Stop The Silence - For Our Children's Sake

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Part of my mission for The Maverick Mom is to call out and highlight nonprofit causes that are doing Uncommon Good in the world.

The one I’ve chosen to talk about today cuts me to the core: www.12for12k.org is raising money to support the work of Stop the Silence – a nonprofit that is completely focused on the heartbreaking work of dealing with the sexual abuse of children.

Did you know that in the U.S. alone, at least one out of four girls and one out of seven boys are sexually abused by 18 years old. Nearly 50 percent of all sexual assaults are against girls aged 15 or younger. As a mother, these are statistics I can hardly bear to consider.

The life victims live if they are not properly treated is full of shame, poor school performance, depression, psychosis, promiscuity, teen pregnancy, prostitution, drug abuse, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, homelessness, suicide and homicide, and chronic disease.

Stop the Silencehas a three part mission to stem this epidemic. They are committed to exposing and stoping child sexual abuse and help survivors heal worldwide. The charity’s overarching goals are to:

1) help stop child sexual abuse (CSA) and related forms of violence;

2) promote healing of victims and survivors;

3) celebrate the lives of those healed.

Through their work, Stop the Silence aims to address the relationships between child sexual abuse and the broader issues of overall family and community violence, and violence within and between communities.

www.12for12k.org has made is their mission to raise money for this uncommonly worthy cause during the month of February. I will support them and I am asking every mompreneur who reads this blog to do the same. Even $10 will make a difference. I will forgo my trips to Starbucks this month to make my contribution. I hope you will find a way to offer your support, too.

I retweeted a great quote today: “Anything you ignore, you condone.”- Coach Gary Henson ~

For our children’s sake, we cannot afford to ignore Stop the Silence. Join me, won’t you?

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http://allenwalton.com/ allen
Great article. There is way too many people who refuse to step up and take responsibility for helping our fellow man. And that is really a terrible thing when it comes to ignoring the plight of children. I applaud you for writing about this subject. Good for you.
http://allenwalton.com/ allen
Great article. There is way too many people who refuse to step up and take responsibility for helping our fellow man. And that is really a terrible thing when it comes to ignoring the plight of children. I applaud you for writing about this subject. Good for you.
http://allenwalton.com allen
Great article. There is way too many people who refuse to step up and take responsibility for helping our fellow man. And that is really a terrible thing when it comes to ignoring the plight of children. I applaud you for writing about this subject. Good for you.
http://dannybrown.me/ Danny Brown
Sarah,
Thank you for both the support by writing this post and highlighting the Stop the Silence charity, and for supporting the work we’re trying to do. Children needs the voices and protection of those that can offer it and Stop the Silence is making these voices heard.
Thank you again, it’s people like you that make the goal happen.
Danny Brown
Founder, 12for12k Challenge
http://www.12for12k.org
http://dannybrown.me/ Danny Brown
Sarah,
Thank you for both the support by writing this post and highlighting the Stop the Silence charity, and for supporting the work we’re trying to do. Children needs the voices and protection of those that can offer it and Stop the Silence is making these voices heard.
Thank you again, it’s people like you that make the goal happen.
Danny Brown
Founder, 12for12k Challenge
http://www.12for12k.org
http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown
Sarah,
Thank you for both the support by writing this post and highlighting the Stop the Silence charity, and for supporting the work we’re trying to do. Children needs the voices and protection of those that can offer it and Stop the Silence is making these voices heard.
Thank you again, it’s people like you that make the goal happen.
Danny Brown
Founder, 12for12k Challenge
http://www.12for12k.org
http://fendergurl.worldpress.com/ fendergurl
A truly upsetting topic and as a parent of 2 young children, I also fear for their safety when reading those statistics. We will make a difference and create awareness.
http://fendergurl.worldpress.com/ fendergurl
A truly upsetting topic and as a parent of 2 young children, I also fear for their safety when reading those statistics. We will make a difference and create awareness.
http://fendergurl.worldpress.com fendergurl
A truly upsetting topic and as a parent of 2 young children, I also fear for their safety when reading those statistics. We will make a difference and create awareness.
Jenny
Thanks for highlighting this organization. You totally rock!
Jenny
Thanks for highlighting this organization. You totally rock!
Jenny
Thanks for highlighting this organization. You totally rock!
http://www.wwish-inc.com/ Laura Cruikshank
Sarah, Thanks for sharing this and shedding more light on an issue that is grossly under represented in our society. Another organization that is working tirelessly to eradicate rape and sexual abuse is a non profit called (Wo)Men Speak Out. My organization WWISH, Women’s Wellness and Integrated Social Health hosted a benefit for them in Oct. Look them up if you get a chance.
Again, Thanks for sharing.
Laura Cruikshank
http://www.wwish-inc.com/ Laura Cruikshank
Sarah, Thanks for sharing this and shedding more light on an issue that is grossly under represented in our society. Another organization that is working tirelessly to eradicate rape and sexual abuse is a non profit called (Wo)Men Speak Out. My organization WWISH, Women’s Wellness and Integrated Social Health hosted a benefit for them in Oct. Look them up if you get a chance.
Again, Thanks for sharing.
Laura Cruikshank
http://www.wwish-inc.com Laura Cruikshank
Sarah, Thanks for sharing this and shedding more light on an issue that is grossly under represented in our society. Another organization that is working tirelessly to eradicate rape and sexual abuse is a non profit called (Wo)Men Speak Out. My organization WWISH, Women’s Wellness and Integrated Social Health hosted a benefit for them in Oct. Look them up if you get a chance.
Again, Thanks for sharing.
Laura Cruikshank
http://www.melmenzies.co.uk/ Mel Menzies
Well done! Evil abounds when good men (or women) do nothing. This is a terrible indictment on us all. Children need our compassion, our understanding, and our protection. Mel Menzies, author of A Painful Post Mortem, a story of love and loss
http://www.melmenzies.co.uk/ Mel Menzies
Well done! Evil abounds when good men (or women) do nothing. This is a terrible indictment on us all. Children need our compassion, our understanding, and our protection. Mel Menzies, author of A Painful Post Mortem, a story of love and loss
http://www.melmenzies.co.uk/ Mel Menzies
Well done! Evil abounds when good men (or women) do nothing. This is a terrible indictment on us all. Children need our compassion, our understanding, and our protection. Mel Menzies, author of A Painful Post Mortem, a story of love and loss
Jami
I used to work with children and families and now work with adult trauma survivors. Most of the people I work with are victims of sexual abuse, typically as children. I have seen statistics as high as one in three girls before the age of 16 will be victims of sexual abuse and one in six boys before the the age of 18. These are only cases that are reported. Most of my patients have never spoken of their abuse until I see them. One woman had never spoken of her abuse and she was 68 years old; this is common.
I wish that this topic would receive more attention, and child abuse in general. It is an intergenerational disease and impacts our whole society, not just families. It impacts our businesses, our communities, and our schools on all levels. Thank you for bringing up this topic.
Jami
I used to work with children and families and now work with adult trauma survivors. Most of the people I work with are victims of sexual abuse, typically as children. I have seen statistics as high as one in three girls before the age of 16 will be victims of sexual abuse and one in six boys before the the age of 18. These are only cases that are reported. Most of my patients have never spoken of their abuse until I see them. One woman had never spoken of her abuse and she was 68 years old; this is common.
I wish that this topic would receive more attention, and child abuse in general. It is an intergenerational disease and impacts our whole society, not just families. It impacts our businesses, our communities, and our schools on all levels. Thank you for bringing up this topic.
Jami
I used to work with children and families and now work with adult trauma survivors. Most of the people I work with are victims of sexual abuse, typically as children. I have seen statistics as high as one in three girls before the age of 16 will be victims of sexual abuse and one in six boys before the the age of 18. These are only cases that are reported. Most of my patients have never spoken of their abuse until I see them. One woman had never spoken of her abuse and she was 68 years old; this is common.
I wish that this topic would receive more attention, and child abuse in general. It is an intergenerational disease and impacts our whole society, not just families. It impacts our businesses, our communities, and our schools on all levels. Thank you for bringing up this topic.
http://wwww.copywriterskitchen.com/ Lorraine
Thanks for this post.
One of the cruelest truth about child sexual abuse is that 80% is perpetrated by a member of the child’s family, or someone the child knows and often trusts.
Stop the Silence sounds like a wonderful organization. People in the New York metro area might also want to check out SafeHorizon.org and The Butler Child Advocacy Center, http://www.montekids.org/programs/butler/.
I can personally vouch for Butler Center’s incredible work as I worked closely with them (wrote their site’s copy). The professionals who work to heal these kids are living saints.
http://wwww.copywriterskitchen.com/ Lorraine
Thanks for this post.
One of the cruelest truth about child sexual abuse is that 80% is perpetrated by a member of the child’s family, or someone the child knows and often trusts.
Stop the Silence sounds like a wonderful organization. People in the New York metro area might also want to check out SafeHorizon.org and The Butler Child Advocacy Center, http://www.montekids.org/programs/butler/.
I can personally vouch for Butler Center’s incredible work as I worked closely with them (wrote their site’s copy). The professionals who work to heal these kids are living saints.
http://wwww.copywriterskitchen.com Lorraine
Thanks for this post.
One of the cruelest truth about child sexual abuse is that 80% is perpetrated by a member of the child’s family, or someone the child knows and often trusts.
Stop the Silence sounds like a wonderful organization. People in the New York metro area might also want to check out SafeHorizon.org and The Butler Child Advocacy Center, http://www.montekids.org/programs/butler/.
I can personally vouch for Butler Center’s incredible work as I worked closely with them (wrote their site’s copy). The professionals who work to heal these kids are living saints.
http://www.susanspencer.com/ susan spencer
What a wonderful article. I commend what you are doing to stop child and family violence in our communities. As a victim, myself, of physical violence, I have spent several years helping women & children byvolunteering for non-profit organizations who support women and children in crisis. It is astounding how prevalent it is in our society…oozing into every walk of life. A great source for violence stats & support is http://www.karisable.com. I wish you the best in your fight to stop family violence in our communities. Please let me know how I can help. I would like to get involved.
http://www.susanspencer.com/ susan spencer
What a wonderful article. I commend what you are doing to stop child and family violence in our communities. As a victim, myself, of physical violence, I have spent several years helping women & children byvolunteering for non-profit organizations who support women and children in crisis. It is astounding how prevalent it is in our society…oozing into every walk of life. A great source for violence stats & support is http://www.karisable.com. I wish you the best in your fight to stop family violence in our communities. Please let me know how I can help. I would like to get involved.
http://www.susanspencer.com susan spencer
What a wonderful article. I commend what you are doing to stop child and family violence in our communities. As a victim, myself, of physical violence, I have spent several years helping women & children byvolunteering for non-profit organizations who support women and children in crisis. It is astounding how prevalent it is in our society…oozing into every walk of life. A great source for violence stats & support is http://www.karisable.com. I wish you the best in your fight to stop family violence in our communities. Please let me know how I can help. I would like to get involved.
http://dannybrown.me/ Danny Brown
Thank you so much for bringing this to the attention of your readers, Sarah. The biggest problem (apart from the abuse itself) is the shame that these kids feel, which leads to the silence. Or the people who know it’s happening and don’t speak up.
Your sharing of this is exactly the kind of support that Stop the Silence needs, and the reason that the 12for12k Challenge is supporting it as our February charity.
Thank you so much.
Danny Brown
Founder, 12for12k
http://www.12for12k.org
http://dannybrown.me/ Danny Brown
Thank you so much for bringing this to the attention of your readers, Sarah. The biggest problem (apart from the abuse itself) is the shame that these kids feel, which leads to the silence. Or the people who know it’s happening and don’t speak up.
Your sharing of this is exactly the kind of support that Stop the Silence needs, and the reason that the 12for12k Challenge is supporting it as our February charity.
Thank you so much.
Danny Brown
Founder, 12for12k
http://www.12for12k.org
http://dannybrown.me Danny Brown
Thank you so much for bringing this to the attention of your readers, Sarah. The biggest problem (apart from the abuse itself) is the shame that these kids feel, which leads to the silence. Or the people who know it’s happening and don’t speak up.
Your sharing of this is exactly the kind of support that Stop the Silence needs, and the reason that the 12for12k Challenge is supporting it as our February charity.
Thank you so much.
Danny Brown
Founder, 12for12k
http://www.12for12k.org
http://www.apriltara.com April Tara
It just warms my heart to see people speaking out about this on behalf of the kids who can’t. Even though I’m not affiliated with 12for12k.org or StopCSA.org, this is still “my” cause because it hits so close to home. Thanks for sharing your post.
http://www.apriltara.com April Tara
It just warms my heart to see people speaking out about this on behalf of the kids who can’t. Even though I’m not affiliated with 12for12k.org or StopCSA.org, this is still “my” cause because it hits so close to home. Thanks for sharing your post.
http://www.thatcrazymom.com April
It just warms my heart to see people speaking out about this on behalf of the kids who can’t. Even though I’m not affiliated with 12for12k.org or StopCSA.org, this is still “my” cause because it hits so close to home. Thanks for sharing your post.
http://www.stopcsa.org/ Pamela Pine
Thanks, Maverick Mom!! And, to everyone who reads this and to everyone who contributes, thank you!! Pamela Pine, here. I am the Founder and CEO of Stop the Silence.
I want to extend an invitation and put forward a little request: I want to invite you to the sixth annual awareness raising event, the Run and Rally to Stop the Silence in on Apirl 19, 2009 in West Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. It is a run and it is a walk, but it is far more than that. We have inspirational speakers, we have informational booths, we have the Guardians of Children (GOC) bikers and Bikers Against Chiled Abuse (BACA) of Gettysburg coming to help really Stop the Silence, games and toys for kids, bands, food and more. Register to walk. Register to run. Register for the rally — but register. Register even if you can’t come (it’s only $20 bucks) — there is strenght in numbers and we’re trying to tell policymakers and the public that we intend to Stop the Silence together: http://www.stopcsa.org/Race. Join us in whatever way you can!! Thank you!
http://www.stopcsa.org/ Pamela Pine
Thanks, Maverick Mom!! And, to everyone who reads this and to everyone who contributes, thank you!! Pamela Pine, here. I am the Founder and CEO of Stop the Silence.
I want to extend an invitation and put forward a little request: I want to invite you to the sixth annual awareness raising event, the Run and Rally to Stop the Silence in on Apirl 19, 2009 in West Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. It is a run and it is a walk, but it is far more than that. We have inspirational speakers, we have informational booths, we have the Guardians of Children (GOC) bikers and Bikers Against Chiled Abuse (BACA) of Gettysburg coming to help really Stop the Silence, games and toys for kids, bands, food and more. Register to walk. Register to run. Register for the rally — but register. Register even if you can’t come (it’s only $20 bucks) — there is strenght in numbers and we’re trying to tell policymakers and the public that we intend to Stop the Silence together: http://www.stopcsa.org/Race. Join us in whatever way you can!! Thank you!
http://www.stopcsa.org Pamela Pine
Thanks, Maverick Mom!! And, to everyone who reads this and to everyone who contributes, thank you!! Pamela Pine, here. I am the Founder and CEO of Stop the Silence.
I want to extend an invitation and put forward a little request: I want to invite you to the sixth annual awareness raising event, the Run and Rally to Stop the Silence in on Apirl 19, 2009 in West Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. It is a run and it is a walk, but it is far more than that. We have inspirational speakers, we have informational booths, we have the Guardians of Children (GOC) bikers and Bikers Against Chiled Abuse (BACA) of Gettysburg coming to help really Stop the Silence, games and toys for kids, bands, food and more. Register to walk. Register to run. Register for the rally — but register. Register even if you can’t come (it’s only $20 bucks) — there is strenght in numbers and we’re trying to tell policymakers and the public that we intend to Stop the Silence together: http://www.stopcsa.org/Race. Join us in whatever way you can!! Thank you!
http://www.pinkexpertise.co.uk/ Lynette Allen
Follow you on Twitter and followed the link – very powerful, what a wonder you are to champion causes like these. With best wishes, Lynette x
http://www.pinkexpertise.co.uk/ Lynette Allen
Follow you on Twitter and followed the link – very powerful, what a wonder you are to champion causes like these. With best wishes, Lynette x
http://www.pinkexpertise.co.uk Lynette Allen
Follow you on Twitter and followed the link – very powerful, what a wonder you are to champion causes like these. With best wishes, Lynette x
http://www.InnNotes.blogspot.com/ Nancy Hinchliff
Susan,
Touching post. Having two daughters of my own, my heart goes out to the victims. I wholeheartedly support this effort. Have you put this on face book? or at least a link?
Nancy (Alekhouse on Twitter)
http://www.innNotes.blogspot.com
http://www.InnNotes.blogspot.com/ Nancy Hinchliff
Susan,
Touching post. Having two daughters of my own, my heart goes out to the victims. I wholeheartedly support this effort. Have you put this on face book? or at least a link?
Nancy (Alekhouse on Twitter)
http://www.innNotes.blogspot.com
http://www.InnNotes.blogspot.com Nancy Hinchliff
Susan,
Touching post. Having two daughters of my own, my heart goes out to the victims. I wholeheartedly support this effort. Have you put this on face book? or at least a link?
Nancy (Alekhouse on Twitter)
http://www.innNotes.blogspot.com
http://www.SandyGrason.com/ Sandy Grason
You rock! I love what you’re doing, you’re such a maverick
http://www.SandyGrason.com/ Sandy Grason
You rock! I love what you’re doing, you’re such a maverick
http://www.SandyGrason.com Sandy Grason
You rock! I love what you’re doing, you’re such a maverick
http://www.bettyconfidential.com/am/michelle.html Michelle Kemper Brownlow
This was amazing! As a former foster mom – I am WELL aware that there is NEVER enough out there to protect these kids! Bless you for blessing them!
http://www.bettyconfidential.com/am/michelle.html Michelle Kemper Brownlow
This was amazing! As a former foster mom – I am WELL aware that there is NEVER enough out there to protect these kids! Bless you for blessing them!
http://www.bettyconfidential.com/am/michelle.html Michelle Kemper Brownlow
This was amazing! As a former foster mom – I am WELL aware that there is NEVER enough out there to protect these kids! Bless you for blessing them!
http://www.micheledeville.com/ michele devile
Hi Sarah and thanks for the article and attention brought to this sad and heart-breaking issue. It is a huge problem in society and one that is often ignored and misunderstood. Continued education, advocacy and people like you are much needed and necessary to battle this problem that affects so many innocent children! I commend you and I am here to do anything I can to help and support. The issue is near and dear to my heart. I will continue to follow and again, anything I can do just shout! Michele DeVille
http://www.micheledeville.com/ michele devile
Hi Sarah and thanks for the article and attention brought to this sad and heart-breaking issue. It is a huge problem in society and one that is often ignored and misunderstood. Continued education, advocacy and people like you are much needed and necessary to battle this problem that affects so many innocent children! I commend you and I am here to do anything I can to help and support. The issue is near and dear to my heart. I will continue to follow and again, anything I can do just shout! Michele DeVille
http://www.micheledeville.com michele devile
Hi Sarah and thanks for the article and attention brought to this sad and heart-breaking issue. It is a huge problem in society and one that is often ignored and misunderstood. Continued education, advocacy and people like you are much needed and necessary to battle this problem that affects so many innocent children! I commend you and I am here to do anything I can to help and support. The issue is near and dear to my heart. I will continue to follow and again, anything I can do just shout! Michele DeVille
http://returntovirtues.com/ Adrian @ adriandayton
This is a great topic that needs more attention. Schools and work places need to be trained on looking for the signs and helping these victims get help.
Great book on the subject is “Random Family.” Its a hearbreaking documentary about three generations of a family and growing up dealing with abuse and poverty.
http://returntovirtues.com/ Adrian @ adriandayton
This is a great topic that needs more attention. Schools and work places need to be trained on looking for the signs and helping these victims get help.
Great book on the subject is “Random Family.” Its a hearbreaking documentary about three generations of a family and growing up dealing with abuse and poverty.
http://returntovirtues.com Adrian @ adriandayton
This is a great topic that needs more attention. Schools and work places need to be trained on looking for the signs and helping these victims get help.
Great book on the subject is “Random Family.” Its a hearbreaking documentary about three generations of a family and growing up dealing with abuse and poverty.
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