Erin Merryn “Think of how many kids could have been saved from monsters like Jerry Sandusky if they’d had the tools to speak up.” Erin Merryn In 2004, when she was a senior in high school, Erin Merryn, started her crusade to end the silence and shame around childhood … [Read more...]
WTL Wrap-Up: “No More Stolen Childhoods”
Wayne Coffey Because he’s been there, has lived with the trauma and damage as a result of being sexually abused as a child, my guest this past week is now a powerful advocate for children. Wayne Coffey, a successful businessman, founded No More Stolen Childhoods, a … [Read more...]
This Week on WomanTalk Live: “No More Stolen Childhoods” with Wayne Coffey
Wayne Coffey When it comes to sexual child abuse, the statistics are more than we can bear to hear or even think about: In 2009, FBI stats indicated that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18 1 in 5 children by the age of 12 will be … [Read more...]
WTL Wrap-Up: “Safe at School”
Laura Bartok and Ann This past week, Jessica Powers-Heaven and Laura Bartok joined me to talk about an issue that's important to all of us... to students - both female and male, parents, college campuses and communities. The topic? Sexual assault and sexual violence on … [Read more...]
This Week on WomanTalk Live: “Safe at School” with Jessica Powers-Heaven and Laura Bartok
Every year, thousands of students head off to college full of excitement. Sometimes, it’s their first experience of being on their own and having some freedom. They’re excited about making new friends, taking classes, and of course, having some fun. “Danger” is usually not … [Read more...]