Driven to Prevent Sexual Abuse

prevention of child sex abuse

Lauren Book, the founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids, was a victim of childhood sexual abuse for six years at the hands of a trusted caretaker. Armed with the knowledge that 95 percent of sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness, Lauren created and established Lauren’s Kids as a vehicle to prevent childhood sexual abuse and help other survivors heal.

Book is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher, best-selling author, and Florida State Senator. She’s also one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. today.

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