As Lauren and I eagerly read through the State of Pennsylvania’s Task Force on Child Protection’s recommendations, we saw some measures that have already been implemented here in Florida, and some new ideas for our state … Read More »
Apparently an assault charge, five years probation and working with domestic violence prevention and intervention programs has not been enough to impose upon Chris Brown the gravity of his actions. As a survivor of sexual … Read More »
As an educator and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I am often asked by parents and grandparents, “What can we do to protect our children?” The answer is simple: Talk to them. Arm them with the tools they need … Read More »
As summer draws to a close and kids are choosing new backpacks, pens and pencils for the upcoming school year, it is a great time to remind ourselves how to keep our children safe. This fall, Lauren’s Kids Safer, Smarter Ki… Read More »
It's the end of August and college football is in the air!!! At my house, we are getting fired up for our two UM's: I am a proud University of Miami alum and a die-hard Miami Hurricane, and my boyfriend Blair bleeds maize and… Read More »
Child sex abuse is in the news again this week after a convicted sex offender attempted to sexually assault a 10 year-old boy in a bathroom at an Oregon restaurant. The boy was pulled into the bathroom by the perpetrator aft… Read More »
Earlier this week a Pennsylvania newspaper, The Patriot-News, posted an editorial, “Child abuse victims need reform now” calling for their state legislature to pass more stringent laws to protect children from child abuse… Read More »
Top 5 lessons parents should learn from the Sandusky Case to protect their children 1. Child sex abuse is more prevalent than you think. The statistics are staggering: · 44 percent of sexual assault or ra… Read More »
One of the most difficult things for a survivor of child sexual abuse to do is tell others about it. Through the Lauren’s Kids foundation, started by my daughter, we encourage victims to share their story on their path to h… Read More »
As a parent of a victim of child sexual abuse, I am unfortunately familiar with the predatory details of the Jerry Sandusky scandal and the trial. My daughter Lauren was sexually, emotionally and physically abused from 11 … Read More »
