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Trauma vs. Weapons: Why We Have Billions for War but “No Budget” to Prevent Child Neglect and Abuse
By now you have to see it.
Maybe it was easier to ignore before when [...]
Healing Beyond the “War”: Trauma and the Connection to Addiction
By the grace of God and education about addiction in therapy as a teen [...]
Watch How You Speak About Harm Around Children
Ancient Egyptian Proverb: "Do not separate your mind from your tongue. [...]
If Children Are Not Safe, What Does Justice Mean?
There is a difference between tragedy and policy.
There is a differe [...]
Six Names We Should Never Whisper: Emmett Till and the Five Girls of Birmingham
The names many people know but not enough. The pattern Black Americans [...]
10 Reasons “Not This Person” Doesn’t Protect Children—Especially Children With Disabilities
“Not this person” is often said quickly, confidently, sometimes with g [...]
When Loyalty Replaces Accountability: How ‘Not This Person’ Keeps Harm Hidden
Parents are doing more right than they are often given credit for.[...]
Your Child May See the Warning Signs — Why Breaking Up Still Requires Protection
Today’s children are observant and savvy. Many recognize unhealthy rel [...]
Adults Do Not “Have Sex” With Children
Language Is a Safety Tool, Not a Technicality
Adults do not “have sex [...]
When Boys Are Portrayed as “Lucky” for Being Harmed
When we were kids (GenX) there was a popular song in heavy rotation on [...]