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Thank You for Joining Part Two!

Meeting our Super-Users at the Social Workers Conference

Our "super users" are not the demographic that we originally set out to reach, but they have become a beautiful liaison between our site and the individuals we need to reach.

An example of that are our social worker users. Social workers have become a great group for us to work with because they work directly with those that need our resources.

In November, our Executive Director, Barbabra Campbell and our Data Coordinator, Bill Picha traveled to Columbus to meet face-to-face with those who use us most. The NASW social workers conference was the most incredible opportunity for us to share our work and create these relationships that will be so beneficial for everyone involved.

Collaborating for Impact was a Success!

Just days ago, on December 14th, relink.org hosted a faith-centered webinar with four incredible panelists. It was with their help that we were able to lead a discussion on collaborating and uniting Church and individuals to better the community. With around 170 registrants, and more than half of those in attendance, we were thrilled with the response to this effort.

It is one of our Executive Director, Barbara Campbell's, biggest passions to use the connections that we can make through the church and in our faith to bring the community together. Different denominations, different views, all working toward the same goal.

Relink.org Develops County Specific Campaigns

relink.org is putting together a strong effort in the office these days to reach even the smallest cities throughout Ohio. It is because of this that we have decided to run a campaign for each individual county. Our Data Coordinator, Bill Picha, has done a great job developing the lists of recipients and deciding how we will go about making these connections. Some of the most "resource deserted" areas of the state are also the ones that need them the most, so we are doing our best to introduce our resources to those who live there.

relink.org recognizes the power of ONCAC's latest data

The Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers recently developed a report which identified the various factors that impact children who have fallen victim to abuse and mistreatment. The report sought to provide insight on child abuse and how the organization aims to provide support to Ohio’s children and families.

The report found that substance abuse, mental health issues, and concentrated neighborhood disadvantages such as high poverty and high unemployment rates are some of the main factors for child abuse. Other factors such as family disorganization and parenting stress can contribute to mistreatment as well.

Protective factors for child abuses exist at various levels. There is evidence to support that a supportive family environment as well as adequate food and housing are effective factors in mitigating child abuse. The better the situation is for a family, the less likely for child abuse to occur.

Seth Boughton of the Ohio Network for Children's Advocacy Centers recently spoke about this report on a webinar hosted by relink.org. He discussed the various risk factors associated with child abuse and identified relink.org as an effective resource for those affected by mistreatment. The webinar can be found online here.