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Reading – 30% of kids face sexual abuse in some form – The Times of India
“When Gayathri Keerthana, a Coimbatorebased child counsellor, was talking to a group of Class 6 children about good touch and bad touch, one of the girls broke into tears. She said she was being abused by her father’s friends for a long time. This is not an isolated case. A study conducted by Aram Foundation,…
Pope apologises for organised child abuse but not cover-up
Pope Benedict XVI has issued an apology for the decades of child abuse inflicted by priests or nuns in Catholic-run institutions. The apology has naturally divided opinion among the faithful and the survivors. Altar Boy author Andrew Madden was one commentator with the view that the actions of the church when dealing with allegations and…
Link – Child Sexual Abuse: When Trust Gets Shattered
Lots of good information in this article: Recognize the signs and know what to do for kids who have endured this trauma. It’s vital that all adults, but especially parents, know what to look for. Children being abused are going to be reluctant to talk about it, and they will do what they can to…
Link – Survivors of clergy sexual abuse discuss how ‘Spotlight’ portrayed their trauma
I have not seen the new movie Spotlight, and with my current travel/work schedule there’s not much chance that I will see it any time soon. If you have, what did you think of how it portrayed the abuse? If you’re planning on seeing it, consider submitting a review? Survivors of clergy sexual abuse discuss…
Sharing – Patrice Evra: Ex-Manchester United star wants to end violence against children and details his own experience of sexual abuse
How many times have we heard “why did you wait so long to speak out?” Have we considered what we’ve done to make survivors feel safe to do so? Have we considered what our friend or family group would need to look like in order for a survivor to feel safe opening up about their experiences?
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