Category: Deception
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 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 [...]
How to Talk to Teens About Flattery and Favors
“You’re so mature for your age.”“You’re different from the others.”“ [...]
If You Can’t Face Ugly History, Children Notice
Until we become the kind of grown ups who can handle hearing about ugl [...]
You Can’t Protect Female Spaces While Holding Onto Racism
When we talk about protecting female spaces, we have to be honest: you [...]
The Unspoken Truth: How Institutions Protect Child Predators
Too many of us have heart shattering first hand knowledge of how far p [...]
Watch Teacher Gelda Waterboer Teach Students a Safety Song
We love this enthusiasm and passion thatteacher Gelda Waterboer i [...]
Paul Mones: What are the warning signs of a child molester?
Institutions—schools, churches, scouts, camps—are meant to be safe hav [...]