

Through our Angel Bear Ministry we touch lives, hearts and souls of both young and old. When I think about the face behind the character I find the faces of many. The face of love is a mulitude of faces. It's not a barrier, nor a race, creed, breed or culture. Love cares and runs deep. It goes across the map. Love goes where  crys and tears are heard. Where a hug is needed and a helping hand reaches out. GOD is Love and Love is God!

 A Better Way embraces these qualities and lovingly conveys them in a  light hearted way, having fun by sharing GOD'S  Love, Hope and Care as well as helpful information.

We are here to  bring a smile to all with a  gentle reminder that Jesus loves you. Sharing God's Gift of Love for his love comes to us in various ways and one way is through reaching out through our character of love              "ANGEL BEAR"!  Hi Bear's message to you is; 

" God Knows and God Cares."   

"GOD's gifts comes to us in various ways, one way is the Angel BEAR      Ministry, touching the lives, hearts and souls of both  young and old! "

 The Angel Bear Ministry's primary function 

is  to visit the children in:

*Abuse Shelters*  *Homeless Shelters*  *Hospitals*

*Libraries*  *Day cares*  *Sunday school classes*

Bringing a smile to the face of  children; offering them an escape from their reality through laughter, games and lots & lots of hugs! May the Good Lord Bless you, both now and forevermore!

In His Service, Ms. Chianna Williams  

 Angel Bear Ministry-Director  

 A Better Way Ministry Inc.

 PROJECT FOR THE KIDS

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