Objectives...
The service SpeakingOut offers to the public is providing much-needed information on the topic
of Child Sexual Abuse.
Raising Awareness in an effort to aid in the Prevention of this Crime by...
of Child Sexual Abuse.
Raising Awareness in an effort to aid in the Prevention of this Crime by...
About Us
- holding Awareness/Prevention Workshops open to the public and/or for specific
groups upon request
- taking advantage of any/all public & closed meeting Speaking opportunities that
become available to Raise Awareness by SpeakingOut for children
- providing Educational Materials to the public (Website, Monthly Newsletter, etc...)
- taking a Public Stand against Child Sexual Abuse
- sending a message to Sexual Predators of children that we, as a society, will no
longer just sit idly by while they harm unsuspecting, helpless, innocent children. We
reveal not only what they do to children, but how they silence children from telling on
them.
SpeakingOut's Primary Focus is on the Home. Through our
Awareness/ Prevention Workshops, we are working to educate Parents (and
Grandparents) by giving them detailed information on the following...
Awareness/ Prevention Workshops, we are working to educate Parents (and
Grandparents) by giving them detailed information on the following...
1) The Truth & Reality of Child Sexual Abuse
2) What Child Sexual Abuse Is/Is Not
3) Signs/Symptoms of the Sexually Abused Child
4) The Statistics
5) Information on the Abuser
6) Information on "The System"
7) Message to Parents
8) Message to Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
2) What Child Sexual Abuse Is/Is Not
3) Signs/Symptoms of the Sexually Abused Child
4) The Statistics
5) Information on the Abuser
6) Information on "The System"
7) Message to Parents
- Includes steps they can take to protect their child from Sexual Abuse...
1) Learn as much as you can
2) Talk to your Child, at the age-appropriate level
3) Tell Others
8) Message to Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
- - Includes a Message of Hope
- Includes information on possible long-term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse for Adult
Survivors
By educating Parents on Child Sexual Abuse and encouraging them to
talk to their own children, this in turn will raise awareness in children.
As this happens, we believe that this will help in reducing the number
of unsuspecting children who are easy prey for Sexual Predators. And
by getting Parents to open up the communication line between them
and their children about sexual abuse and misconduct (what‘s
appropriate & inappropriate), we believe that many children who are
now being violated will feel safe to come forward and "tell" on their
abuser. In addition, this will help children understand this it is okay to
say "No", even to an Authority Figure in this case. They have that right!
talk to their own children, this in turn will raise awareness in children.
As this happens, we believe that this will help in reducing the number
of unsuspecting children who are easy prey for Sexual Predators. And
by getting Parents to open up the communication line between them
and their children about sexual abuse and misconduct (what‘s
appropriate & inappropriate), we believe that many children who are
now being violated will feel safe to come forward and "tell" on their
abuser. In addition, this will help children understand this it is okay to
say "No", even to an Authority Figure in this case. They have that right!
By encouraging Parents to tell others, our goal is to get people to start talking
openly about Child Sexual Abuse without the shame that is generally associated
with this topic. As people start talking openly, we as a society will begin to
uncover this horrific crime committed against innocent children of all ages.
openly about Child Sexual Abuse without the shame that is generally associated
with this topic. As people start talking openly, we as a society will begin to
uncover this horrific crime committed against innocent children of all ages.
It is our belief that Parents are the key. We try reach as many homes as possible (within our
means) by holding educational workshops, and by providing information to Parents and
Grandparents by various means.
means) by holding educational workshops, and by providing information to Parents and
Grandparents by various means.
| Additional Focal Points are... 1) Churches 2) Daycares/Caregivers 3) Schools 4) Anyone who works with or around children Everyone who attends one of our Awareness/Prevention Workshops receives a Certificate of Completion at the end of the workshop. SpeakingOut will join forces with all who are willing to fight against Child Sexual Abuse. |
Mission Statement...
- Raise Awareness one Child, one Parent, one Home, one Daycare, one School and one
Community at a time in an effort to aid in the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse…a
horrific crime committed against innocent children of all ages…all across America.
- Speak with Church Leaders & encourage Churches to get involved & play an active
role in raising awareness, assessing the need and starting ministries in and for their
communities... to provide assistance & most importantly to share the Message of
Hope.
- Work vigorously to Remove two of the greatest Obstacles in protecting children from
Sexual Abuse…Denial and Lack of Education.
- Send a message to Sexual Predators by taking a Public Stand against the crime of
Child Sexual Abuse...a perverse act committed against the most innocent & helpless
of victims…Children.
- Focus on What We Can Do.
- Measure Success by... if SpeakingOut helps 1 Child, it has been worth our efforts.
What if that 1 Child were Your Child?
SpeakingOut on behalf of all children who have ever been (child & adult survivors), are
being or will be sexually abused.
Marketing Strategy...
To focus on increasing visibility in communities across America. By doing this, we afford our
organization the opportunity to raise public awareness on Child Sexual Abuse. Some of the
ways in which our organization is working to increase visibility and raise awareness are listed
below. However, this is not an all-inclusive list, as we will always remain flexible and open to
new ideas.
organization the opportunity to raise public awareness on Child Sexual Abuse. Some of the
ways in which our organization is working to increase visibility and raise awareness are listed
below. However, this is not an all-inclusive list, as we will always remain flexible and open to
new ideas.
- Informational Brochures
- Business Cards
- Email
- Website
- Monthly Newsletters
- Awareness/Prevention Workshops
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising/Awareness Events
- Flyers
- Word of Mouth
- Additional Information Sheets/Pamphlets/Brochures
- Public Print
- Online Resources
- Information Tables/Booths
- Promotional Items
- Spokesperson
- Write Book(s)
Vision...
Raise Awareness on Child Sexual Abuse All Across America!
| We call our Awareness/Prevention Workshops “A Safe Place” as that is the goal… America... A Safe Place for Children! |
| "The World is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it..." Albert Einstein |
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| America... A Safe Place for Children! |
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| Print Brochure (PDF Format) Mission Statement & Contribution Form |
| Print Brochure (PDF Format) What Every Parent Should Know |
| About Our Workshops (PDF Format) "A Safe Place" Awareness/Prevention Workshop |
| Family Watch Dog National Sex Offender Registry (FREE Search) Search Here |
| United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website (FREE Search) National Search Search by State |
| SpeakingOut News Monthly Newsletter (PDF Format) May - June 2010 To Access All Previous Newsletters, please Scroll Down on our Home Page. |