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Giving a Voice to Victims

As the sexual abuse scandal involving Penn State officials unfolds before our eyes, we are left dealing with the stark reality that sexual abuse victims continue to be vulnerable in a society that promotes secrecy.  We at Clifford Beers Clinic (The Clinic) know too well the stories of children sexually abused by people they love and admire and who are role models in the community.  Seventy percent (70%) of the children we see at the Clinic have been exposed to some kind of traumatic childhood experience.  Twenty five percent (25%) of our populatio

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Building a Brighter Future For Our Children and Families

I have always thought of Clifford Beers Clinic (CBC) as a “great” place that helps kids. I knew that the Clinic was some place I wanted to be a part of; a place that I could proudly believe in the mission. After all, who wouldn’t want to stand by a mission that states:


The mission of Clifford Beers Clinic isto provide accessible community-based mental health services and advocacy that promote healthy and resilient lives for children and families

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Stand Up and Play Your Part.

“We need your service right now, at this moment in history. I’m not going to tell you what your role should be; that’s for you to discover. But I am asking you to stand up and play your part”  ---    President Barack Obama
 
President Obama spoke these words to the American people when he signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act encouraging Americans to volunteer by allocating $5.7 billion to the effort. As American citizens, what is our part in all of this? Are we doing all we can for our fellow man? Unemployment has reached a staggering 9% leaving many families guessing where their next meal will come from. Foreclosures are on the rise and food pantries are exceeding the number of families and individuals they once comfortably served.

 

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