Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council



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Who We Are:

Mission Statement: To prevent child abuse and neglect through collaboration with community partners in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.

Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council (SCAP) is a local council of the Michigan's Children's Trust Fund. We are a community-based organization that serves as an outreach component for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The local council identifies needs and facilitates collaborative prevention programs.

The council includes representatives of public agencies, schools, law enforcement, the Probate Court, Prosecutor's Office, parents, related private agencies, and other members representing the demographic composition of Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw Counties.

National Trends

  • There are funding cuts in all segments of society
  • There are governmental mandates without any further funding
  • Health care is more expensive and less accessible
  • Families are more mobile and more diverse
  • Drugs are more accessible
  • Environmental pollution has increased
  • The incidence of obesity in children has increased to dangerous levels
  • There is increased stress/depression
  • The unemployment rate is the highest it has been for 30 years
  • There is a reduction in the time spent with family members

    • Local Trends

  • Copper Country Mental Health has reduced services
  • Western UP District Health Dept. has reduced services
  • There are declining school enrollments
  • There are categorical funding cuts for schools
  • There is an increase in juvenile crime
  • There is an increase in gambling
  • There is a decrease in law enforcement coverage, resources are diverted for anti-terrorism efforts
  • Improved services for children from birth to 5 years is threatened

    • Become Involved:

    If you are interested in joining Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council or if you have any questions, please contact the Council Coordinator RHYS EDWARDS, 482-4357

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