I am an advocate for children who are victims of sex abuse. I am Founder of House of Courage, a non profit that offers support, education and healing to victims
This lady...is AMAZING!! She is my hero!! Take a listen to this powerful Ted Talk she gave...@taranaburke It had me crying, shouting, and rooting for the Me Too movement just as I always… https://t.co/BrDK6Ta9oH
I just got the letter from the IRS today that my 501c3 status is approved!! This now means my Nonprofit is tax exempt and anyone who donates can write it off on their taxes as a donation!!… https://t.co/1bpdz1voBP
#givingtuesday is here and I’m hoping to get the funding started for my Non Profit Center House of Courage. This center will provide healing, education and hope to children who have been… https://t.co/pm78E7EXks
Stage 3: Filling a need
Once the sex offender begins to fill the child's needs, that adult may assume noticeably more importance in the child's life and may become idealized. Gifts,… https://t.co/DXa3gmFcAG
Stage 2: Gaining the victim's trust
The sex offender gains trust by watching and gathering information about the child, getting to know his needs and how to fill them. In this regard, sex… https://t.co/XdaF3Ms3Bi
After reading an article on social media about a teacher who was fired for child sexual abuse I was stunned at how many people questioned what the word “grooming” meant in part of the… https://t.co/yK0vfoYNfS
It is easy for some people to say that a victim is being too sensitive or exaggerating their sexual abuse...why? My guess...You can’t see any scars or bruising on the inside, you can’t… https://t.co/sdSiIC2ssc
It is easy for some people to say that a victim is being too sensitive or exaggerating their sexual abuse...why? My guess...You can’t see any scars or bruising on the inside, you can’t see… https://t.co/W45uskazzu
Do everything in your power to make a child feel safe in their most vulnerable moments and you’ll forever impact their lives.
#abuserecovery… https://t.co/rbZt8oRanx