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Survivor Story: Anthony
My name is Anthony. I was 15, my parents had just divorced, and I was living with my mother. Since my school was close to her work I would go there after school. It was there that I met a friend of my mothers. It was this friend who committed the abuse. My mother...
Survivor Story: Val Meola
“My name is Val. I am a survivor of child sexual abuse and incest. It took me almost 50 years to come to terms with what had happened to me. My abuse happened over a period of 12 years and went unnoticed all that time. I learned to mask my feelings of shame and guilt...
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: This focus encourages communities to educate and increase awareness about the importance of child and family well-being. We hope you will join us in this month’s journey. Child Abuse Prevention Month, designated in...
Can After-School Programs Help Keep Your Kids Safe?
You’ve reached a turning point. Your kids are too old for daycare or a babysitter, but you’re not completely comfortable with leaving them on their own after school until you get home from work. What can you do to make sure they’re staying safe while spending several...
The Siblings of Abused Children Need Support Too
When a family discovers that one of their children has been sexually abused, the natural reaction is to focus intensely on that child’s needs and the practical steps required to keep the child safe and alert the authorities about the abuse. Sometimes, in these times...
Most parents don’t talk to their kids about sexual abuse. Here’s why you should.
Most parents don’t talk to their kids about sexual abuse. As a parent, you do a lot to keep your kids safe. From car seats to doctor’s check-ups and bike helmets to teaching them how to cross the street, you do all you can to protect your children. There’s one...