Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 1218

Tonight's special guest is Dan Hillman from Augusta, Georgia, the Executive Director at Child Enrichment, Inc, a charity which has worked to save the emotional and physical lives of abandoned, abused, neglected and sexually abused children since 1978. "Over 19,000 children have received our services," Dan reports, "and 639 were served just last year. Child Sexual Abuse is an epidemic and children often do not tell when sexually abused. Physical abuse is in decline, and severe neglect on the rise."  Dan writes that he's willing to talk about almost anything related to child abuse and trauma. He certainly has a vast amount of experience. Child Enrichment's mission is provide and coordinate comprehensive intervention, stabilization, advocacy and prevention services in the best interests of abandoned, abused, neglected and sexually abused children. Child Enrichment is a guiding light for other agencies, organizations or individuals who are concerned about the health and safety of children. "We work hard to actually place children as the number one priority, and we expect other youth serving organizations to do so as well," Dan says. "We will help you, respect you, yet, confront you if your words, behavior, or efforts are not in the best interest of our mutual clients. We will encourage you, and you will become our ally, and we yours." Dan explains, "Child Enrichment is a philosophy, as well as a wonderful organization."