The reality of abuse can no longer denied. It is urgent that children be educated as to how to take an active role in protecting themselves.
The news is full of daily accounts regarding children that have been molested and have had to bear the burden of their dark secrets. My private practice sees and interacts with families and children on a regular basis where abuse is part of their reality. We must educate other professionals, teachers, parents, and children in all settings where children exist.
Satish Namjoshi, MD
Board Certified Pediatrician, American Board of Pediatrics |
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| Nothing in life has the potential to bring more agony, confusion, and fury to the heart of a person than facing the issues related sexual abuse. It is an inconceivable wound.
Annette Schuster offers a profoundly sensitive, wise, and useful map to navigate the unique waters that leaders must face when trying to protect the organization, its employees, volunteers, families and children in its care.
Annette is fundamentally committed to the child, but is richly aware of the complexity you must face as leaders, therapists, medical professionals, teachers, and parents when you must address issues of abuse.
My only regret is that this resource was not available for the hundreds of thousands of children who have asked for help or hinted that they were experiencing desperate problems. My delight is this resource will truly save many children from harm that often remains unaddressed for a lifetime.
Dan B. Allender, PhD.
President Mars Hill Graduate School |
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| Words from Survivors: |
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Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse were part of my daily reality. I was bounced like a ping-pang ball from one foster home to another after my mother was murdered when I was 9 years-old. People say, “I think people exaggerate about the reality of sexual' abuse.” Mine is a matter of public record.
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| V. Allmeyer |
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Kids must be taught that somebody will listen and believe them. Nobody would listen when I told them that my brother, Step-Dad, and a close family friend had abused me. I carried the shame and pain of these hidden secrets deep within my heart until 5 years ago. I was married at fifteen, divorced at seventeen, spent sixteen years as an addict, and eventually contracted the HIV virus. I believe all children, should be taught how to protect themselves and how to get help if they find themselves in a situation where they are abused.
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| Karen H.C. |
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