April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month by presidential proclamation in 1983. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse. This year, we ask you to help us spread awareness on social media. First, “like” Darkness…
Originally published on RAINN.org on March 30, 2015. Members of Congress, in a new House resolution, are calling attention to the vast scope of sexual violence, and calling upon organizations and individuals to do something about it. In preparation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) this April, Rep.…
Originally published on Identities.Mic on February 25, 2015 By Julie Zeilinger. The movement to combat sexual assault on college campuses is well underway, and there are plenty of courageous women fighting for much-needed justice. But national campaigns and thought leaders alike have noted that in order to truly achieve deep-seated…
“Africa might become the new hunting ground for online predators. Poverty, the increase of internet users and already existing sex tourism make children on this continent vulnerable for online child abuse”, according to Sweetie Project Manager Hans Guyt. Originally published on Parents Africa on July 30, 2014. In a country…
