May 17, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and with new reports of teens – especially girls – experiencing increased rates of sexual violence and suicidal thoughts, it’s never been a better time to check in with ourselves, ch… Read More »
News & Blog
Lauren’s Kids Kicks Off 42+ Hours of Around-the-Clock Advocacy at the Florida Capitol During National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 25, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This morning, the Lauren’s Kids foundation kicked off a 42+ hour continuous advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol to honor the 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse living in the U.S. today.… Read More »
Category: News & Blog
State Required Safety Curriculum – Safer, Smarter Schools Curriculum Webinar
February 22, 2023
Did you know that 95% of child sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness? Are you looking for an effective and fun curriculum to fulfill state-required safety prevention skills? Districts across the country … Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
Media Language Reporting Guide
February 6, 2023
When it comes to reporting about the horrific crime of childhood sexual abuse, language matters. Yet recent alarming reporting has revealed a critical need for increased education and better understanding by the news media a… Read More »
Category: News & Blog
Lauren’s Kids Chairman, Ron Book is Recipient of The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for 2023
January 19, 2023
Today, Lauren's Kids, an organization that works to combat childhood sexual assault through awareness and education, announced the recognition of Lauren’s Kids Chairman, Ron Book, as the recipient of The Florida Bar Preside… Read More »
Category: News, News & Blog
Lauren’s Kids Picks Up Their 5th EMMY for the Safer, Smart Kids Curriculum
December 12, 2022
This weekend, Lauren’s Kids earned its 5th Suncoast Regional Emmy Award for its Safer, Smarter Kids: Second Grade - Safety Superheroes curriculum. The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Scienc… Read More »
Category: News & Blog
Reflecting on Lauren’s Kids 15 Year Anniversary: An Open Letter from Lauren
December 12, 2022
Dear friends and LK family – As I sit here flipping through old photos and reflecting on milestones from the past 15 years, I am struck by how much has changed since December 2007 when I first founded Lauren’s Kids. … Read More »
Category: News & Blog
Balenciaga’s ads crossed the line and here’s what you can do about it.
December 6, 2022
In November, Balenciaga released a disgusting and tone-deaf, if not dangerous, holiday ad campaign depicting children holding teddy bears in bondage harnesses and costumes, with alcohol and bondage gear around them. Many quic… Read More »
Category: Blog, News & Blog
David Posnack JCC and Lauren’s Kids Partnered to Host the Be a Hero-Run4Kids 5K Run/Walk Raising Funds to Fund Local Programs
February 7, 2022
On Sunday, January 30, 2022, hundreds of runners, walkers, and athletes who are differently abled came together from all walks of life at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) despite historic cold weather condit… Read More »
Category: News & Blog
Give Miami Day is HERE!
November 12, 2021
THANK YOU FOR DONATING! Through your generosity, we EXCEEDED our 2021 goal! Stay tuned for information on “sliming” our Chairman (& Lauren’s dad) Ron Book! GIVE MIAMI DAY is HERE! Monday, November 15 – Thursday, No… Read More »
