May 26, 2015
Suzette Porter of Saint Petersblog Friday commented on Governor Rick Scott's signing of HB 7001, making children's secret recordings of their abusers now admissible in court. The bill came in response to the Florida Supreme… Read More »
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Lauren Book Teaches Children Importance of Using Their Voice at Vineland K-8 Career Day
May 21, 2015
Lauren Book, founder and CEO of Lauren's Kids, yesterday visited Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th grade students the Vineland K-8 Center in Miami, during the school's Career Day. Book's visit came at the request of three Vineland s… Read More »
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“Walk in My Shoes” 2015 Tallahassee Recap Video
May 6, 2015
Lauren's Kids is proud to announce the release of our 2015 "Walk in My Shoes" Tallahassee recap video. The piece captures April 21's "Take Back the Night" Candlelight Vigil as well as highlights from the April 22 final walk d… Read More »
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Lauren’s Kids Trauma Informed Care Resource Helps Those Who Need it Most
May 5, 2015
Did you know May is National Foster Care Month? Mom blogger Mom of All Capes recently took time to discuss Lauren's Kids 2013 collaboration with The Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Council Against Sexual… Read More »
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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 »
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Bill Allowing Young Victims To Secretly Record Abusers Heads To Gov. Scott
April 27, 2015
This article was originally posted on WFSU.org. A bill allowing young victims to secretly record their attackers to use as evidence in court is now headed to the Governor, after passing the House Friday. The measure now… Read More »
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Downtown Showdown KDW Fishing Tournament to benefit Lauren’s Kids
April 27, 2015
Lauren's Kids is proud to announce its support of the Downtown Showdown KDW Fishing Tournament and Saltwater Festival on the West Palm Beach waterfront May 22 and 23. Inspired by their friend Scott, who was tragically kill… Read More »
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Lauren’s Kids’ Statewide ‘Walk in My Shoes’ Journey Culminates with Rally in Tally with Governor and Lt. Governor
April 24, 2015
This story was originally posted on CapitalSoup.com: "Lauren’s Kids’ Statewide ‘Walk in My Shoes’ Journey Culminates with Rally in Tally with Governor and Lt. Governor APRIL 23 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — For six years… Read More »
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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 »
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Lauren Book: All citizens must report abuse
April 8, 2015
Founder and CEO of Lauren's Kids, Lauren Book, published today an op-ed in the Tallahassee Democrat in response to two area teachers' arrest for failure to disclose child abuse of a 12-year-old student. Said Book, "It’s … Read More »
