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Prevent and report child abuse - 1-866-ENDHARM - great video by Allen Renaissance Inc. youth & WA state DSHS http://www.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/endhar...DSHS Children's Administration partners with the Allen Renaissance Inc. youth from Allen AME Church in Tacoma for "No Excuse 4 Abuse", to deliver an important message about preventing and reporting abuse.The youth were inspired to write and perform the song after reading an article that about an abused teen-ager in their area and wanted to take action. In keeping with the spirit of community collaboration Pierce County Transit has donated the use of a bus as a prop during filming. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and this song sends a message to youth in a way no press release or warnings from adults can. No Excuse 4 Abuse, Tell somebody is soulful, timely, and has the beat and beauty that stays with a listener and a message that all vulnerable people need to hear. It was professionally recorded with Grammy award winning producer, mixer Derek Clark.This is the full length version of by and for youth advising to prevent and report child abuse.Naomi Kimani- 'No Excuse 4 Abuse' lyricist, singerKhristyon Ford- 'No Excuse 4 Abuse' music track producer, 'No Excuse 4 Abuse' graphic designerDerek Clark- 'No Excuse 4 Abuse' mixer, arranger, producer[Allen Youth]: Kevin Bess, Naomi Bess, Ylisse Bess, Sharina Black, Cameron Boyd, Carlotta Clark, Khristyon Ford, Trennesia Jackson, Kabre Keller, Khiry Keller, Judy Kimani, Naomi Kimani, Ruth Kimani, Nyambura Mwangi, Wairimu Mwangi, Jevetta Trapp- scriptwritersPSA/Video actors Khiry Keller- Abused brotherTiffany Beasley- Abused sisterKevin Carerre- Abusive fatherCameron Boyd, Kevin Bess and Ylisse Bess- Concerned teens in parkKendra Stajdular- Abused little girlAndrew Kramer- Abused little boyLes Profitt- Abusive FatherCarolyn Jones- Abusive MotherBev Tafoya- friendly neighborMichael Suphanbat- barberShawndra Michell- librarianDerek Himeda- coachJulianne Ferling- make-up artist for abused sister and brotherTacoma MetroParks- People's ParkPierce Transit- bus, driver, signageAllen Renaissance Inc.DSHS- The Children's Administration and Department of Information Services Category: Nonprofits & ActivismTags: Child Abuse DSHS Tacoma WA Domestic Violence No Excuse Allen Renaissance Inc.

• Release Date

  Jun 6, 2008

• Runtime

  00:33