When I was invited to speak I thought what would I have to contribute? Then I thought I am a perfect person to speak to the serious issue of Child Sexual abuse My first job out of college was a Deputy Probation Officer. As all rookies we were assigned to…
Originally published in The Reporter on July 31, 2014 By Richard Bammer. Both survivors of child sexual abuse, two Vacaville women will propose child sexual abuse prevention training for area residents on Aug. 28, it has been announced. Their free presentation, which is expected to attract city and county leaders,…
My colleague Hazel Payne and I, are both survivors of child sexual abuse. We address the citizens of Solano County with a passionate mission to educate the adults in our community, who work with or interact with children in any capacity. Our goal is to educate these adults on how…
FACTS published on the Darkness to Light website(please click on link to read more): FACT: While no child is immune, there are child and family characteristics that significantly heighten or lower risk of sexual abuse. The following risk factors are based on reported and identified cases of abuse: Family structure…
