Category: CHILD SAFETY
You Can Be Kind and Still…
Sometimes young people think kindness means being walked over or ignor [...]
Advocacy Lesson for Parents: The Face and the Engine
When it comes to systemic violation of rights, parents must know: the [...]
Understanding Apotemnophilia: Neil Hopper and Lessons for Mental Health
We talk about self- harm when it comes to cutting, but mostly whe [...]
The Danger of Believing “Our Side” Can’t Harm Children
It’s okay to belong to a group—but when you convince yourself that y [...]
The Role of Fear in Child Sexual Abuse
Fear is not just an emotion—it is a weapon. In the hands of an abuse [...]
The Public’s Silence: How Child Predators Thrive in Plain Sight
Capable adults can seem pretty useless when it comes to stopping peopl [...]
The Courage It Takes to Speak Truth
We must understand just how immense the courage is for a survivor to s [...]
Believe Them the First Time
Maya Angelou, a Survivor of child sexual abuse, left us with words [...]
Today’s Girls Are Teaching Us About Power and Sisterhood
Today’s girls are not just passive bystanders when their rights are tr [...]
How to Talk to Teens About Flattery and Favors
“You’re so mature for your age.”“You’re different from the others.”“ [...]