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Consumer Forum .%%%%%%%%X%X%%%%3UI%%%%%%%X.«««**%%%XS%XSXXSS.. by Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott For many citizens in Illinois, the name Johnny Lindquist has become synonymous with child abuse. Johnny died two summers ago as the result of injuries allegedly inflicted by one or both of his parents. His father recently was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to from three-to- ten years in prison in connection with Johnny's death. But Johnny Lindquist was just one of thousands of children who are the victims of child abuse each year. It has been estimated that 50,000 children die and another 300,000 are permanently injured by maltreatment in this country annually At a recent conference on child abuse, a Michigan State university pediatrician involved in research on "the battered Child syndrome" said in Chicago alone each week one child is killed and 100 others severely injured by their parents. Many concerned citizens in a number of helping professions are engaged in projects to help prevent child abuse. A group of young attorneys recently began work on a system whereby they would supply legal aid on behalf of the child in cases of suspected child abuse reported by various large hospitals in the Chicago metropolitan area. Another organization - the Family Life Achievement center - involved in child abuse research, education and prevention, recently opened its doors in a Chicago neighborhood where the potential for child abuse is thought to be high. And countless other medical,1 legal, social service, community and religious groups are working on the problem. But despite these admirable efforts, many authorities believe the incidence of child abuse is alarmingly on the increase, perhaps by as much as 15-20 percent annually nation-wide. A few weeks ago, my office tried and won a child abuse case at the request of a county state's attorney. The victim, a two-and-one-half year old boy, allegedly had been systematically beaten by his stepfather over a period of one- and-one-half months. The stepfather was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The pathololgist testified that the child's injuries constituted a classic case of the battered child syndrome. _ . Yet our investigators and attorneys talked with at least three physicians who professionally had seen the child badly bruised during this time. Two physicians testified that abuse had entered their FROM THE FARM minds as a possible reason for the child's severfrbfuisingT The child's grandmother was so concerned about his condition that she sent a minister to see him. Yet none of these people, or anyone else who saw the severely bruised child, thought it necessary to contact a law enforcement official or to file a suspected child abuse report with state or local authorities. This is not necessarily meant to discredit the various persons mentioned in this case. But it is meant to point out what can happen when a physician - or anyone else - has even the most remote suspicion of child abuse and doesn't report it. In this case, a two-and-one-half year old child died. In Illinois there is a strong law requiring certain persons suspecting child abuse to file a report immediately wit£ the Department of Children and Family Services. The chapter, entitled "Report of Injury or Abuse of Children," reads: "Any physician, surgeon, d e n t i s t , o s t e o p a t h , chiropractor, podiatrist or Christian Science practitioner having reasonable cause to believe that a child brought to him or coming before him few" examination, care or treatment, or any school teacher, school administrator,! truant officer, social worker, social service administrator,' registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, director or staff assistant of a nursery school or child day care center, law enforcement officer, or field personnel of the Illinois Department of Public Aid or the Cook County Department of Public Aid having reasonable cause to believe that any child with whom they have direct contact has suffered injury or disability from physical abuse, or neglect inflicted upon him or shows evidence of TORNADOES More people are killed by tornadoes in Illinois than in any other state in the country, says George Young, McHenry County Extension adviser with the University of Illinois. One way to reduce tornado deaths is to properly protect your family. A "tornado warning" means a funnel cloud has been sighted in the area, Young continues. If you hear a "tornado warning" or see a funnel, head for cover immediately. Young. If you can, go to a tornado cellar, cave or underground excavation. Ideally, such places should have an air outlet to help equalize air pressure. They should be kept free from water, gas or debris and should be equipped with a pick and shovel. Because tornadoes move in a northeasterly direction, the southwest corner of your basement offers the greatest protection in your home, Young explains. If you have no basement, take cover under heavy furniture in the center part of your home. The change in atmospheric pressure caused by tornadoes malnutrition, other than by accidental means or has been subjected to deliberate withholding of feeding endangering his health; and any hospital to which a child comes or is brought suffering from injury, physical abuse, or neglect apparently inflicted upon him or shows evidence of malnutrition, other than by accidental means, shall promptly report or. cause reports to be made in accordance with this Act..." Perhaps you don't fit into any of the categories for reporting suspected child abuse as mentioned in the act. You can telephone a law enforcement officer to investigate, and if he feels the situation warrants, he can file the proper report. Reporting cases of suspected child abuse is not the solution to the problem. There is no single solution. But public awareness of the law, and public responsibility in following through, can help greatly in the effort to prevent the tragically large number of deaths and permanent injuries that result from continuous, systematic child abuse over a period of time. has caused some buildings to explode, he continues. To help equalize the pressure inside your home, open some windows on the north and east sides of the house. It's also a good idea to keep a battery-operated radio tuned to a local station for the latest tornado advisory information. In cities or towns, seek inside shelter. If there is no storm cellar or basement, and the building is of reinforced construction, stay inside, away from windows. If possible, go to an interior hallway on the lowest floor. Avoid auditoriums and gymnasiums with large, poorly supported roofs, warns If you are in open country, move away from the tornado's path at a right angle. If there is hot time to escape, lie flat in the nearest ditch or ravine. Quick, decisive action may mean the difference between life or death for an injured person. During this tornado season, you should be familiar with a number of first-aid techniques. If a person is in danger of bleeding to death, press down firmly on the wound with a gauze pad, clean cloth, or even your bare hand to keep the blood from running out. When bleeding has been controlled, add extra layers of cloth and bandage firmly. Do not remove the bandage. If the wound is in a leg or arm, raise it using pillows or similar padding. Being "in shock" means that a person's circulatory system is not working properly, he continues. Not enough blood is reaching the brain and other vital organs. Usually, a person going into shock becomes pale. His fekin may be cold and clammy. His pulse may be rapid but very weak and he may perspire heavily. If a person is in shock, keep him lying down, his head level with or slightly lower than his legs and hips. However, if he has a head injury and is in shock, raise his head slightly. To be on the safe side, don't give an injured person anything by mouth, Young explains. The Red Cross Handbook is your best source of information for all injuries. If the injured person is notin danger of bleeding to death, and is not suffocating or in PAGE 9 - PLAlNDEALfeR - WEDNESDAY, MAY 22,1974 HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS IN TRAINING Darrell D. Fox, estimator of Wm. Tonyan & Sons, Inc., McHenry, has just returned from Milwaukee where he shock, you should keep him warm, make him as comfortable as possible, and leave him alone until help arrives. More people die from tornadoes in Illinois than in any other state in the country, Young concludes. One way to reduce those deaths is to administer basic first-aid treatment to injured victims. participated in a week-long training school in Inland- Ryerson Building systems. 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