Internet Safety Month targets keeping children safe online
Lauren Book
June 22, 2021
No parent in their right mind would drop off a child in the middle of Times Square or the Las...
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June is Internet Safety Month: Digital Safety PSA Videos & FREE Safety Resources
Lauren Book
June 4, 2021
The Internet provides incredible opportunities for children to learn, explore, connect, and create – but it’s also a playground for...
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Lauren Book Combats The ‘Terrible Awful’ Of Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
May 6, 2021
While Lauren Book is talking on the phone, a little girl giggles in the background. This is Book’s 4-year-old Kennedy...
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SENATOR: Strength and resilience can be found even after the darkest of storms
Lauren Book
April 15, 2021
In the face of insurmountable pain, loss and suffering, victims of child sexual abuse come to places like the Gulf...
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Lauren’s Kids Announces National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month PSA and Outreach Campaigns
Lauren Book
April 5, 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Months, Lauren’s Kids is announcing outreach...
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Coming in April to a TV near you: Lauren’s Kids presents…The Journey Home
Lauren Book
March 26, 2021
In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael ravaged the Florida Panhandle and destroyed more than physical buildings. Child abuse survivors at...
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Children’s Advocacy Center reopens Panama City therapy building after Hurricane Michael
Lauren Book
February 15, 2021
PANAMA CITY — Emotions ran high as the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center unveiled its rebuilt therapy building Friday that...
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Victims of child sexual abuse find healing at new Trauma Therapy House
Lauren Book
February 15, 2021
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Hurricane Michael destroyed many buildings, including the Trauma Therapy House at the Gulf Coast Children’s...
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Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center celebrates reopening of Therapy House more than 2 years after storm
Lauren Book
February 15, 2021
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – It was an exciting day for the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center on Friday as...
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Lauren’s Kids and AshBritt reveal New Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Therapy Building
Lauren Book
February 15, 2021
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Two years ago, Hurricane Michael destroyed nearly everything in its path, including the Trauma Therapy...
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‘Lifesaving Godsends For Survivors Of Abuse’: State Sen. Lauren Book Knows Firsthand The Important Work Done By Slain FBI Agents
Lauren Book
February 9, 2021
State Sen. Lauren Book, a child advocate and a survivor of child sexual abuse, understands better than most just how...
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Fight human trafficking: Learn the warning signs
Lauren Book
February 1, 2021
Too many people still believe human trafficking exists in faraway places, on the other side of the world, in communities...
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Book: DCF Secretary’s ‘Children Make False Claims’ Comment Shines Light On Department’s Culture
Lauren Book
January 21, 2021
A comment by Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Chad Poppell is still riling members of the Senate’s Children...
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Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking. We have to open our eyes.
Lauren Book
November 23, 2020
There are predators who walk among us. They are Black and white, male and female, young and old, rich and...
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Ron Book Karaoke Live
Lauren Book
November 11, 2020
GIVE MIAMI DAY is coming up on Thursday, November 19(with Early Giving beginning November 16th and POWER HOUR big deal matching...
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Give Miami Day 2020
Lauren Book
November 6, 2020
Friend, This year has been anything but normal, especially for children actually experiencing or at risk for abuse. Lauren’s Kids...
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Lifestyle Q&A: An Open Book
Lauren Book
November 2, 2020
The founder of Lauren's Kids, State Sen. Lauren Book, continues to walk the walk in her ongoing quest to protect...
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Digital Resources to Support Back to School
Lauren Book
September 16, 2020
This school year is unlike any other. That’s why Lauren’s Kids is now offering free digitally responsive materials and web-based videos for...
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Lauren Book uses her personal power to prevent sexual abuse
Lauren Book
September 14, 2020
As public schools in Florida’s Broward County prepared to reopen with virtual classes in mid-August, the school district warned employees...
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Anti-maskers use dangerous lies about child sex trafficking to push their agenda
Lauren Book
August 18, 2020
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has added additional fuel to the fire of harmful disinformation and misinformation campaigns spread...
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Ten years on, child abuse survivors’ fight for justice continues
Lauren Book
August 3, 2020
When I first began to speak out against child sexual abuse, sharing my own story coupled with the message that...
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Digital Dangers PSA: TikTok – Time to Check on Your Child
Lauren Book
July 13, 2020
You may have heard about popular app TikTok coming under scrutiny for sharing user data with China, but that’s not...
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Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell ARRESTED!
Lauren Book
July 2, 2020
Ghislaine Maxwell helped Jeffrey Epstein groom, abuse, and exploit hundreds of young girls - and has, until now, evaded justice....
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Lauren’s Kids, AshBritt Break Ground Renovating Children’s Advocacy Center Ravaged by Hurricane Michael
Lauren Book
June 12, 2020
A small group of key stakeholders gathered at a distance in Panama City today to break ground on critical renovations...
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Flattening one curve, while another — child and domestic abuse — zooms higher
Lauren Book
May 26, 2020
Dear Little Lauren, I am so sorry. We have failed you. It’s been nearly two decades since you found the...
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VIDEO: Parenting through COVID-19 with Dr. Suzanne Warner
Lauren Book
May 19, 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, Lauren’s Kids has gone LIVE on Facebook.com/LaurensKids with a special guest or expert to share activities,...
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RESOURCE: Download tip sheets for families from Lauren’s Kids counseling professionals
Lauren Book
May 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes for children, parents, and caregivers everywhere. While America is flattening our curve and...
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VIDEO: Parenting through COVID-19 with Dr. Ali Golden
Lauren Book
May 6, 2020
Every Monday at 12:30 p.m. EDT in April and May, Lauren’s Kids goes LIVE on Facebook.com/LaurensKids with a special guest...
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A Guide for Sexual Assault Survivors During COVID-19
Lauren Book
May 1, 2020
Current COVID-19 social distancing directives that limit social interaction create additional risks for sexual violence, and for increased feelings of...
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Lauren’s Kids Extending LIVE Weekly Programming through May!
Lauren Book
April 30, 2020
LK friends & family – we’ve loved sharing LIVE content throughout the month of April, curated in honor of Sexual...
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VIDEO: Digital Safety Discussion with Broward Sheriff’s Office
Lauren Book
April 29, 2020
Families have a lot on their plates right now, and Lauren’s Kids wants to help. That’s why we’re running LIVE...
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With Kids on Devices, Advocates Want Parents to Stay Vigilant for Online Predators
Lauren Book
April 28, 2020
As South Florida schools require students to work online, parents are having to be extra vigilant of the time kids...
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Enter the Safer, Smarter Kids Coloring Contest to Win a School Visit from Lauren & Buddy!
Lauren Book
April 27, 2020
Schools may be closed through the end of the year, but Lauren and Buddy want to make sure kids are...
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VIDEO: Lauren’s Kids Facebook Live – At-Home Social-Emotional and Safety Activities for Families with Lauren
Lauren Book
April 22, 2020
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With stay-at-home orders, school closures, and social...
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Driven to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
April 20, 2020
Lauren Book, the founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids, was a victim of childhood sexual abuse for six years at...
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Video: Lauren’s Kids Facebook Live – Coping with COVID-19 – Tips and Tools for Survivors from Trauma Therapist Tasha Jackson, LCSW
Lauren Book
April 16, 2020
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With stay-at-home orders, school closures, and...
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Safer, Smarter Kids At-Home Activities: Ideas for Fun While Practicing Safety & Social-Emotional Skills!
Lauren Book
April 15, 2020
As we begin another day of physical distancing while doing our best to maintain social connections, each one of us...
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Video: Lauren’s Kids Facebook Live Safety Lesson Activities with Lauren Book!
Lauren Book
April 8, 2020
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With stay-at-home orders, school closures, and social...
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Lauren’s Kids Launches NEW Digital Health and Safety Resources Through Florida Department of Education Grant Funding
Lauren Book
April 6, 2020
During this uncertain time of school closures, childcare pressures, and increased reliance on digital devices, it is important for families...
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Lauren’s Kids Launches Live, Interactive Digital Safety Programming for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) & National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Lauren Book
April 1, 2020
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With stay-at-home orders, school closures, and social...
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Lauren Book for the Sun Sentinel: Online learning also means practicing digital safety
Lauren Book
March 31, 2020
In a time when schools are closed, social distancing is required, and online presence has skyrocketed, digital safety is of...
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ABC 7 SWFL Interview: Online classes present higher potential for increased risk of child exploitation
Lauren Book
March 31, 2020
Online class means more screen time for kids, but it’s the person that may be lurking behind the computer screen...
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As FBI Warns of Digital Dangers, Lauren’s Kids Provides Free Safety Resources for Families
Lauren Book
March 24, 2020
The FBI this week announced that parents should be weary of increased threats to child safety during school closures and...
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COVID-19 Safety Tips: Screening an Emergency Childcare Provider
Lauren Book
March 24, 2020
While children are usually taught the dangers of strangers, sadly some 90% of child sexual abuse is committed by a...
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“Safer, Smarter Families” Resource Library for COVID-19
Lauren Book
March 19, 2020
Parents and caregivers -- with your child home from school, they're likely on some form of digital device more than...
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COVID-19 Child Safety Tips – Be Aware & Prepare
Lauren Book
March 17, 2020
LK friends and family - we know this time is challenging on many levels...stress about physical and mental health and...
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Lauren Book launches effort to help Hurricane Michael victims
Lauren Book
March 12, 2020
Sen. Lauren Book has announced a new initiative to help child sexual abuse survivors in the Florida Panhandle post-Hurricane Michael. The Lauren’s Kids...
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Watch our 42 Hours Event Video!
Lauren Book
February 21, 2020
Thank you to everyone who made our 2020 42 Hours walk at the Florida Capitol a huge success, especially our...
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Senator Simpson, State Leaders Join Senator Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk for Child Safety
Lauren Book
February 21, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Senator Wilton Simpson and other state leaders today joined Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO State Senator Lauren...
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Your Driver’s License Can Make a Difference in the Fight to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse!
Lauren Book
February 17, 2020
Are you aware of the REAL ID? Formulated in the wake of 9/11 and passed by Congress in 2005, the...
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A State Senator — And Buddy, The Little Blue Dog — Help Social Workers Teach Kids About Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
January 29, 2020
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is using a sexual abuse prevention curriculum developed by a Broward senator’s foundation to meet a...
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Lace up your shoes for child sexual abuse victims who can’t yet tie theirs
Lauren Book
January 15, 2020
In my line of work, I am often horrified – rarely shocked. A survivor myself, I’ve spent nearly two decades...
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Now Available! FREE Human Trafficking Crosswalk Lessons – Aligned to Florida DOE Rules
Lauren Book
December 23, 2019
Florida educators – to help you meet DOE’s new health education rules: Mental Health Rule 6A-1.094121, F.A.C., and Child Trafficking...
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Advocacy Spotlight: Prevention in Indiana
Lauren Book
November 13, 2019
Advocacy Spotlight: Survivor/advocate Alisha Lewis wanted to bring prevention education to schools Indiana...so she raised funds and awareness to bring...
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Coming soon! Alignment to Florida’s mental health and human trafficking requirements
Lauren Book
November 11, 2019
COMING SOON! Florida educators – December 1st is right around the corner, and we want to help you meet DOE’s...
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In the Face of Child Exploitation Epidemic, Education is the First Line of Defense
Lauren Book
October 15, 2019
By: Lauren Book, M.S.Ed, child safety expert and Founder/CEO, Lauren’s Kids “Once you send or post something using a digital...
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Statement from Senator Lauren Book Re: Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center report on “Status of Girls Well-Being in Florida”
Lauren Book
September 26, 2019
STATEMENT BY: Florida Senator Lauren Book, Child Sexual Abuse Survivor and Founder of Lauren’s Kids Reaction to Delores Barr Weaver Policy...
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Statement from Senator Lauren Book Re: Volusia child rapist free on bond
Lauren Book
September 26, 2019
Statement from Senator Lauren Book, Founder/CEO, Lauren’s Kids Foundation, Re: Volusia child rapist free on bond – A convicted child rapist is walking...
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DeSantis smart to seek FDLE probe of Epstein saga. What really happened?
Lauren Book
August 7, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis acted responsibly this week by directing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to take over a criminal...
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Lauren Book: Clergy sexual abuse reporting rule doesn’t go far enough to protect children
Lauren Book
June 12, 2019
A recent rule change from the Vatican will now require the clergies of the Catholic Church — plagued by sex...
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Social Security Disability Benefits For An Abused Child
Lauren Book
June 6, 2019
Abuse is one of the most traumatic experiences any child can go through. If your child has experienced abuse, it’s...
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Florida Legislature Passes Bill Banning Child Sex Dolls
Lauren Book
May 3, 2019
The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to ban childlike sex dolls, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis to be...
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Lauren’s Kids Releases New Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Tool
Lauren Book
April 30, 2019
~FREE for Florida families! Lauren’s Kids, the Florida-based foundation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse, proudly unveils its latest sexual...
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School bus driver avoids jail time, gets probation after admitting to raping 14-year-old girl
Lauren Book
April 30, 2019
A judge sentenced a former school bus driver to probation after pleading guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl. Shane Piche,...
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42 Hours for 42 Million: Sen. Lauren Book brings child sex abuse awareness to the Capitol
Lauren Book
April 8, 2019
For the past 10 years, Sen. Lauren Book, D-Broward, has been walking to spread awareness about childhood sexual abuse. "I'm...
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April Is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month & National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Lauren Book
February 26, 2019
Join Lauren's Kids and Raise Awareness in Your Area Lauren’s Kids is proud to announce new resources and outreach events...
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Vote Now for the 2019 Child Mind Institute Change Maker Awards!
Lauren Book
February 26, 2019
THE CHILD MIND INSTITUTE’S CHANGE MAKER AWARDS celebrate people and organizations that are creating real, meaningful change for children who...
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Lauren Book: Mute R. Kelly in Florida
Lauren Book
February 22, 2019
Florida Senator Lauren Book, Child Sexual Abuse Survivor and Founder of Lauren’s Kids: Mute R. Kelly in Florida Musician R....
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Playground Magazine: Become a Safer, Smarter Family with These Five Tips
Lauren Book
February 21, 2019
When talking about our Children's health, we often think in terms of illness and accident prevention, such as fighting off...
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Miami Kids Magazine: Talking Personal Safety with Your Kids
Lauren Book
February 21, 2019
We teach our kids to look both ways before they cross the street, to stay put if they get lost,...
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Surviving R. Kelly
Lauren Book
January 15, 2019
Lifetime’s explosive docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly” has spurred renewed revile for the predatory R&B artist and shone a national spotlight...
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Mercedes Benz: Driven to Prevent Child Abuse
Lauren Book
January 12, 2019
Thank you Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay & Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables for purchasing our specialty license plates on loaner cars to raise awareness and...
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Lauren’s Kids Curriculum & Program Training Opportunities
Lauren Book
January 11, 2019
Check out Lauren’s Kids training opportunities for curriculum and related resources below. Trainings are available at no cost to Florida...
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Lauren’s Kids End of Year Message
Lauren Book
December 31, 2018
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on all of the good work Lauren’s Kids completed in 2018...
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Announcing Lauren’s Kid’s newest partner: @Lyft!
Lauren Book
December 18, 2018
Lyft is driven to help prevent child abuse in partnership with Lauren's Kids and improve people’s lives with the world’s...
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Lauren’s Kids Awareness Vids Snag Two Emmy Awards
Lauren Book
December 3, 2018
Lauren’s Kids, the child sexual abuse prevention organization founded by Democratic Sen. Lauren Book, took home two Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards for awareness...
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Become a Safer, Smarter Family This Holiday Season with These Tips
Lauren Book
December 3, 2018
The holidays are an especially magical time to be a kid. Decorations, food, traditions, and time off from school…what’s not...
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Safer, Smarter Schools
Lauren Book
November 30, 2018
School-based prevention education curriculum. By educating and empowering students, parents and educators, we can prevent children from enduring this unnecessary...
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Glamour Mag: Meet Two Women Leading the Charge Against Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
November 18, 2018
Survive. Thrive. Repeat. Those words titled a segment of the Glamour Women of the Year Summit on Sunday and they epitomized the spirit of...
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Another Voice: N.Y. Legislature must stand with sexual abuse victims
Lauren Book
November 17, 2018
New York is known around the country for being a forward-thinking state that leads the country on social issues and...
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Florida State Senator Lauren Book Advocates to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
November 16, 2018
WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Morning Edition host, Glenn Richards, spoke with Florida State Senator Lauren Book – author, advocate, and...
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Lauren Book: Shame on senators for failing sexual abuse victims
Lauren Book
November 16, 2018
By neglecting to vote on what should have been landmark legislation for victims of childhood sexual abuse, the Pennsylvania Senate...
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Give Miami Day 2018
Lauren Book
November 6, 2018
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 – DONATIONS MATCHED THROUGH GIVE MIAMI DAY! This Thursday, join Lauren’s Kids in 24 hours of...
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Guide to Hope & Healing
Lauren Book
October 23, 2018
A guide for families following a child’s disclosure of sexual abuse…
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Lauren’s Kids Nominated for Two EMMY Awards
Lauren Book
October 15, 2018
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter has released its list of EMMY Award nominees – and...
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Supreme Court Has an Opportunity to Do the Right Thing for Victims
Lauren Book
September 6, 2018
The Florida Supreme Court was in South Florida Wednesday hearing arguments for why Amendment 6, also known as Marsy’s Law for...
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State Lawmaker Educating Families About Childhood Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
September 5, 2018
Lauren Book is a former kindergarten teacher and current member of the Florida Senate representing Florida’s 32nd District which is...
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Safer, Smarter Families: What Parents Need to Know
Lauren Book
September 5, 2018
Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO Senator Lauren Book shares how families can teach personal safety from a place of fun...
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Bronx Students and New York Yankees Call Safe! in the Kids Care Walk to End Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
June 25, 2018
The New York Yankees and more than 1,000 students from eight local elementary and middle schools joined advocates, educators and...
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‘Show Dogs’ to remove scenes after accusations that movie ‘grooms children for sexual abuse’
Lauren Book
May 22, 2018
"Show Dogs" is making some edits after allegations that the kids movie promoted a harmful message about sexual abuse. "Responding...
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A Mama Bear’s Best Mother’s Day, Protecting My Kids
Lauren Book
May 11, 2018
And so, it begins…Mother’s Day is this weekend and endless ads remind family members to make it special. From breakfast...
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CBS to Launch OK to Tell PSA
Lauren Book
April 2, 2018
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM) & National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To honor this month of significance,...
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Hitting the Road: Lauren’s Kids 2018 Walk in My Shoes
Lauren Book
March 12, 2018
It has been an amazing 3 days in North Florida with Lauren’s Kids for the Walk in my Shoes 2018!...
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Controversial Show Dogs sends disturbing message to kids – skip this at the box office
Lauren Book
February 24, 2018
Recent controversy surrounding the soon-to-be-released movie Show Dogs makes it clear that sexualized content—made worse under the guise of humor—has...
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Capitol Shoes Display
Lauren Book
February 12, 2018
March 5-9 at Rotunda Florida Capitol. The 2018 Walk in My Shoes will launch in Tallahassee this March. Before Lauren takes...
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Lauren Book TEDxTalk: Surviving, thriving, and advocating for change.
Lauren Book
October 31, 2017
The childhood trauma Lauren Book suffered robbed her of her childhood, but forced her to learn how to find her...
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Lauren’s Kids ‘Love & Healing’ License Plate
Lauren Book
October 31, 2017
Order a Lauren’s Kids ‘Love & Healing’ license plate today – with $25 from each plate sold going directly to...
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A Guide to Hope and Healing
Lauren Book
October 31, 2017
Designed to bring Hope & Healing to families who have just learned their child has become a victim of sexual...
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Lauren’s Kids Produces National Prevent Child Sexual Abuse PSA
Lauren Book
October 31, 2017
Child sexual abuse is more common than aquatic or bicycle injuries – when we do all we can to prevent...
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Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano Announces “Lauren’s Kids” Charitable Giving Month
Lauren Book
October 7, 2017
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano today announced that Lauren’s Kids, a statewide nonprofit committed to preventing childhood sexual abuse...
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Register TODAY – Walk in My Shoes March 2018
Lauren Book
September 22, 2017
The 2018 Walk in My Shoes is coming to a town near you… register today! Walk in My Shoes 2018...
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Lauren’s Kids Launches Disaster Action Plan
Lauren Book
September 6, 2017
South Florida-based childhood sexual abuse prevention nonprofit Lauren’s Kids is cancelling the first week of its 8th Annual Walk in...
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Walk CANCELLED due to Irma
Lauren Book
June 28, 2017
South Florida-based childhood sexual abuse prevention nonprofit Lauren’s Kids is cancelling its 8th Annual Walk in My Shoes event following...
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Lauren’s Kids & the NY Yankees: Striking Out Child Sex Abuse
Lauren Book
May 31, 2017
BRONX, NYC — The New York Yankees and 1,000 students from seven local elementary schools joined with child protection advocates...
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One Thousand Shoes from Sexual Assault Survivors Displayed in Florida Capitol for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Lauren Book
May 1, 2017
An emotional and eye-opening display featuring about 1,000 shoes worn, decorated and submitted by sexual assault survivors of all ages...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: ‘We need to advocate all the time’
Lauren Book
April 25, 2017
Every 98 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. And every 8 minutes, a victim who is assaulted is a...
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Sheryl Sandberg Features Lauren Book in ‘Option B’
Lauren Book
April 14, 2017
Sheryl Sandberg -- Facebook COO & author/founder of Lean In – has launched a new book and movement called Option...
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April: National Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month
Lauren Book
April 3, 2017
Lauren's Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax I.D. number 26-1252588. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed...
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Statement by Lauren Book on the Conviction of Former Penn State President Graham Spanier
Lauren Book
March 27, 2017
Statement by Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO, Lauren Book, on the conviction of former Penn State President Graham Spanier –...
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Lauren’s Kids 2017 Legislative Priorities
Lauren Book
March 21, 2017
The 2017 Legislative Session kicked off at the beginning of this month, and Lauren’s Kids is advocating for the passage...
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Lauren Book Featured in Babble: 5 Ways You Can Teach Your Preschooler About Consent
Lauren Book
March 1, 2017
There’s a seemingly endless amount of things we need to prep our kids for before sending them out into the...
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April: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Lauren Book
February 25, 2017
The month of April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the...
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Call for Participation
Lauren Book
February 14, 2017
Has your life been impacted by sexual violence? Whether you're a survivor yourself, or someone whose life has been colored by sexual violence through the abuse of a loved one or discovering a loved one has committed abuse, we want to hear your voice.
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12 Arrested in High-Profile Sex Sting
Lauren Book
February 2, 2017
Each day, law enforcement officials routinely run operations to snare child predators. For the past week, though, those operations in...
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STATEMENT by Lauren Book on findings that 1 in 14 Australian Catholic priests committed child sexual abuse
Lauren Book
February 1, 2017
“The findings of the Australian inquiry into child sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests in their country since 1980, revealing...
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STATEMENT by Lauren Book on NH bill to protect pedophiles
Lauren Book
January 19, 2017
Last week, a New Hampshire lawmaker filed a bill that would effectively empower pedophiles and sexual predators to offend without...
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Lauren’s Kids Wins EMMY Award for Child Sex Abuse Awareness Program
Lauren Book
December 8, 2016
Nonprofit foundation Lauren’s Kids won a Suncoast Regional EMMY Award this past Saturday night for producing a nearly 17-minute awareness...
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When it comes to youth organizations, keep eyes wide open
Lauren Book
December 8, 2016
I’m very sad to say, but it was only a matter of time. The stories are different, but somehow always...
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STATEMENT from child advocate Lauren Book on Penn State $2.4 million fine from Feds
Lauren Book
November 3, 2016
Today the US Department of Education charged Penn State a record $2.4 million fine for the institution’s failure to report...
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Safer, Smarter Kids, Curriculum Testimonial
Lauren Book
October 20, 2016
Dear Lauren, I am writing this letter for two reasons, first to thank you for sharing your story and turning...
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Testimonial: Free Parent Training Works
Lauren Book
September 23, 2016
Hello, I know testimonials are powerful and prevention is everything. Over a year ago I used your free parent toolkit...
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Lauren Book at TEDx: Surviving & Thriving
Lauren Book
September 12, 2016
Lauren Book speaks at Oxford University about the journey from victim to survivor, thriver & advocate for change.
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Lauren’s Kids ‘Safer, Smarter Families’ Family Safety Plan Generator
Lauren Book
September 12, 2016
A custom, interactive safety tool for families with school-aged children. This custom, interactive tool will provide you with the language and activities...
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Gainesville Sun: Girl discloses abuse after ‘Lauren’s Kingdom’ reading
Lauren Book
September 9, 2016
A Gainesville man was arrested on multiple charges after an 11-year-old told her mother he sexually assaulted her and tried...
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South FL Families: Join us for an afternoon of safety – and FUN!
Lauren Book
September 4, 2016
South Florida Families & Lauren's Kids Supporters... Join Us for an Afternoon of Safety Education – and FUN! January 10,...
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Letter from Lauren
Lauren Book
August 8, 2016
Dear friends and members of the Lauren’s Kids family, As I write this letter, a million thoughts are racing through...
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Watch LIVE: Safer, Smarter Schools Digital Conference
Lauren Book
July 27, 2016
Lauren’s Kids provides educator support, trainings and professional development opportunities year-round, based on the Safer, Smarter Kids and Safer, Smarter...
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Educators, Students Get Tips to Stop Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
July 18, 2016
Guidance Counselor Laura Brown passed out blank pieces of paper to 20 first-graders at Andersen Elementary in Rockledge last Thursday and...
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Dealing with Past Trauma on Father’s Day
Lauren Book
June 17, 2016
Written by Lauren’s Kids and Dr. Tara Zuckerman, PsyD As survivors, we know that sometimes holidays can suck. They may bring...
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Lauren’s Kids & the New York Yankees: Striking Out Child Abuse in the Bronx
Lauren Book
May 24, 2016
Last week, Lauren’s Kids again joined forces with the New York Yankees and four Bronx-area public schools to embark on the...
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A response from Lauren Book to New York Times article ‘Family’s Continued Defense of Joe Paterno is a Painful One’
Lauren Book
May 17, 2016
Child sexual abuse is awful. Horrific. Heinous. And it happens every day to 1 in 3 girls and 1 in...
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Huffington Post: This Organization Is Changing How We Educate Kids About Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
May 9, 2016
"It's not about scaring children. It's about empowering them." Lauren Book is on a mission to change the way we...
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Lauren’s Kids Featured on the Cover of Newsweek Magazine
Lauren Book
May 8, 2016
Featured on the latest cover of Newsweek, Lauren's Kids has spent years protecting childhood by educating adults and children about...
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Dealing with Past Trauma on Mother’s Day
Lauren Book
May 7, 2016
Content from Lauren's Kids PsyD, Dr. Tara Zuckerman Mother’s Day can be difficult a day for many of us, especially...
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Child Sexual Abuse Alarmingly Impacts Florida Economy, Study Finds
Lauren Book
April 26, 2016
On the eve of the sixth annual Walk in My Shoes event, the Lauren’s Kids foundation provided Florida legislators with...
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Celebrating Safe Places for South Florida’s Child Victims
Lauren Book
April 20, 2016
For the more than 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the United States — like me — April...
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Walk in My Shoes Brings Light to Child Abuse
Lauren Book
March 3, 2016
The Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, in a partnership with the group Lauren's Kids, will host a 4.2-mile walk through...
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Sunday, Feb. 28 – Watch Lauren’s TED Talk From Oxford!
Lauren Book
March 3, 2016
Sunday, Feb. 28 @ 11:30 a.m. EST (4:30 p.m. local time), Lauren Book took the stage at the Oxford New...
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2016 Safer, Smarter Schools Conference
Lauren Book
March 3, 2016
In February of 2016, Lauren’s Kids hosted 300+ educators for the Foundation’s fourth Safer, Smarter Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida....
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Walk In My Shoes Tour Kicks Off in Tallahassee
Lauren Book
March 1, 2016
31 year old Lauren Book crosses the finish line, something that might not have been possible years ago. "Well I'm...
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Save the date: Perspectives in Child Abuse Prevention Conference
Lauren Book
February 29, 2016
Learn more & register today: Click Here!
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Lauren Book Takes Action on Monitoring Sex Offenders
Lauren Book
February 18, 2016
There's a call for change after an NBC 6 investigation exposes the state’s failure to monitor some released sex offenders....
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V-Day: Let’s Talk Touch
Lauren Book
February 12, 2016
By: The Lauren’s Kids Psychology Team & Tara Zuckerman, PsyD Touch – with Valentines Day right around the corner, it’s...
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Calling All South Florida Supporters!
Lauren Book
January 12, 2016
Calling all South Florida supporters! It's that time again. Bloomingdale's Florida Charity Day 2016! Bloomingdale's at the Falls and Aventura...
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Context Florida: Lauren Book – Rape crime testing and child assaults
Lauren Book
January 6, 2016
Recent, alarming news coverage of the rape kit testing backlog problem here in Florida shines a much-needed light on the...
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Happy New Year
Lauren Book
December 30, 2015
DEAR FRIENDS, As we reflect on 2015 and all that we worked hard to accomplish in the fight to protect...
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Lauren’s Kids announces 2016 Legislative Priorities
Lauren Book
December 29, 2015
In 2016, Lauren’s Kids will be championing several bills (HB 167, HB 179, SB 368, SB 636) related to the...
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Tips for Keeping Your Child Safe
Lauren Book
December 18, 2015
by Lauren Book, as featured on Mama’s Mission Childhood should be a time of growth, wonder and excitement, and children should...
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Lauren’s Kingdom Free Interactive Book App Launches at Miami International Book
Lauren Book
November 18, 2015
Ours just did! And you can download the NEW, FREE Lauren's Kingdom interactive book app right now!...
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Lauren’s Kids & eTags.com
Lauren Book
November 17, 2015
The Lauren’s Kids Foundation works each and every day to prevent childhood sexual abuse through education and awareness, and to...
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What You and Your Child Need to Know About Personal Safety
Lauren Book
August 4, 2015
As a parent, you do everything in your power to protect your children. You lock all the doors in your...
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Child Advocate Attends Cooper City Town Hall in Wake of Coach Sex Abuse Allegations
Lauren Book
July 31, 2015
A renowned child advocate and sexual abuse prevention educator spoke with parents at a town hall meeting in the wake...
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Lauren and Ron Book on ESPN2 Outside the Lines
Lauren Book
July 28, 2015
When the Amateur Athletic Union ignored child protection recommendations laid forth by Lauren's Kids and the National Children's Advocacy Center, yet promoted...
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Florida Public Radio: New Tool Will Soon Be Available Aimed At Helping Parents Of Sexually Abused Kids
Lauren Book
July 15, 2015
There will soon be a new tool available to parents and caregivers of sexually abused kids. Listen to the story...
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6 Tips to Remember When Choosing a Summer Camp
Lauren Book
June 12, 2015
Summertime is here! For many children, that means participating in sleep-away camps, day camps or other activities run by youth-serving...
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New Florida Poll Documents Widespread Prevalence of Sexual Abuse
Lauren
June 4, 2015
Shocking findings: Many would blame the child, fail to believe, or try to handle sexual abuse within the family. A...
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Child sex abuse survey confirms, reveals problems
Lauren Book
June 4, 2015
One in three Florida women and one in five men say they’ve been sexually abused before the age of 18....
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Telenews Conference: Experts to Discuss Floridians’ Misconceptions of Child Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
June 3, 2015
Telenews Conference: Experts to Discuss Floridians’ Misconceptions of Child Sexual Abuse ~New Survey Highlights Confusion on Reporting, Prevalence and Preventive Measures~...
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Governor Sott Signs Bill to Let Children Secretly Tape Their Rapists
Lauren Book
May 26, 2015
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Child rape victims have legal permission to secretly record their rapists...
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Saint Petersblog: “About time: New law allows child victims to audio record sexual molesters”
Lauren Book
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...
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Legislative Update: Secret Recordings Made by Child Sexual Abuse Victims Now Allowed as Evidence in Court
Lauren Book
May 22, 2015
Yesterday, a previously convicted man was allowed to walk free. Yesterday, a man who was convicted and designated as a...
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Statement from Lauren Book – Acquittal of Richard McDade
Lauren Book
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,...
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Lauren Book Teaches Children Importance of Using Their Voice at Vineland K-8 Career Day
Lauren Book
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...
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Statewide Teachers’ Institute Gives South Florida Teachers Training in Child Safety Curriculum
Lauren
May 8, 2015
~ Teachers from Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding counties learn to teach child abuse prevention skills with help from Lauren’s Kids...
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“Walk in My Shoes” 2015 Tallahassee Recap Video
Lauren Book
May 6, 2015
Lauren's Kids is proud to announce the release of our 2015 "Walk in My Shoes" Tallahassee recap video. The piece...
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Lauren’s Kids Trauma Informed Care Resource Helps Those Who Need it Most
Lauren Book
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...
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The End of the Walk, but Not the Fight
Lauren
May 1, 2015
As we unlaced our sneakers for the final time this year and relaxed our tired muscles, I thought of all...
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Bill Allowing Young Victims To Secretly Record Abusers Heads To Gov. Scott
Lauren Book
April 27, 2015
This article was originally posted on WFSU.org. A bill allowing young victims to secretly record their attackers to use as...
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Downtown Showdown KDW Fishing Tournament to benefit Lauren’s Kids
Lauren Book
April 27, 2015
Lauren's Kids is proud to announce its support of the Downtown Showdown KDW Fishing Tournament and Saltwater Festival on the...
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Lauren’s Kids’ Statewide ‘Walk in My Shoes’ Journey Culminates with Rally in Tally with Governor and Lt. Governor
Lauren Book
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...
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Advocacy in Action: Her Path to ‘Survivor’
Lauren
April 21, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest...
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Lauren Book: All citizens must report abuse
Lauren Book
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...
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Walking for Awareness and Prevention in April
Lauren
April 6, 2015
Last week kicked off National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. So, April is the perfect time...
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Walking through South Florida, Rain or Shine!
Lauren
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...
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FREE Training: Safer, Smarter Kids Teachers’ Institute Coming to Ft. Lauderdale May 7th and 8th
Lauren Book
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...
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Advocacy in Action: Children Walking to Protect Childhood
Lauren
March 27, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest...
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Lauren’s Kids on CBS 12 West Palm Beach
Lauren Book
March 26, 2015
Lauren's Kids "Walk in My Shoes" journey yesterday appeared on CBS 12 in West Palm Beach on the six o'clock...
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Walk in My Shoes Fun in Broward and Miami-Dade
Lauren
March 24, 2015
This week the Walk in My Shoes journey travelled through Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Every year, when we walk through...
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Lauren’s Kids Key West Recap Video
Lauren Book
March 19, 2015
Lauren's Kids is pleased to announce our first recap video, detailing our time walking through Key West on March 14...
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Lauren Book Appears on HuffPost Live
Lauren Book
March 17, 2015
Founder and CEO of the Lauren's Kids foundation, Lauren Book, last week appeared on HuffPost Live, to discuss "teaching kids...
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Walk in My Shoes Florida Keys Kickoff & Hope Fest in Key West
Lauren
March 16, 2015
We kicked off the sixth annual Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile journey across the State of Florida at the Southernmost...
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How Good Parents Miss Child Sexual Abuse and 5 Questions to Change That
Lauren Book
March 16, 2015
This blog post was originally published on WeSurviveAbuse.com and republished on Jewish Community Watch. How Good Parents Miss Child Sexual...
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Mom of All Capes Creates “Protection Through Prevention” Video about Lauren’s Kingdom
Lauren Book
March 13, 2015
Mommy blogger Amber Coleman-Mortley, founder of Mom of All Capes, recently created a short video titled "Protection Through Prevention, Lauren's Kingdom...
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Action News Jax Discusses Lauren’s Kids Study on Economic & Fiscal Impacts of Child Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
March 12, 2015
Action News Jax yesterday discussed the findings of the Lauren's Kids foundation's recent study on the economic & fiscal impacts of...
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Saint Petersblog Reacts to Lauren’s Kids Economic & Fiscal Impact of Child Sexual Abuse Study
Lauren Book
March 12, 2015
Peter Schorsch of Saint Petersblog yesterday was vocal about his level of surprise at the findings detailed in the Lauren's Kids foundation's recent...
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Miami Herald Examines Lauren’s Kids Study Detailing Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Child Sexual Abuse in Florida
Lauren Book
March 12, 2015
The Miami Herald recently examined the Lauren's Kids foundation's report detailing the drastic economic and fiscal impacts of child sexual...
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Surviving Abuse and Telling the Kids About It: Interview on InPower Women
Lauren Book
March 5, 2015
Yesterday, Lauren spoke with Dana Theus, Founder of The Woman Effect, about turning darkness to light -- the power of...
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Making Florida Safer and Smarter for Children
Lauren
March 1, 2015
By Lauren Book The 2015 legislative session begins tomorrow and several bills have been introduced that will help protect childhood...
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Advocacy In Action: Surrounded by Support
Lauren
February 27, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest...
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Lauren’s Kingdom…A Children’s Book About Finding Your Voice
Lauren Book
February 26, 2015
Lauren's Kids works to teach children about personal safety from a place of fun…not fear! And that's just what Lauren Book...
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‘Protecting Florida’s Children Goes Beyond Classroom Walls’ by Dick Batchelor
Lauren
February 25, 2015
By Dick Batchelor As a long-time advocate for children and health, I am overwhelmingly proud that Orlando is taking charge...
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Keep Comfortable While You Walk for the Cause
Lauren Book
February 24, 2015
As the 2015 Walk in My Shoes event draws near, Lauren Book and the rest of the staff at Lauren’s...
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The Walk in My Shoes Event is All About Support
Lauren Book
February 21, 2015
Every spring for the past five years, the child sexual abuse prevention advocates at the Lauren’s Kids office in Miami...
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Helping Kids Come Forward With Abuse In Any Way Possible
Lauren Book
February 15, 2015
When a child comes forward to a trusted adult with allegations of abuse, they need to be taken seriously 100%...
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Lauren’s Kingdom Teaching Children It’s Okay to Speak Up
Lauren Book
February 10, 2015
Coinciding with the 6th annual Walk in My Shoes event comes the March release of Lauren Book’s first fiction book...
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Songs for the Final Mile in the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
February 6, 2015
The mission of Lauren’s Kids is simple; to prevent sexual abuse through education and awareness, and to help survivors heal...
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Stay Hydrated During the Annual Walk in My Shoes Event
Lauren Book
February 2, 2015
The annual Walk in My Shoes event is right around the corner and in order for everyone to have a...
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Teachers’ Institute gives teachers tools, skills to combat child sexual abuse
Lauren Book
February 1, 2015
The Lauren's Kids foundation hosted its first ever Safer, Smarter Kids Teachers' Institute in Tallahassee this past week. Armed with the...
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Advocacy In Action: Finding Strength in the Truth
Lauren
January 30, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest...
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Senator Benacquisto (R – Ft. Myers) files SB542 in Florida Senate
Lauren Book
January 29, 2015
State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto (R - Ft. Myers) filed SB542 yesterday, seeking to allow secret recordings of child abusers in...
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Lauren Book Response to SB 542
Lauren
January 29, 2015
Lauren Book, M.S.Ed., CEO and founder of Lauren’s Kids, today issued the following statement in response to the filing of...
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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Teaching Children to be Safer and Smarter
Lauren Book
January 26, 2015
Lauren Book, Founder and CEO of the Lauren's Kids foundation, recently discussed steps parents can take and simple discussions they can...
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Make Sure You Don’t Miss the Signs of Child Abuse in Miami
Lauren Book
January 25, 2015
Abuse comes in many forms. It can manifest physically; such as subjecting someone to corporeal or sexual abuse. It can...
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Therapy Animals Help Abuse Victims With Confidence, Trust and Recovery
Lauren Book
January 17, 2015
In 2011, Lauren’s Kids worked hard to lobby the Florida Legislature to become the first state in the country with...
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What Can I Do to Help Raise Awareness for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention in Miami?
Lauren Book
January 13, 2015
Lauren’s Kids seeks to educate and advocate for children who have fallen victim to abuse and to stand up for...
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Bill Would Clear Way For Recordings in Sexual-Abuse Cases
Lauren Book
January 12, 2015
Lauren Book, founder and CEO of The Lauren's Kids Foundation, recently announced her support of a bill (HB 131) filed...
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Shop with a Purpose: Bloomingdale’s Florida Charity Day
Lauren Book
January 11, 2015
For the second year a in a row, Lauren's Kids is honored to be the beneficiary of Bloomingdale's Florida Charity...
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A Few Quick Tips for Parents on Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse
Lauren Book
January 9, 2015
Child sexual abuse can happen anywhere, in any neighborhood, religion or church group, racial or ethnic group, and among the...
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Can Mandatory Reporting Help Stop Child Abuse?
Lauren Book
January 7, 2015
Do you know what to do when a child’s welfare is in danger? Unfortunately, not many adults know what to...
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Have You Heard About Safer, Smarter Kids?
Lauren Book
January 5, 2015
There is no one face of child sexual abuse. Children from all ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds can fall victim...
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Advocacy In Action: Fighting For Justice
Lauren
January 3, 2015
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest...
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Get Ready to Register for Walk in My Shoes 2015!
Lauren Book
January 1, 2015
There are plenty of misconceptions about child abuse and who it affects, but one statistic remains constant; 95% of abuse...
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SSK Behind-the-Scenes: Adventures in the Studio!
Lauren
December 8, 2014
What a wonderfully exciting time for our team! We have not slowed down since last month’s trip to South Africa,...
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Huffington Post: Ebola, Africa and the Fight to Protect Childhood
Lauren
November 21, 2014
It knows no socio-economic boundaries. Blind to race, gender and religion, it's infected thousands and infiltrated public consciousness like nothing...
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Advocacy in Action: Choose to Shine a Light
Lauren
November 19, 2014
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest...
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Lauren’s Kids Needs Your Help!
Lauren Book
November 1, 2014
We are once again participating in the biggest online giving campaign in South Florida (but you don't have to be...
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Halloween Safety Tips
Lauren
October 29, 2014
Halloween is just around the corner! Check out these simple safety tricks to ensure your family’s holiday is a real...
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What we’ve been up to lately…
Lauren
September 12, 2014
Check out our September 2014 newsletter for updates on our Safer, Smarter Kids abuse prevention curriculum, a call for volunteers...
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Huffington Post: Beyond Beliefs: The International Fight to Protect Childhood
Lauren
July 7, 2014
To protect our children, we need to have uncomfortable conversations. "The Bible says a girl is a woman once she...
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Spreading Awareness Across the Country…and the World
Lauren
June 1, 2014
Lauren Book delivers keynote address at Dutch National Rapporteur Symposium on Sexual Violence Against Children in The Hague, Netherlands -...
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Huffington Post: Progress Isn’t Always Pretty
Lauren
May 21, 2014
Greetings from 30,000 feet. I am writing to you from an airplane (half-asleep, but what else is new?) en route...
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Lauren’s Kids brings SSK to P.S. 55 in the Bronx
Lauren
May 15, 2014
This week, Lauren will be teaching lessons from our sexual abuse prevention and personal safety curriculum, Safer, Smarter Kids, to...
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Autism Speaks at the Met
Lauren
May 13, 2014
#489883085 / gettyimages.com Lauren's Kids was proud to support our friends from Autism Speaks last night at the Met!Did you...
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#WhyIWalk: Sexual Abuse Survivors Walk 1,500 Miles Across Florida for Hope, Healing, Recovery
Lauren
April 15, 2014
2014 marks the fifth anniversary of child sexual abuse survivor Lauren Book’s 1,500-mile Walk in My Shoes walk across the state of...
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Sawubona: We See You
Lauren
April 14, 2014
True surviving doesn't really begin until the abuse is over, when you're left to pick up the pieces. To heal....
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Walk in My Shoes Day 10: Alligator Alley Wreath-Laying
Lauren
March 30, 2014
Walk in My Shoes Day 7: Aventura, Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade
Lauren
March 29, 2014
Walk in My Shoes Day 5: Miami HEAT, Brickell, WJ Bryan Elementary
Lauren
March 28, 2014
Vero Beach Walk: In Honor of Scott Terry
Lauren
March 27, 2014
Scott Terry Scott Christopher Terry, aka “Scotty”, was born on March 15, 1975 in Long Beach Island, NY. Scotty enjoyed...
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Miami-Dade County Featured Walker: Castanda
Lauren
March 22, 2014
Our Featured Survivor Castanda, Miami Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin, Diane Philbin, and Lauren Book Meet Castanda Castanda joined us today...
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Walk in My Shoes Day 4: Florida City, Miami-Dade
Lauren
March 20, 2014
The morning began with a bang, with a crowd chanting "Lauren, Lauren...Si Se Puede!" as she got off the bus...
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Walk in My Shoes Day 3: From Healing to Prevention
Lauren
March 19, 2014
Lauren's Kids has reached the Florida mainland! Today was a big and busy day for Lauren's Kids, from healing to...
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Miami-Dade County Featured Walker: Anna
Lauren
March 19, 2014
Meet Anna Bio: Anna was the perfect choice for our featured walker in Miami-Dade, not only because she is a...
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Walk in My Shoes Day 2: Monroe County
Lauren
March 17, 2014
It's the end of day two and while we are waving goodbye to the Florida Keys, we will carry forward...
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Walk in My Shoes Day 1: Key West, Monroe County
Lauren
March 16, 2014
At 7:15 this morning with more than 100 Key West locals in tow, Lauren Book and the Walk road crew...
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Monroe County Featured Survivor: Daliana
Lauren
March 16, 2014
Meet Daliana Bio: Daliana joined the Walk in My Shoes tour on our very first steps from the Southernmost Point,...
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Child Advocates Praise Florida Lawmakers for Championing Children on Opening Day of Legislative Session
Lauren
March 4, 2014
Child protection advocates today praise Florida Senate President Don Gaetz and Speaker of the House Will Weatherford for showing the...
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SB 494: Eliminating Statute of Limitations
Lauren
February 18, 2014
Statement by Lauren Book, M.S. Ed, founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids on Senate Judiciary Committee’s Favorable Passage of SB...
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Dylan Farrow and Woody Allen: The Culture of Disclosure
Lauren
February 7, 2014
Seven days ago, the New York Times published an open letter penned by Dylan Farrow detailing the abuse she endured...
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Human Trafficking: The ‘Dark Side’ of the Super Bowl
Lauren
February 2, 2014
Post by Lauren's Kids contributor Jonathan Skurowitz When the Super Bowl comes around each year on the first Sunday of...
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2012 Walk: Day 18
Lauren
February 1, 2014
It’s really hard to explain where Monday ended and Tuesday began. We left the walk team after our events Monday...
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2012 Walk: Day 12
Lauren
January 26, 2014
Hey guys! Walk day 12 was absolutely amazing thanks to the women of Project Help, Collier County's certified rape crisis...
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Call for Stories: Walk in My Shoes 2014 #WhyIWalk
Lauren
January 22, 2014
Calling all Walk in My Shoes walkers! We want to hear YOUR story in our "Why I Walk" video! How?...
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Training for Walk in My Shoes 2014
Lauren
January 20, 2014
Lauren Book trains with Olympian Tony Dees for her fifth annual Walk in My Shoes walk across Florida -- 1,500...
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2014 Legislative Update
Lauren
January 13, 2014
TODAY IN THE LEGISLATURE via The News Service of Florida Senate tackles sexual predators: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee will...
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South Florida Volunteer Day
Lauren
January 8, 2014
Calling all South Florida friends! Need volunteer hours? Want to get involved with Lauren's Kids? Come join us for a...
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Bloomingdale’s Florida Charity Day
Lauren
January 6, 2014
We are so excited to announce that the Lauren’s Kids Foundation has been chosen as the recipient of the Bloomingdale’s...
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Happy New Year from Lauren’s Kids
Lauren
December 31, 2013
Growing up, New Years was never my favorite holiday – so many expectations, so much to look back on and,...
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Sources: South Africa
Lauren
December 13, 2013
"Every three minutes a child in South Africa is raped. (A figure I learned while conducting victim sensitivity training with...
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Give Miami Day 2013: Give a Litte, Get a Little
Lauren
November 19, 2013
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! You have given so much to us this month that we want to give back...
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Lauren Book Named 2013 L’Oreal Woman of Worth!
Lauren
November 4, 2013
Lauren Book: Survivor, Educator, Advocate…and 2013 L’Oreal Paris Woman of Worth National Honoree! Thank you so much for voting for...
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Q&A with Anonymous Individual on Cyber Bullying
Lauren
October 31, 2013
Advances in social media, instant messaging and smart phones have moved bullying from a schoolyard fear to a constant threat....
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Q&A with Jason Zauder from 2-1-1 of the Big Bend
Lauren
October 31, 2013
Can you give some background on yourself and 2-1-1 of the Big Bend's role in our community? Our mission at 2-1-1...
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Q&A with Patricia Agatston, author of the book Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age
Lauren
October 30, 2013
Your book Cyber Bullying: Bullying in the Digital Age discusses the relatively new issue of cyber bullying that seems to...
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Q&A with Anonymous Individual on Self Harm
Lauren
October 28, 2013
Teenagers are the group of people most likely to self harm and often go to great lengths to hide their...
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Q&A with Ryan Day from Love146
Lauren
October 25, 2013
We hear stories about child trafficking and exploitation happening in other countries, but rarely think of it as an issue...
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From Instant Message to Instant Nightmare
Lauren
October 24, 2013
From Instant Message to Instant Nightmare Sex Traffickers Have Online Access. Don’t Let Them Access and Recruit Your Kids. Victims of...
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Q&A with John Shehan, executive director of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Lauren
October 23, 2013
The circumstances surrounding the Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf “sextortion” case are both alarming and frightening. What exactly is “sextortion”...
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Q&A with Bill Latchford, founder of Protect Children Online
Lauren
October 22, 2013
You've devoted much of your time to ensuring children remain safe from Internet predators, including speaking to parents and youths and...
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Don’t Miss the Signs in the Digital World: Blog Introduction by Lauren Book
Lauren
October 21, 2013
The Lauren's Kids foundation is proud to present the 'Don't Miss the Signs in the Digital World' blog series, which...
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Q&A with Chloe Grabanski from To Write Love On Her Arms
Lauren
October 19, 2013
Self harm is usually seen as an uncomfortable topic that people avoid discussing, but with the work that To Write...
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Manatee High: A Reminder for Us All
Lauren
October 13, 2013
Pop quiz: When a child’s welfare is in question and you suspect abuse, what do you do? a) Conduct your...
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Child abuse is no laughing matter
Lauren
September 19, 2013
You’re probably familiar with the old college tradition of drawing on the guy who passes out after a party with...
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Lauren reacts to Broward County teachers’ failure to report the suspected abuse of a special-needs student
Lauren
September 9, 2013
Original Story: https://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/09/09/teachers-charged-with-failing-to-report-abuse-reassigned/ "Any teacher's failure to report suspected child abuse is a crime. But when this teacher works with...
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The Need for Change: New Laws Needed to Keep Kids Safe
Lauren
September 4, 2013
Earlier this year, former Manatee High School assistant football coach Rod Frazier was charged with inappropriate and unacceptable conduct with...
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Lauren’s Kids Announces Launch of “Love and Healing” Specialty License Plate
Lauren
August 20, 2013
TALLAHASSEE – The Lauren’s Kids foundation today announced the launch of its new specialty license plate, unveiling a design created...
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Child Sexual Abuse: Always Wrong No Matter Who Commits It
Lauren
August 7, 2013
Any parent can relate to the fear of a sexual predator lurking in the shadows near a playground, looking for...
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DMB: Bringing home the message that “It’s OK to Tell”
Lauren
July 29, 2013
As survivors, caregivers, social workers and people in general we know how important it is to give back and help...
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Jacksonville Child’s Murder Underscores Need For Educating Kids, Parents About Predators
Lauren
July 1, 2013
The death of any child brings a terrible sadness. But the recent tragic murder of eight-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle in Jacksonville...
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Governor Scott Approves Specialty License Plate for Lauren’s Kids
Lauren
June 13, 2013
We applaud Governor Rick Scott on signing HB 7125 into law. Nothing is more important than protecting Florida’s innocent children,...
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The Miami HEAT Supports Lauren’s Kids
Lauren
June 6, 2013
If you've been watching the NBA playoffs (and who hasn't!?), you may have noticed Miami HEAT Head Coach Erik Spoelstra,...
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Governor Scott Signs HB 1325 into Law
Lauren
May 31, 2013
As a survivor and an advocate for victims of sexual abuse, I applaud Governor Rick Scott for signing House Bill...
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Governor Scott Grants $2.5 Million to Rape Crisis Programs
Lauren
May 14, 2013
As an adult survivor of child sexual abuse and an advocate for survivors across the state, I thank Governor Scott...
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Walk in My Shoes: Final Mile & Rally in Tally
Lauren
April 29, 2013
Hey friends, It's been nearly one week since I walked the final mile of my 1500-mile Walk in My Shoes...
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Walk in My Shoes: Week 4
Lauren
April 14, 2013
Hey friends! I can’t believe we’re already on week 4 already!! This week we journeyed through Melbourne, Deland, Daytona, Ocala,...
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Get involved: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Lauren
April 13, 2013
As a survivor and warrior for change, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) -- this month -- is very meaningful to...
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Walk in My Shoes: Week 3
Lauren
April 9, 2013
Hey guys, We are more than halfway through Walk in My Shoes already?!? It appears time flies when you’re walking...
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Walk in My Shoes: Week 2
Lauren
April 4, 2013
Hello friends! Two Walk weeks down, four more to go! This week we received so much support from amazing partner...
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Walk in My Shoes: Week 1
Lauren
March 29, 2013
Hello walkers, friends and supporters! It’s been a busy first week and a half on the road – we started...
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Elvis Duran Badass Chick of the Day!
Lauren
March 25, 2013
I was featured as Elvis Duran's Badass Chick of the Day today! How cool is that!? "Today’s Badass Chick is...
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Lauren Announces the Launch of a New Lauren’s Kids Logo
Lauren
January 8, 2013
It has been six years since I founded Lauren’s Kids. At the time, I was in my early 20’s, still...
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Lauren Responds to Steubenville H.S. Gang Rape
Lauren
January 4, 2013
I am shocked and appalled, as is the rest of the country, by the gang rape of an underage girl...
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Chairman Ron Book: Thank you to friends, supporters, partners and sponsors
Lauren
November 20, 2012
Dear friends: As we reflect on the past year and various things that the Lauren’s Kids Foundation has accomplished, I...
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Ron Book, Re: PA Task Force on Child Protection Recommendations
Lauren
November 20, 2012
As Lauren and I eagerly read through the State of Pennsylvania’s Task Force on Child Protection’s recommendations, we saw some...
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Chris Brown’s tattoo of beaten woman unacceptable, glamorizes violence
Lauren
September 11, 2012
Apparently an assault charge, five years probation and working with domestic violence prevention and intervention programs has not been enough...
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This Grandparents Day, talk to your grandchild about safety.
Lauren
September 7, 2012
As an educator and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I am often asked by parents and grandparents, “What can...
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Elementary and Middle School Back-to-School Safety
Lauren
August 31, 2012
As summer draws to a close and kids are choosing new backpacks, pens and pencils for the upcoming school year,...
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OSU: Step up, not aside
Lauren
August 30, 2012
It's the end of August and college football is in the air!!! At my house, we are getting fired up...
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Be a Grown-Up Buddy to Your Child
Lauren
July 6, 2012
Child sex abuse is in the news again this week after a convicted sex offender attempted to sexually assault a 10...
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The Florida child sex abuse prevention model: “Pennsylvania and other states should enact tougher laws”
Lauren
June 29, 2012
Earlier this week a Pennsylvania newspaper, The Patriot-News, posted an editorial, “Child abuse victims need reform now” calling for their...
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Sandusky Trial: Lessons for Parents and the Public
Lauren
June 26, 2012
Top 5 lessons parents should learn from the Sandusky Case to protect their children 1. Child sex abuse is more...
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Sandusky Trial: A parent of a child sex abuse survivor
Lauren
June 22, 2012
One of the most difficult things for a survivor of child sexual abuse to do is tell others about it....
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Sandusky Trial: A parent’s view
Lauren
June 19, 2012
As a parent of a victim of child sexual abuse, I am unfortunately familiar with the predatory details of the...
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Sandusky Trial: My thoughts after the first week
Lauren
June 18, 2012
As I watched the testimony during the Jerry Sandusky trial unfold over the last week, I am reminded of the...
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Another successful SAAM!
Lauren
May 4, 2012
We were thrilled to work with Florida’s sexual assault treatment centers (SATCs) during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During SAAM...
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SAAM Update: Out of Darkness, Into Light
Lauren
April 20, 2012
Well, week three of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) has been pretty exciting! Tuesday night was the premier of WLRN’s...
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Parent’s Perspective: Day 39, Rally in Tally
Lauren
February 27, 2012
Well, the walk is over and the "high" on Wednesday is almost indescribable. Reaching the curb of the Capitol is an...
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2012 Walk: Days 30, 31 and 32
Lauren
February 24, 2012
Hello friends! I know it’s been a couple of days since my last blog, but everything’s been so incredibly jam-packed...
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2012 Walk: Day 36
Lauren
February 24, 2012
Walking in my hometown of Panama City brings a flood of good and bad memories. A survivor of sexual abuse...
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2012 Walk: Days 27 and 28
Lauren
February 14, 2012
Hello friends! Since I’ve last checked in, we’ve walked through the St. Augustine and Jacksonville areas, and had the opportunity...
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2012 Walk: Day 24 & 25
Lauren
February 8, 2012
Yesterday we were walking in the Tampa area and had the privilege to be joined by the women and girls...
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2012 Walk: Day 22 and 23
Lauren
February 6, 2012
This weekend marked the fourth Saturday of the "Walk In My Shoes" walk and Lauren is now three full weeks...
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2012 Walk: Day 17
Lauren
January 31, 2012
Though I only walked for a few hours from Boca to Del Ray Beach yesterday, I sure did a lot...
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Parent’s Perspective: Day 13
Lauren
January 26, 2012
We are now on Day 13 of the Walk and when I am not able to hit the pavement as...
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2012 Walk: Day 11
Lauren
January 24, 2012
Today was a really emotional and heart-wrenching day. Today I had the opportunity to lay a wreath in the Everglades...
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Parent Perspective: Walk Day 8 & 9
Lauren
January 23, 2012
Well, I gave all of you a day or two off as I hit the pavement with Lauren and our...
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2012 Walk: Day 10
Lauren
January 23, 2012
Today was a great awareness day! I, along with the Walk team, had the opportunity to participate in the Children's...
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Parent Perspective: Walk Day 14, 15 and 16
Lauren
January 20, 2012
Well, this weekend’s pavement pounding for me has now come and gone, and while I increased my mileage by another...
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2012 Walk: Day 7
Lauren
January 20, 2012
Hello all! Today was my first “rest day,” though I didn’t get much rest! I’ve been at the Lauren’s Kids...
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Parent Perspective: 2012 Walk Day 6
Lauren
January 19, 2012
The last two days, I have not posted a blog because as opposed to being out pounding the pavement with...
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2012 Walk: Day 5
Lauren
January 18, 2012
Today I taught our new Safer, Smarter Kids kindergarten curriculum to students at three different South Florida schools: OJUS Elementary...
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2012 Walk: Day 4 team perspective
Lauren
January 18, 2012
I am the newest member of the team, joining Lauren’s Kids as the executive director in early January. I started...
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2012: Walk Inspiration for the Day!
Lauren
January 17, 2012
The key is to listen to your heart and let it carry you in the direction of your dreams. I've...
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Parent Perspective: 2012 Walk Day 3
Lauren
January 16, 2012
Well, I am back in Miami today, while Lauren continues to hit the pavement. I am doing some serious blister...
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2012 Walk: Day 3
Lauren
January 16, 2012
Hey Guys!! How is everyone today?! So I wanted to fill you in on the walk so far! Our first...
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2012 Walk: Day 1
Lauren
January 15, 2012
Day one came and went!! Some 25 miles down and only two blisters we are well on the way. Yesterday...
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Parent Perspective
Lauren
January 12, 2012
As a parent of a victim survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I try everyday to turn the tragedy and the...
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2012 Walk: Remain Calm!
Lauren
January 12, 2012
Ok so we are less than 48 hours away for the third annual Walk in My Shoes Survivor Walk!! We...
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2012 Walk: Packing for 1,500 miles!
Lauren
January 10, 2012
Hey guys! Just a quick post as I am still getting used to this Blog thing!! I am packing to...
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Welcome to My New Blog!
Lauren
January 10, 2012
Hello friends! I am so excited to be officially blogging! Please keep checking back as I will be blogging throughout...
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Lauren Book
April 1, 2010
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