June 4, 2015
One in three Florida women and one in five men say they’ve been sexually abused before the age of 18. That’s according to a recent Internet survey of more than 1,000 Floridians, conducted by Sachs Media Group for the Lau… Read More »
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Telenews Conference: Experts to Discuss Floridians’ Misconceptions of Child Sexual Abuse
June 3, 2015
Telenews Conference: Experts to Discuss Floridians’ Misconceptions of Child Sexual Abuse ~New Survey Highlights Confusion on Reporting, Prevalence and Preventive Measures~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A shocking new Florida s… Read More »
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Governor Sott Signs Bill to Let Children Secretly Tape Their Rapists
May 26, 2015
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Child rape victims have legal permission to secretly record their rapists under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Scott one day after an ice cream truck driv… Read More »
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Saint Petersblog: “About time: New law allows child victims to audio record sexual molesters”
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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Legislative Update: Secret Recordings Made by Child Sexual Abuse Victims Now Allowed as Evidence in Court
May 22, 2015
Yesterday, a previously convicted man was allowed to walk free. Yesterday, a man who was convicted and designated as a child molester, sentenced to life in prison, was acquitted. Yesterday, Richard McDade was allowed to tak… Read More »
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Statement from Lauren Book – Acquittal of Richard McDade
May 21, 2015
Statement from Lauren Book, M.S.Ed., CEO and Founder of Lauren’s Kids, following the acquittal of Richard McDade on sexual abuse charges: “Today, a previously convicted man has been allowed to walk free. Today, a man… 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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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 »
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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 »
