I come from a family of pedophiles, it’s OK to like Michael Jackson
I grew up in a family where everyone was either sexually abused, was an abuser, or facilitated abuse. And I still like Michael Jackson’s music.
Pedophiles on YouTube are symptom of a bigger problem
Pedophiles on YouTube: while parents are aghast, they don’t seem to realize that YouTube is only a symptom of a larger problem.
Maternal home visiting services prevent childhood trauma, saving lives, and money
20 years ago CDC research on childhood trauma, called ACEs, showed survivors lead shorter sicker lives. Why aren’t we preventing it?
How to appreciate survivors of abuse, while supporting it’s victims
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other traumas are rightly proud of overcoming the horrendous mistreatment they have suffered. At the same time, victims of abuse want understanding and support for the enormous harm they have suffered. Survivors are...
Getting My Sister Hooked On Opioids, Again
I’m helping my sister get addicted to opioids, because for her, life without coping mechanisms is worse than life with them and she has a lot to cope with.
Adverse Childhood Experiences, addiction and prostitution
An interview with the Stop Abuse Campaign’s Melanie Blow about ACEs, addiction, prostitution and child sex abuse laws and policy.
Stop Abuse Campaign, sponsors, allies gather to present petition for Child Victims Act
The Stop Abuse Campaign, along with sponsors of the Child Victims Act and advocates and allies for the bill, presented a petition in support of it.
The One Blog About Pedophile Signals You Won’t Share
Butterflies and other signals pedophiles supposedly identify themselves with and use to express the sex of children they are interested in.
Roy Moore, Senator Flanagan and Governor Cuomo
Republicans won’t disavow Roy Moore bringing them dangerously close to being the Pro Child Sexual Abuse party. In NY that’s been the case for 10 years
Survivors Surviving the Holidays
The holidays tend to be a tough time of year for survivors of child abuse. But common decency and thoughtfulness can help you survive the holidays.
What you need to know about child sex trafficking
How many children are involved in child sex trafficking in the United States? What can you do to ensure your child doesn’t end up being trafficked?
Incest: Why I keep talking about it
It’s never easy to talk about being raped. It’s never easy to use words like “incest” and “victim” about yourself. I still do it, and I have my reasons why.
“No One Is More Vulnerable…”
Sexually abused children are the most vulnerable people, and that they need to be protected by passing the Child Victims Act. NY Attorney General
A teacher was fired for sexual abuse
A teacher was fired for sexual abuse with students. No teacher should put students through sexual abuse. If one does, he or she should be fired
Outrage does not prevent child abuse
We’re shocked by stories of children murdered and horribly abused, but don’t spend enough to protect children through Maternal Home Visiting programs.
