December 8, 2016
Nonprofit foundation Lauren’s Kids won a Suncoast Regional EMMY Award this past Saturday night for producing a nearly 17-minute awareness program titled “What If I Told You: How to Solve Child Sexual Abuse.” “Wha… Read More »
Year: 2016
When it comes to youth organizations, keep eyes wide open
December 8, 2016
I’m very sad to say, but it was only a matter of time. The stories are different, but somehow always the same: a well-loved, well-trusted, often immeasurably talented individual infiltrates a youth serving organization to g… Read More »
Category: News, News & Blog
STATEMENT from child advocate Lauren Book on Penn State $2.4 million fine from Feds
November 3, 2016
Today the US Department of Education charged Penn State a record $2.4 million fine for the institution’s failure to report crimes committed on campus by former Coach and convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky. Penn State’s ch… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Safer, Smarter Kids, Curriculum Testimonial
October 20, 2016
Dear Lauren, I am writing this letter for two reasons, first to thank you for sharing your story and turning something horrible into a way to help so many others and second I hope to get this message to the Legislature to … Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Testimonial: Free Parent Training Works
September 23, 2016
Hello, I know testimonials are powerful and prevention is everything. Over a year ago I used your free parent toolkit (especially the video) and followed through my my children. They chose their three safe people in their ci… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Lauren Book at TEDx: Surviving & Thriving
September 12, 2016
Lauren Book speaks at Oxford University about the journey from victim to survivor, thriver & advocate for change.… Read More »
Category: News, News & Blog
Lauren’s Kids ‘Safer, Smarter Families’ Family Safety Plan Generator
September 12, 2016
A custom, interactive safety tool for families with school-aged children. This custom, interactive tool will provide you with the language and activities necessary to have important conversations with your family about p… Read More »
Category: News, News & Blog
Gainesville Sun: Girl discloses abuse after ‘Lauren’s Kingdom’ reading
September 9, 2016
A Gainesville man was arrested on multiple charges after an 11-year-old told her mother he sexually assaulted her and tried to get her to join him in a live feed on a pornography website, according to a Gainesville Police Dep… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
South FL Families: Join us for an afternoon of safety – and FUN!
September 4, 2016
South Florida Families & Lauren's Kids Supporters... Join Us for an Afternoon of Safety Education – and FUN! January 10, 3 - 5 p.m. – Bloomingdale’s at the Falls Mall – B’Kids, level 2, 8778 SW 136 St. … Read More »
Category: News, News & Blog
Letter from Lauren
August 8, 2016
Dear friends and members of the Lauren’s Kids family, As I write this letter, a million thoughts are racing through my mind…memories from our first Walk across the state in 2010 – wondering if anyone would join me as… Read More »
