This Florida City Was Named One Of The Worst Cities For Child Abuse
If there is one thing I’ve learned, is that I don’t know everything. It’s hard to admit because I like to talk on the radio as if I do, but I have a lot to learn. For example, I just learned the month of April was National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I also learned that Tampa was named one of THE WORST cities for child abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse And Neglect Statistics In Tampa Bay
Thanks to Lydia Vazquez and her article in ABC Action News, I am now more aware of the unfortunate statistics in our neighboring cities and why National Child Abuse Prevention Month is so important. This is the reason why Tampa has been colored blue all month.
According to Champions for Children, 1 in 7 children will suffer from abuse or neglect at some point in their life. And Tampa is one of the top-rated when it comes to child abuse cases. However, they aren’t the only city nearby with horrible statistics. Pinellas County is right up there with Hillsborough County, and together account for about 88 cases daily.
Champions for Children’s mission is to bring awareness to what’s happening right here in Tampa Bay. Brandy Gottlieb, Director of Communications and Marketing, told ABC “Bringing awareness to the issues happening right here in Tampa Bay can change a child’s life”.
Champions of Children also provides services to help pregnant women prepare for childbirth, the knowledge they need to provide a healthy home environment and ensure children hit key milestones in their learning and development. By providing these services, Champions Of Children believes they will build strong families, which will in turn prevent child abuse and neglect.
If your family or anyone you know needs help, you can call the Parent Warm Line at 813-673-4646 ext. 7. To get more information about Champions for Children, please click here.
Here Is The Most Committed Crime In Florida
I moved to St. Petersburg in 2019 and I must say, living in the Sunshine State has been fun! I have never gotten in trouble with the law but many of my friends have. The warm weather seems to have an impact on people and it’s not always good! Every day there is a “Florida Man/Woman” headline in the news. Many of the stories are funny but sadly always involve crimes being committed.
Have You Ever Been Arrested?
According to the Florida Department Of Corrections, there are 143 correctional facilities throughout the state. Have you ever been to any of them? What were you locked up for and for how long? I know, Im asking a lot of questions right? I love hearing prison stories. Feel free to email me babs@wild941.com . If I share your story, I will keep you anonymous.
According to Prison Policy, The United States locks up more people per capita than any other nation. Basically that is 583 people per 100k residents. There are currently over 1M people locked up in state prisons. When it comes to local jails there are currently 550K people locked up. Lastly in federal prisons and jails there are 208K people locked up.
Here Is The Most Committed Crime In Florida
Ok, so before looking below, what do you think is the most committed crime in Florida? I pretty much committed this crime, but I was able to get help before it was to late. No, I was not a dealer but an addicted, and rehab was the best thing that ever happened to me. Have any ideas what it is yet? Many of us have fell victim to this crime or know someone who has.
Below you will find the most committed crime in Florida. I have also included 4 other of the most committed crimes as well. This is according to research done by the Murphy’s And Downs Law Offices.
1. Drug Crimes
According to the FBI, 30% of arrest in Florida are due to drug crimes. Drug offenses consist of anything from trafficking to possession. The amount of drugs you are caught with will affect the charge and the sentence.
2. Theft
There is a theft committed every minute in Florida. This is all according to Florida Department Of Law Enforcement.
3. Assault
Assault is the 3rd most committed crime in Florida. Even a threat of bodily harm made with an apparent ability to cause the harm is considered assault. The threat however must cause a fear of of injury.
4. DUI
DUI is the 4th most committed crime in Florida. You must have a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher for you to be impaired. The penalties are determined by many factors such as how many times you’ve gotten a DUI also death/injuries or property damage caused by the driving.
5. Aggravated Assault
According to the Florida Department Of Law Enforcement an aggravated assault happens every nine minutes in Florida.
