child sexual abuse
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To the Fiercest Mama Bear I Know…
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clay county schools: who is protecting our children?
There’s a heartbreaking truth that many current and former students in Clay County are carrying in silence. Some have bravely spoken out, while others say they just want to forget. Forget the abuse. Forget the trauma. Forget that the people who should have protected them didn’t. But forgetting does not heal wounds. Silence does not…
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Protecting Children from Online Exploitation
As a child advocate and someone with a deeply personal connection to the devastating impact of exploitation, I understand the importance of staying vigilant to protect our children. Growing up, I experienced how abuse and secrecy can shatter a young person’s sense of trust and safety. Now, as an adult, I’m dedicated to ensuring that…
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the real pandemic- porn
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this is grooming
Childhood grooming oftentimes looks innocent but over time can have devastating effects on children well into their adult years. This is the story of my aunt’s groomer, turned abuser, and how this was the cause of her untimely death. TheBoldAdvocate shares how a distant relative also groomed her but did not have victory over her!
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SPOTTING AND PREVENTING A CHILD SEXUAL PREDATOR
Sexual predators can be from any background, often undetectable by appearances alone. A study categorizes these offenders into manipulative, opportunist, and coercive types, with child molesters typically being manipulative and targeting known victims. Spotting predatory behavior can be difficult but indicators involve pushing boundaries and constantly being where children are present. Other red flags can…