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No More Stolen Childhoods

Saturday, December 1, 2012

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Ann and Wayne

As a result of being sexually abused as a child, my guest is now a powerful advocate for children. He founded No More Stolen Childhoods, a non-profit with the mission of raising awareness of childhood sexual abuse, educating and protecting children from sexual abuse, and helping victims heal and find fulfillment in their lives. With all that we’ve recently been exposed to in the news in the high profile cases, Wayne stressed that it’s important for us to remember that the crime of child sexual abuse is happening everywhere in our own communities. With 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys being sexually abused by the age of 18 (according to 2009 FBI statistics) – that, alone should be a wakeup call for us. Even more importantly, the typical pedophile is not the boogey man offering candy from a car – it’s the person you may never suspect. Ninety percent of sexually abused victims are abused by a member of their own family or by someone known to the family. Tune in for some more sobering facts and find out what you can do to become more aware, educated and ready to act. You’ll also find out about an excellent New Yorker article written by Malcolm Gladwell which talks about “grooming.” Wayne made a generous offer to WomanTalk Live listeners and readers – for a free copy of the Safe Kids coloring book which reinforces important lessons and provides parents and caregivers with tips and tools to support the message of safety, contact Susan at 1-877-666-6735 or email at [email protected] .
Guest: Wayne Coffey, Founder of No More Stolen Childhoods

heatherlor

Kudos to Wayne for doing this very important work. I was sexually abused from age 3 on by a family member and I am proof that you can heal and live a fulfilling life. I am a holistic coach and Reiki master and have helped many women reduce stress, eliminate blocks, and create meaning and balance in their lives. When I was a child there was no one like Wayne out there to advocate for me, to educate children, and raise awareness of this very important issue. God bless Wayne for the work he is doing and may the next generations have no more stolen childhoods!
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  Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts. I am so sorry for what you had to go through and so very proud of you for being proof that one can heal and go on to have a fulfilling life. I know that you are a real blessing for all of the women and men that work with you and know you. I am so grateful for you and Wayne (who is incredible, too) – for finding your voices and shining the light. Blessings to you.