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FOR ABUSE OF ANY KIND NATIONWIDE CONTACT:
Darkness to Light's National Helpline Network
1-866-FOR-LIGHT (1-866-367-5444)
http://www.darknesstolight.org/7Steps/step2.aspinfo to protect children
http://www.darknesstolight.org/7Steps/step2.aspMore than 80% of sexual abuse cases occur in one-adult/one-child situations.Reduce the risk. Protect children.* Understand that abusers often become friendly with potential victims and their families, enjoying family activities, earning trust, and gaining time alone with children.
* Think carefully about the safety of any one-adult/one-child situations. Choose group situations when possible.
* Think carefully about the safety of situations in which older youth have access to younger children. Make sure that multiple adults are present who can supervise.
* Set an example by personally avoiding one-adult/one-child situations with children other than your own.
* Monitor children's Internet use. Offenders use the Internet to lure children into physical contact.There are things you can do to protect children when you want them to have time alone with another adult.* Drop in unexpectedly when the child is alone with any adult, even trusted family members.
* Make sure outings are observable, if not by you, then by others.
* Ask the adult about the specifics of the planned activities before the child leaves your care. Notice the adult's ability to be specific.
* Talk with the child when he or she returns. Notice the child's mood and whether the child can tell you with confidence how the time was spent.
* Find a way to tell the adults who care for children that you and the child are educated about child sexual abuse. Be that direct.
* http://www.darknesstolight.org/7Steps/step2.aspBE A VOICE VIDEO
MY THREE SISTERS AND I ARE SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS AT THE HAND OF OUR FATHER. I HAVE 5 DAUGHTERS AND ONE OF THEM WAS ALSO MOLESTED BY SOMEONE THAT WE KNEW AND TRUSTED. WE WENT THROUGH THE PROSECUTION PROCESS WITH BOTH MY FATHER AND THE ONE THAT MOLESTED MY 8 YEAR OLD AT THE TIME. IT WAS NOT AN EASY THING TO DO. BUT SOMETHING THAT HAD TO BE DONE. IT WAS THE START OF HEALING FOR OUR FAMILY I TRULY BELIEVE. I WANT TO DO MY PART IN BEING A VOICE FOR CHILDREN. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND CHANGE THE WORLD THAT THEY ARE FORCED TO LIVE IN!
I WANT CHILDREN TO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE RIGHTS.
THEY CAN SPEAK OUT AGAINST THOSE THAT PREY UPON THEM.
I WANT THEM TO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE JUST AS MUCH POWER AS THE OFFENDERS DO. WHETHER THAT OFFENDER BE A STRANGER, TEACHER OR EVEN THEIR FATHER. WE HAVE TO EDUCATE THEM AND MAKE THEM AWARE THAT THEY HAVE A VOICE.
I WROTE A SONG ABOUT ABUSE IN FEBURARY OF 2006 WHEN MY I CAME BACK FROM MY FATHERS FINAL PAROLE HEARING. HE WILL BE OUT IN AUG. OF 2007.
I SING WITH A GOSPEL GROUP CALLED NEW VISION AND WE HAVE "BE A VOICE" IN OUR LINEUP. I HAVE THREE OF MY GIRLS SINGING WITH ME. I HAVE MANY PEOPLE THAT COME UP TO ME AFTER CONCERTS SHARING THEIR STORIES OF ABUSE. AND I ALSO HAVE THOSE THAT LOOK AT ME WITH GLARING EYES FOR HAVING THE "NERVE" TO SING ABOUT SUCH THINGS IN CHURCH. TO THAT I SAY....OH WELL.
ITS NOT GONNA STOP ME FROM SINGING AND SPEAKING ABOUT INCEST AND OTHER FORMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE. AS LONG AS I CAN SING...THAT’S WHAT I'M GONNA DO. I HAVE FINALLY FOUND MY PURPOSE ON THIS PLANET. I FINALLY FEEL LIKE WHAT MY SISTERS AND DAUGHTHER AND I WENT THROUGH WAS NOT IN VAIN.
MY GOAL IS TO NOT ONLY BRING AWARENESS WITH MY SONG. BUT TO HELP SURVIVORS LIKE MYSELF TO HEAL. BY HEALING OURSELVES, WE CAN THEN HELP CHILDREN THAT STILL FACE THE HORRIFFIC THINGS THAT WE ENDURED GROWING UP.
IT HAS TAKEN ME A LONG TIME TO REALIZE THAT GOD WILL USE ME, JUST AS I AM, WITH ALL MY FAULTS AND FEARS AND HANGUPS. I CAN STILL BE A VOICE AND HOPEFULLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THOSE INNOCENT ONES THAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE PROTECTING!
IT'S OUR JOB AS HUMAN BEINGS TO GET INVOLVED. IT'S TIME TO BREAK THE SILENCE AND LET THESE MONSTERS KNOW THAT WE ARE UNITED IN THIS WAR AGAINST OUR CHILDREN!
WE NO LONGER CALL OURSELVES VICTIMS BUT SURVIVORS.....SO PREDITORS BEWARE!!!!
THE TABLES ARE BEING TURNED. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!
Dear innocent one,
I am writing this letter to any child out there that has gone through or is going through sexual abuse. First of all I have to let you know that you are STILL that precious, innocent child. Nothing can ever take that away from you. What you have gone through or are going through now is NOT a reflection of who you are. I want you to know that you have the right to BE A VOICE for yourself! You have the right to be treated the way a child should be treated. To be loved unconditionally. To be protected at any cost. I want you to know that you have the ability to change the world that you live in. No matter who is abusing you, be it a stranger, teacher, or a family member. You have the RIGHT not to be abused or mistreated. I'm begging you to please, please find someone that you can trust and tell. And if they don't believe you, tell someone else. And you keep on telling until someone hears you. If you want to write to me, I PROMISE YOU that I will not only believe you, but I will do everything in my power to help you. Please believe that there is hope. There is a life out there that you deserve and are worthy of. Telling someone is the key to unlocking that door. Give yourself a gift that you deserve. Give yourself the gift of freedom. Tell someone, please!
In His love,
Yvonne [email protected]
BE A VOICE!
Dear Parent,We have the most important job that was ever given to a human being on this planet. That is the job of being a parent. The children that God entrusts us with depend on us not only for their survival as young ones growing up, to be loved and protected; but also for their very make up of who they will one day become as adults. Too many fathers and mothers abuse the privilege of being a parent. They treat the gift that they have been given so carelessly. My entire being aches for those who have parents that are too selfish to think above their own needs. Those that would harm a child for their own pleasure, Those who would neglect a child and put themselves above that trusting child’s needs. Whether you are a survivor of any kind of abuse; be it physical or sexual, or you were blessed with loving, caring parents. I'm begging you to stand with me, and lets make this world a world that is worthy of the innocent. It's our job as human beings. Start by being the kind of parent that your child deserves. And second, don't turn a blind eye to those children around you. Love them, protect them, and cherish them for the precious gifts that they are!
In His love,
Yvonne :)
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