No sharp quills like a nail.
You can’t hide in a shell.
You don’t make a smell.
But YOU HAVE A VOICE,
so be brave and tell.
While the rate of childhood sexual abuse has decreased over the past 20 years, it is still at an epidemic rate and is a major health crisis for children everywhere.
Can I trust all of my family members?
Could my child really be sexually molested while at a church, camp or outing with my trusted friends?
These may be questions you’ve thought of, but didn’t want to ask, or you may have even had an uneasy feeling, or seen signs but decided “this couldn’t happen to my child.” My goal is to inform and educate so that you can prepare yourself and your children for prevention in case you are faced with this in the future.
1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before age 18
90% of abuse victims know their abuser
1 in 7 girls and 1 in 25 boys will be victims
60% of child sexual abuse victims never tell anyone
Education about the predatory mind: The who, what, where, when, and why...Then, teach this to our children. Empower children to know what to watch for so they aren’t vulnerable and they won’t have to be a victim. We must reverse the cycle of pain and hurt, and change it to a cycle of prevention and healing. Our children must refuse to be abused!
Those who have children in their care at ANY time must be aware of ALL potential dangers. We must be protective and observant. We must be willing to ask the questions and LISTEN and LOOK for signs that someone is/has tried to bring hurt to our precious children. We should prevent it from happening in the first place.
Get involved in the "You Have a Voice" project in any way you can. We have designed plenty of resources to get you started on this journey, so we can change the current situation. And do it together!
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EMDR Therapy has been successfully used for over thirty years, primarily by the military, but in recent years it has been recognized as a valuable therapy for other forms of trauma...
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There is both good and evil in this world, and unfortunately, our precious children can be exposed to and experience some very dark and terrible things-- nothing any child should have to endure...
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Children will enjoy this coloring book with a maze, word search, crossword puzzle, and more. They will learn valuable tips about protection and signs to watch out for! For maximum effect, use this activity book with You Have a Voice. This story and activity will help kids learn that they can use their voice to say “Stop!” “No!” and to tell people until they are heard.
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Marie Pflugrad, the hero behind the project, has written books to help you learn more about the ways your can improve yourself and educate your children. See the list of books written by the author.
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