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 »
News & Blog
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 »
Category: Blog, News, News & Blog
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 »
Category: Blog, News, News & Blog
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 »
Category: Blog, Featured, News, News & Blog
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
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 »
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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 »
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Tags: Walk 2015
FREE Training: Safer, Smarter Kids Teachers’ Institute Coming to Ft. Lauderdale May 7th and 8th
March 27, 2015
Lauren's Kids is proud to announce its third Safer, Smarter Kids Teachers' Institute, which will take place at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort on May 7th and 8th. The Institute is of no cost to Florida educators in … Read More »
Category: Blog, News, News & Blog
Tags: safer, safer smarter kids, sex abuse education, sex abuse prevention, smarter kids, teachers' institute
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 »
