Dr. Towanna Freeman, a leading youth advocate, was asked about the case of the 12-year old pregnant girl who was kidnapped by her father. When asked how people can protect their children, Dr. Freeman had this to say:
Sexual abuse can absolutely devastate a person’s life. No matter how small the act, it can take a lifetime to reverse the damages. Here are five easy steps you can take to protect your family and loved ones from sexual abuse.
1. Have open discussion about what is healthy sexual behavior and what is abusive sexual behavior.
2. Let children know they can come to you if they are not comfortable being around a particular adult or older child.
3. Talk openly and often about inappropriate sexual behavior that you see on television or hear about in the media.
4. Inform other adults or older children who spend time around or supervise the children that if the child does not want a hug or kiss, then a simple handshake is perfectly acceptable.
5. Finally, educate yourself to recognize warning signs that a child may have been sexually abused.
Life Coach, Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and Author. Principal consultant of Towanna Freeman & Associates and founder of the Young Women’s Empowerment Network, Towanna Freeman is a proven leader in developing and implementing successful leadership, teambuilding and strategic change initiatives in major corporations. Her particular expertise is in shaping corporate strategy and developing quantitative and qualitative measures of bottom-line benefits. To reach Towanna for speaking or media appearances, please call (901) 413-0203.
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Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gretchen Paules and I am the Administrative Director of a newly formed nonprofit called the Let Go...Let Peace Come In Foundation. Our mission at LGLPCI is to help heal and support adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse worldwide. The Let Go...Let Peace Come In Foundation has a website www.letgoletpeacecomein.org where survivors can post a childhood photo & caption, their story, or their creative expressions. By uniting survivors from across the globe to share their experiences we are not only helping them to heal but also providing a stronger and more powerful voice for those survivors who are lost or have not yet found the courage to speak out. Please share this website information with those in your group who could benefit from having a safe and judgment-free environment to share their story. Together we can; together we should; together we NEED to stand up and be counted. As a newly formed nonprofit we need your help to spread the word about our foundation and how it can help survivors. Please e-mail me directly with any questions you may have. I do know that we have at least one survivor group locally that uses our site as a tool during their meeting sessions because some of their survivors found it easier and more helpful to share in print before they shared in person. Maybe our site could be a helpful tool for some of the survivors you see in your practice. Please share our information with anyone you think could benefit. We also have media kits that include flyers and pamphlets available upon request. Thank you for everything that you do.
Warmest Regards,
Gretchen Paules
Let Go...Let Peace Come In Foundation
111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 212
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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