February 21, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Senator Wilton Simpson and other state leaders today joined Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO State Senator Lauren Book to kick-off the start of the “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Flori… Read More »
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Your Driver’s License Can Make a Difference in the Fight to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse!
February 17, 2020
Are you aware of the REAL ID? Formulated in the wake of 9/11 and passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act was passed to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identifications, such as a driver’s licenses.” The… Read More »
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Lace up your shoes for child sexual abuse victims who can’t yet tie theirs
January 15, 2020
In my line of work, I am often horrified – rarely shocked. A survivor myself, I’ve spent nearly two decades fighting to prevent childhood sexual abuse, and consequently live in the world of “terrible awfuls” that most… Read More »
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Advocacy Spotlight: Prevention in Indiana
November 13, 2019
Advocacy Spotlight: Survivor/advocate Alisha Lewis wanted to bring prevention education to schools Indiana...so she raised funds and awareness to bring our Safer, Smarter, Schools curriculum to classrooms in her community! H… Read More »
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In the Face of Child Exploitation Epidemic, Education is the First Line of Defense
October 15, 2019
By: Lauren Book, M.S.Ed, child safety expert and Founder/CEO, Lauren’s Kids “Once you send or post something using a digital device, it can never, ever, ever be deleted – not really.” These words uttered so many time… Read More »
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DeSantis smart to seek FDLE probe of Epstein saga. What really happened?
August 7, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis acted responsibly this week by directing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to take over a criminal investigation into the handling of the Jeffery Epstein underage sex trafficking case in South Florid… Read More »
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Lauren Book: Clergy sexual abuse reporting rule doesn’t go far enough to protect children
June 12, 2019
A recent rule change from the Vatican will now require the clergies of the Catholic Church — plagued by sex abuse scandals and internal cover-ups of pedophilic priests — to report all known instances of child sexual abuse… Read More »
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Social Security Disability Benefits For An Abused Child
June 6, 2019
Abuse is one of the most traumatic experiences any child can go through. If your child has experienced abuse, it’s entirely possible that he or she may have difficulty with school or interacting with other children. Your fa… Read More »
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April Is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month & National Child Abuse Prevention Month
February 26, 2019
Join Lauren's Kids and Raise Awareness in Your Area Lauren’s Kids is proud to announce new resources and outreach events in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month t… Read More »
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Surviving R. Kelly
January 15, 2019
Lifetime’s explosive docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly” has spurred renewed revile for the predatory R&B artist and shone a national spotlight on the abuse and exploitation Kelly has been perpetrating against young bla… Read More »
