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Linden Lions Club

Linden Lions Club

Assistant City Administrator/City Secretary Megan Kirkland updated the Lions Club today about all of the current activities and projects occurring in the City of Linden.The City of Linden, Linden Lions Club and the Journal-Sun would like congratulate Lion Megan on your recent appointment to her new position.

Atlanta Lions Club

Atlanta Lions Club

This week the Atlanta Lions Club heard about the many programs that the Veterans Outreach department at Community HealthCore assists our veterans with. Representing that office are Joy Lowe, Kasi Darragh and Emily Lester (all pictured center). Pictured with them are Lions Judge Travis Ransom, Billy Hensley and Stuart Smith.

Placing your child in the care of others

Placing your child in the care of others

In the past two weeks, we have received news of two teachers/coaches who have been accused of having an improper relationship with someone underage. It seems like anymore we can’t go a day without hearing about a pastor, teacher, or someone in a trusted position of authority involved in abuse between them and a minor. There is no doubt some of this abuse has happened in the past, but with the increase of 24-hour news and the internet, one might think that every childcare worker should be listed on the sex registry list.

How can I protect my child from sexual assault?

Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group, religion or culture. There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk. If something happens to your child, remember that the perpetrator is to blame—not you and especially not the child. Below you’ll find some precautions you can take to help protect the children in your life.

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