March 25, 2013
I was featured as Elvis Duran's Badass Chick of the Day today! How cool is that!? "Today’s Badass Chick is Lauren Book, founder of Lauren’s Kids. This organization works to educate children about sexual abuse, in hopes… Read More »
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Lauren Announces the Launch of a New Lauren’s Kids Logo
January 8, 2013
It has been six years since I founded Lauren’s Kids. At the time, I was in my early 20’s, still transitioning from child sexual abuse victim to survivor. I knew that I needed to use my experience, awful as it was, to cr… Read More »
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Lauren Responds to Steubenville H.S. Gang Rape
January 4, 2013
I am shocked and appalled, as is the rest of the country, by the gang rape of an underage girl in Steubenville, Ohio. I am even more horrified by the actions of bystanders who did nothing to help the victim, and instead texte… Read More »
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Chairman Ron Book: Thank you to friends, supporters, partners and sponsors
November 20, 2012
Dear friends: As we reflect on the past year and various things that the Lauren’s Kids Foundation has accomplished, I want to begin by thanking each of you for your financial support, words of encouragement and for those… Read More »
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Ron Book, Re: PA Task Force on Child Protection Recommendations
November 20, 2012
As Lauren and I eagerly read through the State of Pennsylvania’s Task Force on Child Protection’s recommendations, we saw some measures that have already been implemented here in Florida, and some new ideas for our state … Read More »
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Chris Brown’s tattoo of beaten woman unacceptable, glamorizes violence
September 11, 2012
Apparently an assault charge, five years probation and working with domestic violence prevention and intervention programs has not been enough to impose upon Chris Brown the gravity of his actions. As a survivor of sexual … Read More »
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This Grandparents Day, talk to your grandchild about safety.
September 7, 2012
As an educator and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I am often asked by parents and grandparents, “What can we do to protect our children?” The answer is simple: Talk to them. Arm them with the tools they need … Read More »
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Elementary and Middle School Back-to-School Safety
August 31, 2012
As summer draws to a close and kids are choosing new backpacks, pens and pencils for the upcoming school year, it is a great time to remind ourselves how to keep our children safe. This fall, Lauren’s Kids Safer, Smarter Ki… Read More »
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OSU: Step up, not aside
August 30, 2012
It's the end of August and college football is in the air!!! At my house, we are getting fired up for our two UM's: I am a proud University of Miami alum and a die-hard Miami Hurricane, and my boyfriend Blair bleeds maize and… Read More »
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Be a Grown-Up Buddy to Your Child
July 6, 2012
Child sex abuse is in the news again this week after a convicted sex offender attempted to sexually assault a 10 year-old boy in a bathroom at an Oregon restaurant. The boy was pulled into the bathroom by the perpetrator aft… Read More »
