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Child Safety

Don’t Move the Children

Don’t fall prey to people who assume that children will be better off shipped out of the home. Even if a parent is abusive, that parent needs to be the one who goes, not the child.

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Seminars

Q & A: Are Your Seminars Intended for Survivors?

We are well aware that we are likely to have those in attendance who are survivors of sexual abuse and assault.
Because of that, we always try to make even our general public events be survivor friendly in a variety of ways.

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Reporting Abuse

It’s Not that Hard to Know What to Do

As advocates, it’s important that we direct those seeking help to the actual laws of their state, while encouraging everyone to be a moral reporter.

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Personal Accounts

Keep Your Hands to Yourself

We don’t own others, and we sure don’t own the right to their sexuality and bodies. Show respect.

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Counseling

Beware of the Gurus

Abuse of any kind can and often does damage the brain in documentable ways. There are trained counselors who understand how to gently work with a person to bring help and hope to them. Self-appointed gurus and/or counseling centers are NOT those people or places.

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Counseling

The Case for Professional Help

If you really care about people, start encouraging them to go to qualified, trauma-trained counselors if they have experienced trauma and abuse.

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Protecting Children

Yell and Tell: The Right Way to Train Kids?

Do we as adults ALWAYS know or remember exactly what to do right on the spur of the moment when faced with something scary and overwhelming? No. We do not.