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OUR MISSION
To promote public awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome,
advocate justice for the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome,
and provide support, guidance, understanding and
compassion for the families of Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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National Shaken
Baby Coalition
652 Frederick St.
Edwardsville, IL
62025-1223
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Current Board Members
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Debbie Dycus, Cofounder/Illinois, Secretary/Treasurer
Denise Isings, Cofounder/Washington State & Arizona, Vice President
Michele Poole, Cofounder/Florida
Janet Simmons, Coufounder/Illinois, President
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SBS Organizations
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The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
The Children of SBS
The Skipper Initiative
The Kierra Harrison Foundation for Child Safety
Shaken Baby Prevention
Shaken Baby Association
The Shaken Baby Alliance
Don't Shake Jake
Project COPE
Matty Eappen Foundation
Reagan's Rescue Fund
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Offenders and Vicitms of SBS
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Victim Profile |
Offender Profile
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Average age of victim 4-6 months
63% male
59% no previous record of abuse
30% die as a result of shaking
15% escape long term damage
Toddlers as old as 4 years are at risk of serious injury
Most survivors suffer long term disabilities
Information from:
The Child Abuse Prevention Ctr. Ogden, Utah 1994
The 2nd National Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome 1998
Shaken Baby Alliance 1999
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Average age of perpetrator 22 years
75% male
81% had no history of child abuse
75% had no history of substance abuse
50% were natural parents of the victims
37% biological father
21% boyfriends of the mother
17% female child care providers
12% mothers
13% other
Information from:
The child abuse prevention ctr. Ogden, Utah 1994
And the 2nd national conference of shaken baby syndrome 1998
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Background of Suspects |
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Have necessary parenting skills to manage the child?
Exhibit normal anger control?
Have a history of being easily frustrated?
Exhibit prior incidents of reacting violently when frustrated?
Express anger and displeasure over babysitting duties while his/her significant other was away. Or towards the parents (in case of day care provider or nanny)
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