by awkolaw2 | May 7, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse In Sports, Sexual Assault
Every day of the week we see them: parents shuttling their kids to and from sports practice, cheering them on at games, celebrating their victories and comforting them in their defeats. We encourage and support our children’s athletic endeavors, hoping their...
by awkolaw2 | May 2, 2019 | Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse, Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse In Scouting, Sexual Assault
Don’t keep secrets that make you uncomfortable. Tell someone. By relaying this simple – yet invaluable – message to our children, we hope to keep them safe. We want our youth to know that adults who care about them will always work to protect them. Fostering a sense...
by awkolaw2 | Apr 27, 2019 | Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse, Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse In Scouting
They were supposed to be role models. Since 1910, adult mentors volunteering with Boy Scouts of America have helped millions of youth learn new skills, develop friendships and serve their communities. But altruism has not been the motivating force for all of these...
by awkolaw2 | Apr 26, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
According to Merriam-Webster, to marginalize means “to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group.” Individuals who identify as members of non-dominant groups may experience both personal and collective marginalization. If you live in...
by awkolaw2 | Apr 20, 2019 | Chelsie Warner, Mary Liu, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault
For survivors trying to recover from sexual violence, embarking on a healing journey can be a lonely endeavor. Having been implicitly or explicitly blamed by others, survivors may feel responsible for their victimization. They often grapple with intense feelings of...