As the 2015 Walk in My Shoes event draws near, Lauren Book and the rest of the staff at Lauren’s Kids want to make sure everyone is safe and comfortable while they pledge their support for survivors of child sexual abuse as… Read More »
Every spring for the past five years, the child sexual abuse prevention advocates at the Lauren’s Kids office in Miami get ready for one of their most popular events, the Walk in My Shoes. The event is a 1,500 mile walk acr… Read More »
When a child comes forward to a trusted adult with allegations of abuse, they need to be taken seriously 100% of the time. The Florida Supreme Court recently heard the case McDade vs. State in which a young woman was continua… Read More »
Coinciding with the 6th annual Walk in My Shoes event comes the March release of Lauren Book’s first fiction book for children! Lauren’s Kingdom is a magical tale set in the imagination of a young girl named Lauren who le… Read More »
The mission of Lauren’s Kids is simple; to prevent sexual abuse through education and awareness, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support. One of the best ways to raise awareness is through events like the annua… Read More »
The annual Walk in My Shoes event is right around the corner and in order for everyone to have a fun and safe time, it’s vital to remember the importance of hydration. Walking 30 miles can be grueling, but not when you take… Read More »
The Lauren's Kids foundation hosted its first ever Safer, Smarter Kids Teachers' Institute in Tallahassee this past week. Armed with the knowledge that 95 percent of abuse is preventable with awareness and education, the fou… Read More »
State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto (R - Ft. Myers) filed SB542 yesterday, seeking to allow secret recordings of child abusers in court. The bill was filed in response to the recent McDade v. State of Florida ruling disallowing… Read More »
Lauren Book, Founder and CEO of the Lauren's Kids foundation, recently discussed steps parents can take and simple discussions they can have with their children to work toward preventing child abuse for the Family Focus Bl… Read More »
Abuse comes in many forms. It can manifest physically; such as subjecting someone to corporeal or sexual abuse. It can also occur in a mental and emotional sense; such as in the case of neglect or abandonment. Understanding t… Read More »
