It’s time.
The cultural shift in the last few weeks has been notable. A culture that believes victims, that allows victims to come forward without fear of retaliation or blame, that holds perpetrators accountable –Â this is what …
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Tribune: Facebook Live assault of girl, 15: ‘No one human deserves what happened to her’
This is horrifying. Many viewers saw this sexual assault of a child and did nothing to help her. We cannot assume that others are taking action to protect the children around us. Be the person …
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“We’re against ‘No, Run and Tell!” And Here’s Why”
“When ‘stranger danger’ awareness became popular, the concept of teaching children to shout ‘no!’ run away, and tell someone was the mantra for prevention advocates… So why doesn’t it necessarily work to help protect kids …
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A Message from ATSA
“We need to recognize that, like every other form of violence, child sexual abuse is an avoidable tragedy. We need to ensure that real resources are directed to the thoughtful development, rigorous evaluation, and broad …
To Prevent Sexual Assault, Schools and Parents Start Early
Preventing sexual assault starts early, and it’s our responsibility as adults to keep kids safe and teach them how to stay safe as they go out on their own. Check out this great piece from …
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What Parents Need to Know When Selecting A Program
Getting ready to send kids back to school? In addition to pencils and crayons, don’t forget to add knowledge about keeping kids safe to your list. Check out this helpful site that includes questions to …
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Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
“But we shouldn’t stray far from focusing on, extending help to, and seeking to be sensitive to the survivors and using these cases educationally to better protect other children.” A powerful op-ed from Charles M. …
Luminary Award Dinner in the news
Our Luminary Award Dinner has made a splash in local news! The fundraiser was featured in both IOnTheScene and Candid Candace, highlighting the Chicago community leaders and other supporters in attendance. We’re thrilled to have …