The following information is provided and an explanation of the IHS OVC Child Abuse Project logo. It is hoped that the logo embodies all aspects of the Child Abuse Project in a visual way enabling those who see it, and understand its symbolism, to not only understand the Child Abuse Project, but to emulate its spirit.
The inner image of a child represents all child abuse victims who have been, are, or will be fortunate enough to be effected by the Child Abuse Project. From the image of the child radiate five small growing circles that gradually increase in size and exit the outer circle, which represents protection, healing, and guarding. The five small growing circles represent the five senses and their growth as children are taken through the Project. The end result is that they have increased in size and stature and are able to leave the circle, breaking through its protection and guarding as healed. The outer circle is penetrated only by ten eagle feathers. The representation of the eagle feathers is two-fold: firstly, they represent traditional and cultural sensitivity along with honor and respect of Native American victims, whom the Project serves. Secondly, the images depicted in each feather represents components of the Project. They face inward, toward the child, as all components are focused on the victim. The top three feathers represent the first year: classroom training, utilization of colposcope, software, modem, and/or scanner, and medical examination of a child abuse victim. The feathers thereafter represent the second year: forensic documentation, development and implementation of policies and procedures, development of local partnerships, didactic/clinical training, conference calls and peer review, and site visit. The Project is then complete, a final feather remains to represent continued participation, specifically national child abuse conference attendance.
The image medium is pen and ink. Should you have any questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to contact me (435) 722-2012.
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