A few weeks ago Darkness to Light has shared a video that illustrates their vision of a world without child sexual abuse. The video shares what is possible when adults are empowered and educated to prevent child sexual abuse from happening, or intervene when abuse is suspected. Darkness to Light…
Through therapy, I know that the teenage girl in this photo is me, even though I do not recognize myself and remember my graduation day. Sexual abuse is a kleptomaniac. It has stolen countless of childhood and adolescent memories and the ones that have remained, are mostly unpleasant. If you…
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.…
