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📞 What can you do to help us keep our #StopItNow helpline alive? 1⃣ Donate to help create a safer world for children. 2⃣ Share our message with as many people as you can, so that they can donate too. Together, we can make a difference. 💸 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gX9n-2x3 _________________________________________________________________________ Alt text: Image 1: An image of a ringing phone with an incoming call from Stop It Now to end child sexual abuse. There is text alongside that says 'We need your help as we strive to end child sexual abuse. What can you do?' The Stop It Now logo with the Before it happens tagline is on the image. Image 2: An image of a ringing phone with an incoming call from Stop It Now to end child sexual abuse. There is text alongside that says 'Donate. Every donation matters and helps us keep children safe from harm.' The Stop It Now logo with the Before it happens tagline is on the image. Image 3: An image of a ringing phone with an incoming call from Stop It Now to end child sexual abuse. There is text alongside that says 'Share. Help us spread the word so more people are aware of our work.' The Stop It Now logo with the Before it happens tagline is on the image. Image 4: An image of a ringing phone with an incoming call from Stop It Now to end child sexual abuse. There is text alongside that says ' Every donation counts, so share our message, and together, we can make a difference.' The Stop It Now logo with the Before it happens tagline is on the image.

It was a pleasure to be on set with Saprea Managing Director, Chris Yadon, MPA and Author/survivor of child sexual abuse, April Daniels, announcing their new partnership and proving that with the right support and help, there is light, and life is worth living for all survivors. “Chris Yadon, managing director at Saprea, underscores the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors to openly discuss their experiences, which reduces shame, nurtures self-compassion, and empowers other survivors to share their voice. “Empowering survivors not only liberates individuals but also fuels societal and cultural change, breaking cycles of abuse for future generations.” “I knew abuse would always be part of my life, just not the main part of my life, and it doesn’t define who I am. My focus is helping survivors recognize the value of life," remarked April Daniels, co-author of Paperdolls & Cowboy Boots, a book that spotlights the journey of two women in Utah who were connected by a common perpetrator in different ways. Daniels, who co-authored the book with Carol Scott in 1992 (now passed), has pledged 30% of the sales proceeds from the January 2024 revised book release to Saprea for the next year. (Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gSnqYeVt) #sexualabuseawareness #healingtrauma #childsexualabuseawareness #stopthesilence #protectourchildren #survivor #nonprofit #saprea

🌟 We Did It! 🌟 Thanks to the generosity of so many, we’ve reached our original goal of raising $1,500 to support Carousel Child Advocacy Center's child sexual abuse prevention efforts! 🙌 To celebrate this milestone – I’m asking for $500 more to keep the momentum going 😎 Race Day is November 16th, so we’re on the clock! 🏃♀️ Honestly, I didn't realize how physically and emotionally demanding this journey would be. From running each night after our youngest fell asleep, to turning years of processed pain into written words, each step has been incredibly challenging. But staying true to my purpose, because I promised PUBLICLY I would, I pushed through the discomfort, self-doubt, and fears. And the benefits? Powerful, I will be forever grateful for this opportunity. 💪❤️ Throughout this Prevention Charity Run, I’ve shared parts of my journey in an effort to raise awareness about the lasting effects of untreated childhood trauma and the healing power of empathy. My story describes how child sexual abuse and trauma created a foundation of shame, which left me vulnerable to revictimization and years of domestic violence. It was the kindness, compassion, and support of others that gave me the strength to break the cycle and reclaim my life, without which I would not be here today. We all have the ability to be this source of strength for others! Posts to date: Week 1: Shelter Memory Week 2: Vulnerability - Delayed Posts Week 3: Effects of Childhood Trauma (3 parts) Week 4: Down the Aisle (2 parts) Week 5: Daddy’s Girl Week 6: Self Defense, Transformation Coming Soon: Freedom (Final Chapter) Race Day: Did She Make It?? With just 2 days left, I’m asking for your help to raise another $500 for this important cause. Child sexual abuse is preventable, but it takes funding, support, and community to make it happen. Help us hit this new goal of $2,000 and keep pushing for change! 💙 Every contribution, no matter the size, matters. Please consider donating and sharing this post to spread the word. 👉 Donate Here to Support Child Sexual Abuse Prevention https://lnkd.in/ezrjPppi #ShatterSilence #ChildSexualAbusePrevention #PaintoPurpose #EveryWomansMarathon

At the Sexual Violence Center (SVC), we believe that ending sexual violence requires everyone to step up—and the Men of SVC are leading by example. This Give to the Max Day, we are proud to share the voices of the Men of SVC, who stand firmly against sexual violence and support survivors every day. Their commitment shows that allyship and advocacy can change our community. Why Do the Men of SVC Support SVC? - To empower survivors and ensure no one feels alone. - To challenge harmful norms and promote safety and respect for all. - To create a future free from violence through education, advocacy, and healing. Join Us in Giving for Good Today, you can amplify their voices and make a lasting impact. Your donation helps sustain the programs, resources, and services that make healing possible for survivors and prevention a reality for our community. Stand with the Men of SVC. Stand with survivors. Stand for change. 🎥 Let’s hear from Jayson: The Men of SVC are committed to creating a future free from violence through education, advocacy, and allyship. This Give to the Max Day, your donation helps sustain the programs that make healing possible. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gT282huV #GiveForGood #GTMD24 #SupportSurvivors

Project Weber/RENEW (PWR) is #RhodeIsland’s largest peer-led harm reduction and recovery organization. We provide essential services for individuals who have been systemically pushed to the margins—those at risk of overdose, living with or at risk for HIV/Hep C, experiencing homelessness, current/former sex workers, and gender-diverse and trans people. We build meaningful relationships, offer peer-led support, and fight for systemic change. We’re also proud to be opening the nation’s first state-sanctioned Overdose Prevention Center in the coming weeks—an essential step in saving lives. With so much at stake, we need your support more than ever. This year’s theme, "Everyone Has a Story," reflects our commitment to helping individuals live with safety, dignity, and hope. Your donation will provide harm reduction supplies; basic needs resources like water, food, and clothing; peer support; and for those who choose it - recovery services, empowering our clients to live safely on their terms. Thanks to a $50,000 matching gift, your donation will be doubled. Please consider donating today and help us continue this life-saving work: https://lnkd.in/eqrfjTfU #GivingTuesday #HarmReduction #CommunitySupport #PeerSupport #OverdosePrevention #TransSupport

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a month to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. This month serves as a reminder that sexual assault is a widespread issue that affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It's a time to support survivors, challenge harmful attitudes, and promote healthy relationships with the daily interactions we encounter One way to participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month is by spreading awareness. Share information on social media, participate in events or discussions, and educate yourself and others about consent and healthy boundaries. By engaging in these conversations, we can help create a culture of respect and understanding. Additionally, consider supporting organizations and resources that provide services to survivors of sexual assault. Volunteer your time, donate, or participate in fundraising events to help ensure that survivors have access to the support and resources they need. Below, you can visit our website and participate in one of the listed ways above, whether it's through volunteering or donations, any contribution helps tear down the walls of sexual violence and creates safer communities for all Toolkit: https://lght.ly/8ecf3c9 Paving the Way: https://lght.ly/nd4o3o #SAAM #SupportSurvivors #empower

🎥 Watch the Official Trailer for Echoes – A Documentary That Breaks the Silence on Male Sexual Trauma We’re excited to unveil the official trailer for Echoes: The Stories of Male Survivors Overcoming Sexual Trauma. This powerful documentary shines a light on the experiences of men who have endured sexual abuse and are bravely sharing their stories to inspire hope and healing. Sexual trauma in men is often hidden in silence and stigma, but Echoes aims to change that. Through raw, honest testimonials and expert insights, this documentary brings attention to the mental, emotional, and spiritual impact of abuse while highlighting the incredible resilience of survivors. 💡 How You Can Help: •Watch and Share the trailer to spread awareness. •Support Our Mission by donating to The Survivors Circle. Your contributions directly help us continue advocating for survivors and providing resources for their healing journey. 🌟 Watch & Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/gKqEsjWu Let’s come together to break the silence and make a difference. Every share, every donation, and every voice counts. #EchoesDocumentary #MaleSurvivors #SexualTraumaAwareness #SupportSurvivors #BreakTheSilence #MentalHealthAwareness #DonateNow #Mentoo #shame #news

#RedMonday Around 75k children are sex trafficked in Texas each year ! ………yup that’s no typo 75k So if we use a children’s big wheel as the analergy - and getting on and off… - We need to raise awareness of sex trafficking to our children and younger members of society so they don’t step on the sex trafficking big wheel and get trapped - (we run awareness courses with corporates and campaigns, we have non profit partners and stories from overcomers, books with personal stories that can help us share this message and look for the grooming signs. We also have produced 2 short films and looking to do others so looking for investment and interest to do dinners in your city to raise awareness) - We also need to help the overcomers when they do find a way off the wheel to get the help they need through trauma therapy and survivor led support - (we have non profit partners and help with in kind services with the non-profits or charity donations through events, auctions and campaigns we run.) What can you do ?? - you can join redM Join The Movement www.joinRedM.com today and help us in both of these actions in both Houston and other cities as we roll out RedM across the US and we will share you program, introduce you to the materials and the non profits and ask you for your input, enagement and ideas Together we can make a difference and get our big wheel back to a safer place for our children

Step Up Against Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking in January 2025 – National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month! Join us for a powerful Step Challenge dedicated to raising awareness from 2nd to 31st January. Every step you take is a step toward ending this injustice and supporting survivors. 10K steps every day for 30 days and 5K for under 16s. Why Participate? 1. Raise Awareness: Shine a light on the issue and its impact on individuals and communities. 2. Make a Difference: Your participation helps amplify voices and bring attention to prevention and recovery efforts. 3. Stay Active for a Cause: Combine your fitness goals with a meaningful mission. How It Works: 1. Sign Up - Register on Eventbrite https://lnkd.in/e3zjTayz or scan the QR code 2. Track Your Steps: Use your phone or fitness tracker to log your daily steps. 3. Spread the Message: Share your progress on social media to raise awareness and encourage others to join. Who Can Join? Everyone! Individuals, households, teams, and organisations are all welcome to step up for this cause. How Your Steps Help: Each step symbolises a commitment to creating a world free from sexual exploitation. Funds raised through optional donations or sponsorships will support prevention programs, survivor support services, and community education. Donations can be made on Eventbrite. Take the First Step Today: Register now and make your steps count toward a future of safety and dignity for all. Once you register, you receive a themed calendar for January and more information. Together, we can walk toward change and freedom! #stepforfreedom #stepforchange

London’s largest domestic abuse and sexual violence charity reports on their ‘pressured, but productive’ year.   Nahar Choudhury, CEO of Solace has launched their 2023/24 impact report saying: ‘Despite these uncertain times, we continue in our mission to support survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. Our work has a lasting impact on the lives of the women and children we work with, and we’re proud to stand in solidarity with all survivors and to work towards a safer future’.    The charity, who have been supporting survivors for fifty years report that this year in addition to their core services they have also:    ·      Launched a new pan-London project (the Ruby Project) which seeks to expand Housing First provision for Black and ethnically minoritised women with Hopscotch Women’s Centre and funded by the Oak Foundation. ·      Secured funding to expand our complex needs service to a new project in Haringey. ·      Expanded our peer mentoring scheme so women with lived experience can support young women and girls in who have recently experienced violence and abuse. ·      Represented survivors at the Covid-19 Inquiry to ensure that they are prioritised in future emergencies our country may face.  ·      Partnered with Furnishing Futures to develop a blueprint for a psychologically informed environment for our refuges, and using this to transform the living rooms in our Haringey refuges.   Choudhury adds: ‘Violence against women and girls is still a national emergency and we need to continue to work together to end male violence against women and girls. We hope that in 2025 we will reach and support even more people to safety.’   In 2023/24, Solace supported 14,435 people (22/23: 13,361) in their frontline services last year and provided safe accommodation for 809 women and children across their 24 refuges.   Solace have exciting milestones in 2025, including their 50th anniversary, and the charity remain committed the ending male violence against women and girls, so that in the future we have a society where there will be no need for their services. Find out more and read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezbQeu84 #ImpactReport #Charity