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8A | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL from A1 Child lingering stigma of charity among those in need could be lifted with this service. Extent of Abuse Child abuse remains a pervasive issue worldwide and continues to be a prob- lem in the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, an estimated 674,000 chil- dren were victims of child abuse or neglect nationally in 2017, a 2.7 percent in- crease over the previous four years. Each year in Oregon, a lit- tle more than half of received reports are referred for in- vestigation and a quarter of those are founded for abuse or neglect. Oregon totaled 7,063 cases and 11,077 vic- tims in 2017. Other reported cases were either dismissed or handled with alternative methods such as parental assistance. Though definitions of abuse differ state by state, these numbers are reflective of nationwide trends and tend to stay relatively pro- portional as they scale more locally. While the number of re- ceived reports across the na- tion scores in the millions, nearly half are screened out of the system, lending suspi- cion to a lack of understand- ing about when abuse is taking place. Indeed, public attention toward child abuse often skews in the direction of the more emotionally evocative forms of physical or sexual abuse. “It’s one thing to be phys- Teens from A7 Mental Health. Having a consistent presence in the schools across the district, SLMH works with seniors in high school all the way down to kindergarteners. Whether in group therapy or one-on-one meetings, these counselors are able to form bonds with students. “Humans rely on rela- tionships and connection. And children develop into healthy adults when they have healthy attachment,” said South Lane Mental Health’s Valeria Clarke in an interview last year. A key part of SLMH is the ability to be present. Being at schools across the district at least once a week, getting help — in the form of play, guided conversation with peers, individualized pro- gram — can be as simple as walking down the hall. ically or mentally abusive,” said Nordquist, “but if the child is neglected and their basic needs aren’t being met and they’re not healthy or given the support and love that they need to grow emo- tionally, then they’re going to have issues and problems as adults.” The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) reported neglect as account- ing for about 47 percent of cases in Lane County and 46 percent statewide in 2017. These high numbers may be attributed to the broad criteria of what constitutes neglect, which may in- clude non-compliance with healthcare recommenda- tions, malnutrition, poor sanitation, being deprived of education and exposure to drugs or violence. The prevalence of this form of abuse points to some parents’ and caregiv- ers’ lack of education about child-rearing, though a gen- eral confusion as to what constitutes abuse could also play a role. Precise definitions of abuse can be elusive. The perimeters vary by fami- ly and culture worldwide, including what constitutes responsible parenting and acceptable disciplinary ac- tion. Further muddying the waters is the pragmatic question of who a definition aims to inform. A definition to raise public awareness, for instance, differs from defini- tions serving legal, service or research purposes. Nonetheless, in an ef- fort to reconcile the di- versity of perceptions, the World Health Organization (WHO) Consultation on Child Abuse Prevention in 1999 drafted a broad and adaptable definition: ‘‘Child abuse or maltreat- ment constitutes all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treat- ment or commercial or oth- er exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power.’’ Although determining which cases meet the crite- ria may still be a source of disagreement, there is near consensus on classification. Types of abuse typically fall under four categories: physi- cal, sexual, psychological (or emotional) and neglect. Like neglect, psycholog- ical abuse is fairly nebulous in its definition and charac- terizing it can pose a chal- lenge. The psychological and emotional well-being of a child is complex in contrast to physical health and its ef- fects are not always immedi- ately obvious. Indeed, the WHO has lamented in its World Re- port on Violence and Health that psychological abuse is given less attention world- wide than physical or sexual abuse. Locally, the prevalence of the problem is unclear. Though ODHS keeps a record of “mental injury,” Oregon holds a separate, broad category for “threat of harm,” which under na- tional criteria may qualify as psychological, physical, sexual abuse or neglect. En- dangering a child by leaving them in a life-threatening These conversations, at a number of levels, can help lead to students feeling that they have been seen. “That’s the beauty of working with youth in gen- eral — to able to, as the ther- apist, really provide them with the awareness that they have their own power,” said Clarke. “Because so much of our society sort of says, ‘You’re lesser than.’” OPAL Young Performers (Next week: The series will look at the role of home- lessness and mental illness in Oregon’s high suicide rate in a report contributed by Newport News-Times.) SUMMER CAMP SESSION 1 • July 22-26 SESSION 2 • July 29-August 9 Theater Camp for ages 5-18 OPAL CENTER for ARTS & EDUCATION 517 E. Main St. Cottage Grove opalcentercg.org For More Information: 541-623-0513 200 Gateway Blvd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 4 (541) 942-5400 Mon. - Sat. 8am - 9pm Sun. 9am - 8pm Ed & Kori Sowa Independent Owner-Operators facebook.com/CottageGroveGroceryOutlet BEAUTIFUL, HUH? 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River Road 541-942-4664 VOICE YOUR OPINION! — Write a Letter to the Editor today: nhickson@CGSentinel.com Worship Directory DRAIN: HOPE U.M.C. 131 W “A” St. Drain, OR 541-315-1617 Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen Fellowship & Song: 11:30am Potluck Lunch: 12:00pm Worship: 12:30pm COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 10:00am Christian Education: Pre-K through 5th www.6thandgibbs.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Cottage Grove Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. 541-942-4851 Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett www.cg4.tv Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Services: 9:00am & 10:45am SAVE 40-70% ON GROCERIES. Congratulations! See ABUSE 11A Church of Christ 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Service: 10:30am Cottage Grove situation, for example, may be recorded under the same category as exposing them to domestic violence. Rep- resenting 41.6 percent of incidents, this form of abuse is second only to neglect in Lane County. The consequences of this form of abuse are wide-rang- ing and vary from person to person. Often, the victim’s interpersonal relationships suffer in myriad ways and the victim may later turn to substance abuse or self-harm to dampen overwhelming emotions such as anxiety or depression. Physical abuse, which ac- counts for only six percent of cases in Lane County, is not the most prominent of abuse types, yet remains a contro- versial issue due to disagree- ments about discipline. Forms of corporal pun- ishment which do not cause physical injury or “substan- tial pain” are legally accept- ed in Oregon. ODHS has stated, “Although not rec- ommended, spanking is not abuse. However, a spanking that leaves marks or bruises on a child might be abuse. Spanking a baby is always a concern.” The United Nations Con- vention on the Rights of the Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 • Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium First Baptist Church 301 S. 6th st • 541-942-8242 Pastor: David Chhangte Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 11:00am Youth Wednesday 6:30pm cgfi rstbaptist.com First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St 541-942-4479 Rev.: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am fpcgrove.com Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. 541-942-2061 Pastor: Dave Bragg Worship: 11:00am Sunday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Worship Services Sundays: 9a & 11a Youth Worship Sundays: 11a (all ages welcome) Mondays: 5:30p (6th-12th grades) United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am umcgrove.org Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave 541-942-8928 Preacher: Tony Martin Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Jim Edwards Sunday Service: 10:00am Join in Traditional Christian Worship Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025. N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 Father John J. Boyle Holy Mass: Saturday Vigil – 5:30 PM Sunday – 10:30 PM For weekday and Holy Day of Obligation schedule see website OLPHCG.net Confession: 4 PM to 5 PM Saturdays or by appointment St. Philip Benizi, Creswell 552 Holbrook Lane Sunday 8:30 AM “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” CRESWELL: Creswell Presbyterian Church 75 S 4th S • 541-895-3419 Rev. Seth Wheeler Adult Sunday School 9:15am Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am website www.creswellpres.org Worship With Us! St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome • Implants • Sedation • Financing 1325 Birch Ave. Cottage Grove birchavenuedental.com 541-942-2471 Tammy L. McClung DDS • Park W. McClung DDS Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in this newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, contact us today! 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