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Army veteran, 3-time sexual assault victim spreads hope for survivors ?? https://lnkd.in/gTr-vcvR

Child sexual abuse survivors try to flip just one vote as GOP senators unite against liability measure. "She had come on a mission. She’d be going to the Colorado State Capitol to testify in favor of?SCR-001, a measure that could open the door for more childhood abuse survivors to sue perpetrators and the organizations that employed them.? The measure aims to?change the civil statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse, allowing people to sue over allegations from the 1990s and earlier. If it passes the legislature, the proposal would then go before voters this November as an amendment to the state constitution." https://lnkd.in/gtEfwxXn #childhoodsexualabuse #1in4 #childhoodtrauma #sexualabuse #csa #nowshessafe

Yesterday we shared a post from Criminal Defense attorney Erin Bailey - talking about why she doesn't allow her children to do sleepovers, based on the statistics we know with regards to CSA. That would be- as a reminder, that 1 out of every 4 little girls will be sexually abused before the age of 18, and 93% of them by someone that they know and/or that their family knows and trusts. Legions of comments came in on that video blasting the attorney for being a "real downer of a parent" and not "letting her kids be kids" etc. If this local news piece doesn't showcase the REAL and every day danger facing young girls (and of course boys, but at Now She's Safe we are focused on the higher preponderance of assault on females), I don't know what does. A 5-year old little girl assaulted by a grown man who was living with the girl's mother and her boyfriend. Her future is now forever changed and this #childhoodtrauma will remain with her as she grows up. https://lnkd.in/gcjhKCSt Stop thinking this only happens in other cities, or to other families or to certain demographics or sociographics. It crosses all lines - and the predators THRIVE the more we remain silent. Let's put a stop to this whole "not talking about this because it's uncomfortable" thing. Shall we? #1in4 #CSA #sexualassaultawareness #childhoodsexualabuse #sexualabuse

This post on Tiktok from Criminal Defense attorney Erin Bailey is clearly ruffling some feathers, but that's bound to happen when you suggest controversial approaches to address an even more 'controversial' topic. She's explaining why she doesn't allow sleepovers for her own children, due to what she knows about childhood sexual abuse statistics-- that being that (in the case of females) #1in4 young girls are sexually abused before the age of 18 and 93% of them BY SOMEONE THEY KNOW AND TRUST. Not many families are thinking, understandably, about the possibility that - at a sleepover, an older brother or an uncle or aunt or grandparent could be the person who makes the compulsive move on an innocent victim. When we are talking about childhood sexual abuse, we AREN'T talking about rare occurrences. We are talking about approximately 47 MILLION victims on the female side every year. So when people chime in to a post like this talking about being "too overprotective" as parents.....we wonder. https://lnkd.in/gn-spU33 #nowshessafe #childhoodsexualabuse #childhoodtrauma #csa #csasurvivor #1in4 #sexualabuse

Healing from child sexual abuse is often difficult but not?impossible. "Therapy and support from caregivers contribute greatly to healing and protection against future physical and psychological consequences. One of the core tenets of trauma-focused therapy is for an individual to regain control over their life, experiences and trauma. With the support of loved ones and specialized, professional help, children and adults who have endured child sexual abuse can be resilient and successful in all domains of life." https://lnkd.in/gd-AA_W2 #sexualabuse #sexualassaultawareness #csa #csasurvivor #1in4 #nowshessafe #childhoodtrauma

"I'm not ready": Survivors of child sex abuse ask for more time to file civil lawsuits. Considering the fact that the average age for a victim to finally feel comfortable disclosing childhood abuse is 52.....these statute of limitations at the state levels are designed to protect the abusers and hurt the victims. MASSIVE upheaval is needed state by state and it does appear that this domino effect has begun, to a degree. Let's keep pressing forward. Loudly. https://lnkd.in/eWQsDNYN

Predators are under our nose. Everywhere. In Plain Sight. Thank God for this brave young girl who was strong enough to 1) take a photo and grab evidence to put this sick psycho in jail we hope and 2) TELL HER PARENTS!!! https://lnkd.in/gTwKTWYZ Sexual abuse isn't limited by ANY demographic or sociographic or geographic area....there are predators preying on young girls EVERYWHERE and this is why we must be having discussions and arming our young women to be ready LIKE THIS brave young girl. Can you even imagine the depravity. #1in4 #americanairlines #childhoodsexualabuse #sexualabuse #childhoodtrauma #nowshessafe

Childhood Sexual Abuse can have a profound impact on lives, shaping one’s emotional well-being in complex ways. For some, it can lead to the development of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). ???? BPD is a mental health condition characterized by intense mood swings, unstable self-image, impulsivity, and difficulty in forming stable relationships. It’s essential to remember that those living with BPD are not defined by their diagnosis, but by their strength to overcome challenges. ???? If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of childhood sexual abuse or BPD, reach out for support. Organizations like RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) are here to help survivors. You are not alone. ?? ??? RAINN National Helpline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)?RAINN Website: www.rainn.org Let’s spread awareness and support for survivors of childhood trauma who may be facing the complexities of?#BPD. Together, we can end the stigma and foster a more compassionate understanding of mental health. #Survivors?#MentalHealthMatters?#BPD?#HealingJourney?#EndTheStigma?#SupportHer?#1in4?#csasurvivor?#csasurvivors?#childhoodsexualabuseprevention?#nowshessafe

Sister reveals childhood abuse at hands of Labor staffer brother, Kent Rowe “Years later when I confronted him he would make me feel as though it had been equally my fault, as though we were equal players who had done this thing and had this shared history together.” This is a very disturbing and yet - very common story--of older sibling sexual abuse. In fact, older brother to younger sister sexual abuse is now the most commonly reported sexual abuse. The victim is often too scared to speak up for fear that the parents won't believe her and/or for fear that she is a participant. This is why more conversations need to be happening within the family unit on these matters so that the moment inappropriate touching begins, the victim understands this is not right and to flee. And ideally, to tell someone. There's a lot of work to do to change our culture where this situation is usually swept under the rug and hidden due to shame and embarrassment. https://lnkd.in/dSSCwxeG #csa #sexualabuse #1in4 #nowshessafe #sexualtrauma #childhoodtrauma

The Epstein List and Why We Need to Talk About Consent With Our Kids. From the article: "We know that most perpetrators of sexual violence have a close relationship to the victim, which makes it more difficult, more confusing and more terrifying to physically fight back. When a teacher, cousin, parent, financial benefactor, significant other or spouse is the rapist, most victims freeze ? immobilized by the horror of what is happening to them. After, there could come threats of consequences if the victim says anything, and feelings of shame and guilt that can quiet even the most outraged into silence. We also know that it can take victims years to come forward because of that same shame, fear and guilt." https://lnkd.in/gt8PQWKp #1in4 #csa #childhoodtrauma #sexualabuse #sexualassaultawareness #sexualassault #nowshessafe