Child Abuse

Surviving Childhood Abuse
Surviving Child Abuse has Lasting Long Term Effects
There are over 73 million children in the United States alone and of these thousands are abused every day. This lens is being written as a way to give a voice, my voice, to some of the unspeakable things children suffer. If you are squeamish I would warn you about watching the Video as it is pretty graphic. There is nothing pretty about Abuse, but there are ways to help those that are suffering now, or have suffered in the past. I know because I was a victim. I know the pain, loneliness, lac...

How to Prevent Sexual Abuse
How to Protect Children From Sexual Abuse
I teach a course in how to protect children from sexual abuse to professionals, child care agencies, and parents. I am also an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse myself. Preventing child sexual abuse is the responsibility of adults, however much of the emphasis is put on children to stop sexual abuse. We teach our children to say "no" to unwanted touch, and to tell an adult if someone touches them inappropriately. Unfortunately when those are the only steps we are taking, the sole respo...

Fight Against Child Abuse
Child Abuse Out In The Open
Child abuse is wrong. Help me stop it. Become informed on child abuse, what the signs are, what to do about it and how even a phone call can help save someone's life. Use this lens as a resource. Make your own lens about it. Let me know if there is anything else I can add to it. Forward it to someone you think may need help or just pass it along to your friends and family. Child abuse happens. It is real. Ignoring it won't make it go away. Image credit to Ecolicious aka G.C-H.

In Memory of Lisa Steinberg, A Tragic Victim of Child Abuse
A Tribute to A Beautiful Child
This lens is dedicated to the memory of Lisa Steinberg, a beautiful child, who tragically died from abuse at the age of six. She's had a lasting impact on me and many others who were so profoundly touched by the tragic circumstances of her life and death. The memory of her radiant spirit will always live on in my heart.

Child Abuse Prevention
Stop Child Abuse
I have written this lens because I have seen first hand the effect that child abuse can have. I hope that you support our children in the fight against Child Abuse by speaking up & letting your voice be heard! We can no longer just sit back. Children are our most precious gift. Spread The Word!

Growing Up A Foster Kid in the CPS Care System
Growing Up a Foster Child - Child Abuse in Care
Sure, foster care is necessary and great to have. But for each child it is a different experience, and for me, it wasn't necessarily a good one. Here are some thoughts from me on the subject. I also plan to extend this as ti me goes on, with my specific experiences and information. Be patient with me on this one, as some of it is painful but needs to be told. Its cathartic to know I do not have to suffer in silence, and maybe it will bring someone else comfort. Most importantly, if you can re...

Prevent Child Abuse
Help prevent child abuse.
Help prevent child abuse. Place a link on your site to www.ChildWise.net A hard working Australian child protection charity, Child Wise, could use your support. Why not add a link to their site from your social website. Spreading the word about Child protection is one way to stop Child abuse. Someone reading your site might have a need to contact them. Child abuse is a big threat to the future of children around the world. Place a link to www.childwise.net