Essay Topic: The Power of One: I Can Make a Difference. Your essay should describe how you can make a difference to end child abuse and neglect in our community.
Child abuse affects us all in many ways. Children who are being hurt or not cared for at home may have difficulty getting along with others, have trouble in school, lack self-esteem, grow up to have trouble with the law, become dependant on drugs or alcohol, and worst of all, think that it is okay to hurt other people. Genesee County has twice as many confirmed victims of abuse and neglect than the state average. Last year in our county, 1400 children were removed from their homes and placed in foster care due to child abuse and neglect. Offenders come from all economic, ethnic, racial and educational backgrounds and religious traditions.
Rules: Entries must be 500 words or less and received by postal mail or hand delivery no later than 4:00 PM on May 27,2010 at the Weiss Advocacy Center Office located at 726 Church Street, Flint, MI 48502. Entries must be accompanied by an Entry Form. Entry Forms may be downloaded from our website at www.weissadvocacycenter/essay. Entries will be judged upon the student’s adherence to the theme, creativity, understanding of abuse and neglect and overall writing style. All participants will receive recognition. Winner will be notified before June 4th and will be asked to read the winning essay at the start of our Annual Blue Ribbon Walk to be held at the Flint Farmer’s Market, Saturday June 12 at 10 AM. For more information please contact WAC at 810/234-3680. Download a copy of the Entry Form here:
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