June 4, 2015
Shocking findings: Many would blame the child, fail to believe, or try to handle sexual abuse within the family. A shocking new Florida poll documents a high prevalence of child sexual abuse and misconceptions about reporti… Read More »
Author: Lauren
Statewide Teachers’ Institute Gives South Florida Teachers Training in Child Safety Curriculum
May 8, 2015
~ Teachers from Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding counties learn to teach child abuse prevention skills with help from Lauren’s Kids ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Teachers from Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding counties a… Read More »
Category: News, News & Blog
Tags: teachers' institute
The End of the Walk, but Not the Fight
May 1, 2015
As we unlaced our sneakers for the final time this year and relaxed our tired muscles, I thought of all the wonderful people we met and inspiring stories we heard on this year’s Walk in My Shoes journey! When you walk 1,500… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Tags: Walk in My Shoes
Advocacy in Action: Her Path to ‘Survivor’
April 21, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest light, shining the way for others. Children and adults alike are changing the world through their ded… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Tags: Advocacy in Action
Walking for Awareness and Prevention in April
April 6, 2015
Last week kicked off National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. So, April is the perfect time to walk for child sexual abuse prevention! We were excited to have a senior writer from… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Walking through South Florida, Rain or Shine!
March 30, 2015
This week the Walk in My Shoes team covered a lot of ground! We continued through Broward County, then headed up through Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie, Indian River and Lee Counties. We were joined on the M… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Tags: Walk 2015
Advocacy in Action: Children Walking to Protect Childhood
March 27, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest light, shining the way for others. Children and adults alike are changing the world through their ded… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Walk in My Shoes Fun in Broward and Miami-Dade
March 24, 2015
This week the Walk in My Shoes journey travelled through Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Every year, when we walk through Broward I feel like I am coming home, and this year was not an exception. The community has embraced o… Read More »
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Walk in My Shoes Florida Keys Kickoff & Hope Fest in Key West
March 16, 2015
We kicked off the sixth annual Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile journey across the State of Florida at the Southernmost Point of the United States! The sun rose on a beautiful Saturday morning with more than 100 Florida Keys educa… Read More »
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Making Florida Safer and Smarter for Children
March 1, 2015
By Lauren Book The 2015 legislative session begins tomorrow and several bills have been introduced that will help protect childhood and prevent child sexual abuse. We are working with lawmakers and advocating for the passa… Read More »
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