A short time ago I participated in a podcast with individuals at CASA, Kane County. I learned a great deal about the incredible individuals who become CASAs (court appointed special advocates). You can hear the podcast (#35) by going to the website: www.casakanecounty.org. I came home to an email in which a colleague requested assistance with the development of a PREVENTION flyer; which brings me to the point of this post.
While researching content for the flyer, I discovere...d that there is a "new sexual revolution". It's goal is the legalization of pedophilia. As a survivor I'm horrified. As an individual who has worked to prevent this crime, I find it appalling that there is a "movement" to make it justifiable to manipulate the mind and break the spirit of a small child to conform to the abhorrent and destructive desires of an adult unable to deny his or her choice to sexually violate a child.
No doubt there will be judges and attorneys who, having this desire, may be malleable to hearing what this "movement" has to say, and defend their right to say it. I don't deny they have the same legal rights I do. But, caregivers, make no mistake; this a heinous and crippling act. Just taking into account that the brain isn't fully formed until mid-twenties, suggesting to a child that this is a loving and appropriate behavior for an adult is unconscionable.
Once again I find myself hoping; no praying that parents are becoming educated around this topic. Prevention is at-risk when a movement toward the legalization of this crime gets more media attention than the crime itself. Parents/caregivers, unite while this is in the beginning stages. Don't allow this possibility to become a reality. Use your voice to protect your children and act to stop this "revolution" before it gains momentum. Prevent child sexual abuse through your willingness to become involved. Remember, your vote is a powerful way to use your voice. Also, get in touch with your congressman and representatives. And, at the risk of being redundant, become educated around this topic.
While researching content for the flyer, I discovere...d that there is a "new sexual revolution". It's goal is the legalization of pedophilia. As a survivor I'm horrified. As an individual who has worked to prevent this crime, I find it appalling that there is a "movement" to make it justifiable to manipulate the mind and break the spirit of a small child to conform to the abhorrent and destructive desires of an adult unable to deny his or her choice to sexually violate a child.
No doubt there will be judges and attorneys who, having this desire, may be malleable to hearing what this "movement" has to say, and defend their right to say it. I don't deny they have the same legal rights I do. But, caregivers, make no mistake; this a heinous and crippling act. Just taking into account that the brain isn't fully formed until mid-twenties, suggesting to a child that this is a loving and appropriate behavior for an adult is unconscionable.
Once again I find myself hoping; no praying that parents are becoming educated around this topic. Prevention is at-risk when a movement toward the legalization of this crime gets more media attention than the crime itself. Parents/caregivers, unite while this is in the beginning stages. Don't allow this possibility to become a reality. Use your voice to protect your children and act to stop this "revolution" before it gains momentum. Prevent child sexual abuse through your willingness to become involved. Remember, your vote is a powerful way to use your voice. Also, get in touch with your congressman and representatives. And, at the risk of being redundant, become educated around this topic.
