What if a child has been abused? What if you suspect abuse? The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is a world leader in finding and caring for minors who have been lost, possibly abused, or indeed abused or trafficked. They work closely with national, state, and local...
Mike Hoffman sent me a wonderful email this week. Actually, it’s an email for every single one of our readers. We both hope you’ll spare time for a brief prayer service for healing and hope for all victims of abuse and for all our families and for the whole...
Basic Guidelines for working with a child or teen to ensure they are empowered to remain safe from sexual and other abuse.
A collaborative approach to preventing child sexual abuse Char Rivette, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director, ChicagoCAC We have the power to eliminate child sexual abuse. At Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC), we work toward this vision by uniting public, private and community partners to ensure the safety, health and well-being...
A Shelter for Victims of Sexual Abuse Nelson Giovanelli Rosendo dos Santos, Co-founder Especially in recent years the Catholic Church has openly and courageously faced the problem of sexual abuse and power within it. Recently, the Fazenda da Esperança[1] has been appointed as an entity that has made an...
Signature Bank Supports Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention and Many Other Charities Through Jeans Day Fundraiser Once a month, Signature Bank selects a charity to support that is near and dear to the hearts of its customers or employees. Each employee who contributes to the selected charity can wear...
Michael D. Hoffman, Founder, Survivor My name is Mike Hoffman. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse by clergy for five years when I was very young. Now, I am 55 years old. My wife and I have been married for 26 years, and we have two beautiful...
Teresa Pitt Green, Founder I remember early steps to found this magazine, which now reaches every diocese in the United States – and is read in English-speaking Catholic circles around the world, like the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Australia, Guam, South Africa and the Vatican. There was that first...
Our Jewish sisters and brothers are recognizing the issue of child sexual abuse and developing child protection measures. One leader is Sacred Spaces, founded by Shira Berkovits. Ph.D., JD, who is a behavioral psychologist and attorney. Sacred Spaces is a national non-profit organization that provides Jewish institutions with professional...
Teresa Pitt Green, Co-Founder Child protection efforts are needed everywhere it seems. In just the past year, the sexual abuse of children and minors has continued unabated in places other than the Catholic Church—the film industry, high-stakes sports, schools, day cares and even children’s foundations. After two years volunteering...