News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
If you want to protect children, you need to know where they are being approached, and how. So I share this not as a news story so much as an informational tool. “The Covid-19 predator handbook contained details about how … Continued
In my field of work, I am keenly aware of how hackers are trying to take advantage of the stress of everyday life and people adjusting to working at home to try and fool them into clicking things they shouldn’t … Continued
‘They travel hours to see a doctor for a minute’: India’s mental health crisis Millions Of Americans Battle Major Depression But Don’t Get The Help They Need ‘We have no solution’: Grim state of Oregon mental health system laid bare … Continued
This article is from 2018, and is obviously written to Churches, but I think this bit is applicable in every setting, church, schools, sport teams, and society in general: We should not just worry about the creepy guy in the … Continued
This is a fairly educational piece, because the notes, on the surface, don’t seem all that abnormal. But as the article says: But taken in context, the correspondence penned by disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to the young men he is … Continued
This is an important reason to learn a little psychology. “Recent documentaries and exposes have gone into great detail regarding the charges that have been leveled against these men. Many brave victims have spoken out against these men and their … Continued
Notice also what Megan doesn’t say: “Although survivors come from a wide set of backgrounds, experts say they have one commonality: a vulnerability to exploit, according to Megan Cutter, associate director of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. “Particularly with minors, … Continued
Guideposts for Surviving a Loved One’s Suicide How to Deal with an Anxiety Attack Stigma: Persevering in the face of negative perception What It Takes to Be an Mental Health Advocate: An Interview With Christina Huff Promoting A Better System … Continued
One of the reasons I hate any kind of generalization about any group is that it allows for society, as a whole, to ignore some individuals behavior, just because it doesn’t fit the narrative. For example, this happened is South … Continued
While I usually focus on children being abused I’m not blind to the fact that many adults are as well, and I’m also informed enough to know that some of the same tactics that work to groom children and their … Continued