RAINN is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of communities affected by sexual violence by providing quality hotline services around the clock at an affordable cost.
Read MoreA friend of mine jokingly refers to me a “Pryzbylewski,” referring to the cop-turned-teacher in “The Wire” who develops a strong relationship with the middle schoolers in his class—many of whom are affiliated with gangs. I’m an ex-cop and I’ve got strong relationships with my students, but I don’t see that as a big accomplishment.
Read MoreSelf care is about taking steps to feel healthy and comfortable. Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault.
Read MoreEleanor Morrison, mother, activist, and author of the new board book, C is for Consent, sat down to speak with us about the ways parents, relatives, and caregivers can teach and model consent from birth.
Read MoreInternational Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 47, Issue 3, June 2018, Pages 780–787
Child maltreatment is a pressing social problem in the USA and internationally. There are increasing calls for the use of a public health approach to child maltreatment, but the effective adoption of such an approach requires a sound foundation of epidemiological data.
Read MoreBeing sexually assaulted is one of the most traumatic experiences you can go through in your lifetime. Regardless of the circumstances under which it happened, you need to know that what happened isn’t your fault.
Read MoreThe first step in helping children who have been abused or neglected is learning to recognize the signs of maltreatment. The presence of a single sign does not necessarily mean that child maltreatment is occurring in a family, but a closer look at the situation may be warranted when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination.
Read MoreEducators play a key role in protecting children from sexual abuse. Understanding your role in the safety and support of children can help keep them safe from abuse.
Read MoreAny intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under 18 years old is considered child abuse. Child abuse takes many forms, which often occur at the same time.
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Based on the bestselling book: BROKEN SILENCE - Living a Life of Passion and Purpose after Sexual Abuse - A Dancer's Story
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A true-crime podcast giving voices back to the victims of child abuse and shining a harsh spotlight on the parents, guardians, and caretakers who silenced them.
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Monday to Friday's "Stop Child Abuse Now" (SCAN) features trauma-informed HOSTs and Co-hosts and respected child abuse prevention, intervention, and recovery advocates. They're all volunteers members of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse.
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This podcast shows from an intersectional lens of a Black woman, Ingrid D. Johnson, healing after the trauma of child abuse.
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