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The Ray E. Helfer, M.D. Award
The Ray E. Helfer, M.D. Award is presented to highlight the valuable contributions of a pediatrician in local and national efforts to prevent child abuse. Dr. Helfer, a pediatrician, an educator, and a pioneer in the prevention of child abuse considered the "father" of State Children's Trust and Prevention Funds. Dr. Helfer conceived of the idea that "Children's Trust Funds" should be created and funded by government to ensure that our nation's children grow up nurtured, safe, and free from harm. Today, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to establish Children's Trust Funds to prevent child abuse. Every year, Children's Trust Funds provide tens of millions of dollars worth of funding, technical assistance, and other support to community-based child abuse prevention programs.
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Glen S. Bartlett, M.D., Co-Chair of the Committee on Child Abuse Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
The National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds and the American Academy of Pediatrics are pleased to present the Ray E. Helfer, M.D. Award to Glen S. Bartlett, M.D. This distinguished award is given to Dr. Bartlett in recognition of his significant contributions to the prevention of child abuse. Dr. Bartlett is the co-chair of the Committee on Child Abuse, Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1977, he formed the Committee on Child Abuse of the Maternal and Child Health Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA), chaired the committee until 1987, and then oversaw its expansion to the Committee on Family Violence. Dr. Bartlett authored the APHA Policy Statement on Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools. Currently, he is a member of the Governor's Community Partnership for Safe Children in Pennsylvania. In addition, Dr. Bartlett has initiated Statewide child abuse conferences for the Department of Public Welfare from 1976 to 1998. He has served on the Attorney General's Medical-Legal Task Force on Child Abuse since organization of the Task Force in 1986. Dr. Bartlett, an active member of the Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund Board of Directors, generously shares his expertise through participating in strategic planning, grant reviews, and numerous other activities. His vital contributions have made a significant positive difference in the lives of children in Pennsylvania.
Presented by Sherri Jo McLemore on behalf of The National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds and The American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Sherri Jo McLemore Director, Arkansas Children's Trust Fund |