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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 213
Special guest Carter Lee |
Wednesday
12/28/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Carter Lee, a columnist for the Washington Times in the Communities Section under the title "In That Moment Of Space." Once diagnosed with PTSD and depression because of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a pedophile, Carter has spent the last four years of his life transforming himself from a broken person, into one with complete inner peace and no signs of those afflictions. He started the Innovative Social Dynamics LLC - where he educates, inspires and challenges others to obtain positive transformation through the knowledge of the mind, science, and innovative philosophy. As Mr Lee says, "The tool for transformation and personal greatness exists inside of everyone." The author of, When Jonathan Cried for Me, a story of struggle and redemption, Carter has recently partnered with Stop the Silence, a tremendous organization dedicated to ending child sex abuse and assisting sexually abused children. A portion of the proceeds from his book and speaking engagements are donated to this organization. See: www.WhenJonathanCriedForMe.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 209
Special guest Paulie O'Bryne |
Thursday
12/22/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Today's SPECIAL GUEST is Paulie O'Bryne, Canadian hockey player and abuse survivor. In 2006, Paulie was a 21 year old coach / trainer of a team in the Minor Hockey League. He was brutally attacked, sexually assaulted and raped by his employer, the President of the League, over a 45 minute period of time. Although his perpetrator was convicted and given a short prison term, Paulie now tells us the course of his life has been changed forever, his goals, dreams and ambitions crushed. Originally from Nova Scotia and now living in Ontario, Mr O'Byrne is drawing attention to the problem of sexual assault against men and boys in Canada, where 1 in 5 males are victimized. At a golf tournament with fellow survivor and hockey great Theo Fleury, O'Bryne came up with the idea to stick handle a hockey ball across Canada to raise awareness about these alarming, and has he puts it "unacceptable and disgusting" statistics. See: About 1 in 5 Cross Canada Tour and TheoFleury14.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 206
Special guests Vivian Farmery
and two teenage volunteers
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Monday
12/19/2011
8pm EST, 6pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUESTS are two of the teenage volunteers and Vivian Farmery, founder and executive director of "Just Tell," created to educate and empower children and adults around the issue of childhood sexual abuse. Through the kids' pages, they encourage children who are being sexually abused to choose an adult in their life who they trust, and to tell that adult about the abuse. Through the adult pages of the website they help to educate the adult to whom the child discloses, so that they will better understand what to do to help that child. "Just Tell" believes they are the first organization in the United States to create and disseminate public awareness campaigns directly aimed at children who are being sexually abused. ~~ Please see JustTell.org |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 204
Special guest Julie Federico
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Thursday
12/15/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Julie Federico, author of the children's book "Some Parts Are Not For Sharing." A middle school counselor since 1993, Julie holds a bachelors degree in social work and a masters degree in counseling from Indiana University. She is also a certified, level III alcohol counselor in the state of Colorado. She knows first hand the ramifications of childhood abuse. In her book, children travel with a pair of friendly fish as they learn about what parts of our bodies we share with others, and learn what the boundaries of appropriate touching are in a very non-threatening way. Ms Federico is concerned that the many misconceptions and misunderstandings about the issues of child abuse need to be dispelled through honest and frank conversations with children, adolescents and adults. She plans to publish her second book, "Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT," is set to be published in March, 2112. For more info, please see the web site: www.JulieFederico.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 201
Special guest Mike Tikkanen |
Monday
12/12/2011
8pm EST, 6pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Mike Tikkanen from Minnesota. Founder of K.A.R.A. (Kids at Risk Action), Mike began his activism with kids years ago as a volunteer reader to 3rd graders. The web site of his non profit efforts is at www.InvisibleChildren.org where you can also find a copy of his book, "Invisible Children; The American cycle of abuse and its cost" (free off the site as a PFD file or audio book). Mr Tikkanen is a knowledgeable and engaging public speaker, available for keynotes, breakouts, luncheons and other corporate, educational and community events. He has spoken at many public policy and social work conferences; has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of business, community, and religious organizations and had has lead a workshop at the United Nations in New York addressing the rights of children. Mike is passionate about improving the treatment of abused and neglected children and has formed the non-profit, Kid's At Risk Action (KARA) to bring public awareness to children's rights and form action groups to improve public policy towards at-risk children. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 200
Special guest Mark Douglass
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Friday
12/09/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Mark Douglass, abuse survivor, author, speaker and life coach. A retired attorney, Mark was the first male survivor of childhood sexual abuse in our nation to successfully sue for his injuries. In 1988, a civil jury awarded Mark a verdict of over $1,000,000 against the close family friend who molested him. His book, "Flashbacks of Abuse; How a machine gun toting sociopath freed me from the chains of my childhood," is autobiographical. Although Mr Douglass saw numerous therapists in his earlier adulthood, he marks his awakening as following an incident in 2004, when, while traveling in Europe with his twelve-year-old child, they were almost killed as they accidentally stumbled into the middle of a gangland kidnapping. The shock brought on PTSD that eventually helped him review and re-frame his perspective on his life. The narrow brush with death, coupled with the author's growing awareness of his own mortality, proved to be a valuable gift as he worked his way through the pain and confusion of his past with the help of his therapist, a retired police officer. Mark seeks to dispel numerous myths about child abuse, and to teach several truths, among them, that the manner in which a survivor's family responds to abuse plays a critical role in how the incident will affect his recovery. See: FlashbacksOfAbuse.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 198
Special guest Brian Lewis |
Wednesday
12/07/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Brian Lewis, a survivor of sexual assault while serving in the American military. During a tour of duty in the US Navy, Petty Officer Lewis, a submariner, was sexually assaulted by a superior non–commissioned officer. While the predator was known to the command for committing these types of acts before, he was never charged. But Brian was unfairly discharged from the service with a diagnosis of his having a "personality disorder." He's still fighting the Veteran's Administration for appropriate treatment for his PTSD, a direct result of his experiencing Military Sexual Trauma (MST). In 2010, there were 19,000 cases of sexual assault reported in the military, resulting in some 3,000 courts martial. Although Brian was subsequently granted disability, he continues to struggle with a frustrating and self-protecting military medical services system. He supports the efforts of Jackie Speier (D-CA, 12 District) who in November 2011 introduced the STOP Act, H.R. 3435, a bill that seeks to revise how the military deals with cases of sexual trauma. Please see: Service Women's Action Network ServiceWomen.org, the Military Rape Crisis Center StopMilitaryRape.org, and Protect our Defenders ProtectOurDefenders.com/main where there's a petition drive in support of these issues. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 196
Special Show - LIVE ON LOCATION
at the P Luna Foundation fund raiser
for Male Abuse Awareness Week |
Monday
12/05/2011
9pm EST, 6pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's a special LIVE ON LOCATION episode. "Stop Child Abuse Now" show host Bill Murray will be broadcasting LIVE and ON LOCATION from San Diego. We've been invited to participate in a fundraising event that raises awareness for Male Abuse Awareness Week (Dec 1 to 8), sponsored by the PLuna Foundation. Bill will be on hand to bring us the sights and sounds and to interview a number of special guests including Svava Brooks of www.TAALK.org and Petra Luna, the event hostess. He'll also speak to a number of the young men, ages 18 to 35, who form the core group that is served by the non-profit www.PLunaFoundation.com. Donations are being accepted to help with the cost of providing Internet-based counseling, where therapists and clients connect over SKYPE. Info about the sold out event can be found at: www.Help4Guys.org. Following our broadcast, Bill Murray, himself a long-time adult survivor of child abuse and founder of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (www.NAASCA.org), has been asked to appear as the main Keynote speaker for the Male Abuse Awareness Week fundraiser. We're delighted to accomodate, and look forward to more ON LOCATION broadcasts in the future. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 193
Special guest Madeline McClure |
Wednesday
11/30/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Madeline McClure, Executive Director of TexProtects in Dallas, TX, where the mission is "to reduce and prevent child abuse by educating and organizing its members to communicate with government officials, public and private funders, and the public-at-large about the need for increased investments in research-based best practices of child abuse prevention programs, CPS reforms, and treatment programs for victims of abuse." TexProtects was created to tackle issues of CPS reform, prevention and public awareness to bring a collective, organized voice representing the needs of children at risk of abuse and survivors of child abuse and neglect. The TexProtects organization is autonomous, nonpartisan and apolitical, designed to educate decision makers, private funders and the public at large. Ms McClure was featured prominently in a recent BBC documentary production, "America's child death shame; behind closed doors." TexProtects is the only membership-driven agency in Texas to take a holistic, detailed view of child abuse and prevention and apply it to an advocacy and education effort aimed at implementing research-based best practices. See: www.TexProtects.org |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 191
Special guest Svava Brooks |
Monday
11/28/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Svava Brooks, a native of Iceland who now makes her home in San Diego. A survivor of child abuse herself, Svava is determined to use the trials of her life to help others. She's a member of several groups, notably www.TAALK.org in San Diego, the non profit that seeks to "break the silence that surrounds child sexual abuse." Ms Brooks is also devoted to helping the children of her native Iceland. In 2004 she co-founding a group which stresses its not complicated to talk about child abuse: www.blattafram.is (which means "straight talk"). She also recommends the book "The Socially Skilled Child Molester," by Dr. Carla van Dam. Back in the US, Svava is also involved with the Darkness to Light organization (www.D2L.org) and, for the younger crowd, recommends the work of a puppet show troupe, The Kids On The Block (www.TheKidsOnTheBlock.com). Svava's passion for speaking about her childhood abuse and healing journey comes from knowing that she has given voice to many survivors to start their journey and break the silence. With her relentless compassion, she seeks to create a safe place for adults to come to terms with the fact, that they need to make better choices when it comes to keeping kids safe. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 190
Special guest Petra Luna |
Friday
11/25/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Petra Luna ~~ Passionate in her desire to help young boys and men who have been abused, San Francisco's Peta Luna has established a foundation that, among other things, attempts to stop these young males from growing up to abuse others and repeat the cycle of abuse (www.PLunaFoundation.com). She's also actively engaged in other activities, creating innovative programs to educate, aid law enforcement, and build awareness about the growing epidemic of child abuse and exploitation with an emphasis on young males who have been abused (www.help4guys.org). NAACA founder and SCAN host Bill Murray is set to speak at one of the PLuna Foundation's special events, Dec 5th in San Diego, celebrating Male Sexual Abuse Awareness Week. Ms Luna has selected a particularly difficult demographic to work with, males age 18 to 35, and NAASCA partners with her and wishes her all the best! |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 187
Special guest Karen Mills
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Tuesday
11/22/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Karen Mills ~~ Born in Malaysia to unknown parents, Karen was adopted by a single mother at 2 months old. Her new relatives abused her physically and emotionally for 11 years. Karen was only 6 when she realized she was disposable, leaving her with a legacy of insecurities which she's fought very hard to overcome as an adult. As she grew, Ms Mills forced herself to face her many fears, succeeding in accomplishing the near impossible and winning many academic awards, professional promotions and financial success. All alone in the world Karen eventually become a type ‘A’ person with a heart on the outside. Inside, her soul was dying a slow death .. but she was too busy to notice. It was only in January 2011, when Karen stumbled upon the “Survivor to Thriver” manual from The Morris Center’s ASCA program (www.ASCAsupport.org), that the light bulb went off, and in May 2011, Ms Mills started a support group in Santa Clarita, CA. for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse based on the ASCA program (www.ASCAsantaclarita.org). |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 186
Special guest Erin Merryn |
Monday
11/21/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Erin Merryn, the 26 year old child abuse survivor and advocate who began "a crusade to save the children of Illinois from the childhood I could not be saved from. It is a silent epidemic because we are not talking about it with children." Illinois Senate Bill 2843, know as "Erin's Law," was passed unanimously Feb 14, 2011, and has spawned a set of similar laws in several other states. The purpose of the law is to inform and protect students from sexual abuse, to mandate school districts implement and educate students on sexual abuse. School boards are instructed to adopt age appropriate curriculum on sexual abuse education to students grades pre-k through 5th grade. As Ms Merryn points out, "Growing up in Illinois public schools every year I was educated with my classmates on tornado drills, fire drills, bus drills, stranger danger, and learned the 8 ways to say "NO" to drugs through D.A.R.E." She continues, "As a child I never had to take cover because of a real tornado. I never had to stop, drop, and roll or run out of a burning building. I never had to evacuate a school bus due to an emergency, but I had the knowledge to know what to do if any of those situations happened. Where was the drill on how to escape a child molester? Where was the lesson plan on sexual abuse, safe touches, and safe secrets?" Please see the web site: www.ErinMerryn.net |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 183
Special guest Tim Fisher |
Wednesday
11/16/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Tim Fisher. Mr Fisher resides in the Las Vegas area and runs Juvenile Justice Now. More than 100,000 sex offenders are in violation of state and federal laws by not registering their current addresses with local law enforcement. The Juvenile Justice Now web site operates as a public service, and uses the Internet by way of displaying pictures of people who are currently not in compliance with current sex offender registration laws. Users are encouraged to keep the available information on registered offenders current and up to date. Tim cautions that each state has it's own information collection and privacy / confidentiality policies, as well as policies / disclaimers / terms and conditions for access to information contained in state sex offender web sites (review individual state conditions of use). Megan's Law, signed into law in 1996 by President Clinton, allows states discretion in establishing criteria for disclosure, but compels them to make private and personal information on registered sex offenders available to the public. ~~ Please see the web site at: www.JuvenileJusticeNow.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 181
Special guest Deborah Talley |
Monday
11/14/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Deborah Talley, a survivor of child abuse, is a native Californian whose parents had migrated from the Deep South. As a young child she was drawn to education, when school became a sought-out oasis. Young Deborah recognized that God loved her and had provided her, and everyone else, with gifts and talents. She's worked in the private and non profit arenas, is a writer, producer of the "Rare Woman" talk radio show, and has counseled people from every walk of life. Ms. Talley is a spiritual coach and has written a journal workbook that she uses in tandem with her “Maps and Lanterns” classes where she guides participants to their highest life. Her success is based on her genuine love for others (and their success) coupled with her authentic ability to honor their gifts, and celebrates the principal of "KAI" .. a centuries-old practice which brings together knowledge and action. ~~ Please see the web site at: www.kai-isthewhy.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 178
Special guest Rene Howitt |
Wednesday
11/09/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Rene Howitt ~~ Passionate about saving children, she is the founder of the C.O.P.E.24 school program, an "in school" education program for "Changing Our Parenting Experience." Ms. Howitt teaches teens how to avoid becoming abusive parents. (see: www.cope24.com) and is the author of a book "Whose Best Interest? A Fight to Save Two American Kids" that describes her efforts to save two children who where being abused. Millions of dollars are spent every year by Family Services in an attempt to repair broken families in the United States. There are approximately 500,000 children living in foster homes, kinship homes, or group homes. There are probably just as many who should be in the system. However, there is just no place to send them. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 177
Special guest Gidon, from Israel
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Tuesday
11/08/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Gidon, 60, who surprised us by calling in from Jerusalem, Israel, to talk about repressed memories of child abuse that he had recently uncovered. He had been waiting for the right evening to call us from the other side of the world. Gidon has been in therapy a long time, 26 years, yet the issue of his molestation as an infant had never been addressed. Its not unusual for the mind of a child as young as Gidon was to repress the memories of such experiences. Full 20% of sexually abused kids are younger than 8 years old. Many never tell, others simply don't remember, and sometimes these memories will unexpectedly emerge decades later. We are always grateful when people trust our group enough to share their story with us, especially if its for the first time. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 176
Special guest Margie McKinnon |
Monday
11/07/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Margie McKinnon the founder of The Lamplighter Movement, an international movement for incest and child sexual abuse recovery. She's author of several books, including "REPAIR Your Life: A Program for Recovery from Incest & Childhood Sexual Abuse." The name of the REPAIR program is an acronym that stands for the stages of the program: Recognition, Entry, Process, Awareness, Insight and Rhythm. "When I was in incest recovery," Ms. McKinnon writes, "living in a women's shelter, married to my third abuser, suicidal, and fumbling my way in the dark, I thought, ‘If only I had a Lamplighter, someone who would show me the way.'" From that, the dream of the Lamplighter Movement was born. The Lamplighter Movement is growing, and now has 80 chapters internationally in 13 countries. ~~ Please see the web site at: www.theLamplighters.org |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 174
Special guest Misa Leonessa Garavaglia
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Thursday
11/03/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Misa Leonessa Garavaglia, Life Coach, Spiritual Director, and public speaker. Ms. Garavaglia says, "I am an overcomer!! I have overcome emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse to thrive as a mother, wife, friend, and professional woman. I have also overcome [severe] physical challenges. As a result I have come to understand the importance of a balanced life and self-care." She continues. "As a professionally trained coach and spiritual director, I am excited to partner with you as you walk towards your goals. It is my passion to help you find the strength, resources, and courage to live a vibrant life. I believe that life is 10% circumstance and 90% what we do with it. We CAN find hope in the midst of life's challenges." ~~ Please see her web site: www.MisaCoach.com and read her blog: MisaLeonessa.hubpages.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 172
Special guest Patrick Dati
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Tuesday
11/01/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Patrick Dati, one of the few victims to escape from notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Among other things, Patrick is a member and speaker for RAINN. As a child he survived both sexual abuse and bullying. Mr. Dati has recently made numerous media appearances and writes, "Victims of sexual assault are more likely to suffer from depression, PTSD, abuse alcohol and drugs, and contemplate suicide. That is why it is so critical to talk about sexual assault – emphasizing the seriousness of the crime while reinforcing the importance of taking steps to get help through resources like the National Sexual Assault Hotlines." ~~ Please see: www.YouAndMeCanStopBullies.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 169
Special guest Connie Lee
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Thursday
10/27/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Connie Lee, survivor and founder of the FACSA Foundation, which is putting together a virtual expo, a unique format to unite resources and knowledge for sexual assault organizations. Besides the U.S., the global event includes countries such as Russia, Pakistan, Africa, New Zealand and the U.K. Ms. Lee writes, "Together, we can provide creativity, knowledge, and resources for each of us to succeed in our own ventures. Join in the conversation; post your ideas; make that committment today that you will wait no longer to change the lives of people in your communities and to make your organization reach new heights. Some say the sky is the limit, and I say 'Reach to Infinity and Beyond'." ~~ Please see: www.FACSAfoundationVirtualExpo.ning.com & www.facsasavethechildren.com ~~ The FACSA Foundation VIRTUAL EXPO launches January 11 & 12, 2012 |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 168
Special guest Teresa Joyce |
Wednesday
10/26/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Teresa Joyce, author of "There's a Fine Line" which she says is "a true story that ranges over a period of many years. It covers the first married years of my mother's life, and the abuse she received from my now deceased father. The hardship she found within her life in so many ways, no one should have ever had to go through, but sadly it just seemed to follow her around. Some years later she remarried, but unfortunately this union would tear her once more into tiny pieces." Ms. Joyce, too, found herself unsafe under her stepfather's hands "in the grip of a complete madman, who was hell bent on destroying my life. Running from memories of all those years living under his rules, buried so deep within me I never really remembered or faced until I was forced to do so." Please see: www.TeresaJoyce.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 167
Special guest Vivian Farmery
|
Tuesday
10/25/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
|
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Vivian Farmery, founder and executive director of "Just Tell," created to educate and empower children and adults around the issue of childhood sexual abuse. Through the kids' pages, they encourage children who are being sexually abused to choose an adult in their life who they trust, and to tell that adult about the abuse. Through the adult pages of the website they help to educate the adult to whom the child discloses, so that they will better understand what to do to help that child. "Just Tell" believes they are the first organization in the United States to create and disseminate public awareness campaigns directly aimed at children who are being sexually abused. ~~ Please see JustTell.org |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 163
Special guest Anah Maa |
Wednesday
10/19/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Anah Maa, a child of a cult which included torture, sexual exploitation, deaths, rituals. Her story, "The Light at the End of the Tunnel" tells of her journey "coming out of the darkness of ritual abuse, into the light of my soul." A Life Coach, Mentor, and Teacher of Healing, Anah is devoted to helping children feel loved, safe, and knowing that they are an expression of God's Love. "This is why I have created the Agape Center for Hope," says Ms. Maa, "to provide abused and neglected children counseling, treatment, support, education, and mentoring to help them not only heal from the effects of abuse and neglect, but help them re-awaken the hope and joy in their hearts so they can realize their greatest life that God has for them." Please see: www.AnahMaa.com and www.ajourneyoflight.com |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 161
Special guest Mort, 66 |
Monday
10/17/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Mort, 66, who walks through his fears and bravely tells his life story for the first time. Raised in small-town rural Kentucky, Mort was molested by friends and family members numerous times, starting at age 9, but never told anyone, not even his two wives or five children. Some say we're as sick as our secrets, and believe recovery begins with its revaluation.-- Over 39 million Americans have been abused sexually. Sadly a huge number of them have never come to terms with their childhood experiences, and continue to suffer from the pain, anger, fear, shame, embarrassment for decades. Most will agree their traumas have resulted in an inability to trust, make good decisions and have healthy relationships. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 159
Special guest Feather Berkower
|
Thursday
10/13/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Feather Berkower, MSW, a 25-year veteran in child sexual abuse prevention. Using a community-based approach, she has trained over 100,000 school children and parents! Her highly-regarded workshop, Parenting Safe Children, empowers adults to keep children safe from sexual abuse. She presents across the country in homes, schools, youth organizations, parenting groups, and businesses. Feather makes a difficult topic less scary, and consistently impresses audiences with her knowledge, commitment, and warmth. Parenting Safe Children helped to inspire Off Limits, a NEW parenting book that will change the way you think about keeping kids safe. Off Limits presents easy-to-follow guidelines for making children, homes, and communities off limits to child sexual abusers. Please see: www.ParentingSafeChildren.com and Off-Limits. |
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 156
Special guest Lynn C. Tolson |
Monday
10/10/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Lynn Tolson, author and activist. A true story, Beyond the Tears begins with the suicide attempt of an abused and addicted twenty-five-year-old woman. In the aftermath, she commits to counseling to recover from anxiety and depression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. The author engages the reader in therapy sessions where the young woman reveals dysfunctional family relationships, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness. Due to the therapeutic process, the woman discovers a path to love and the value of life, and she ultimately achieves a life that reflects health and happiness. In sharing this inspirational journey, the author provides a message of hope. Please see: www.beyondthetears.blogspot.com |
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Special guest Petra Luna |
Friday
9/30/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Petra Luna -- Petra Luna is a singer, song writer and activist. A native of California, her passion is fighting child abuse (though all kinds of abuse really) through her non-profit organization. The P. Luna Foundation fights child abuse by creating innovative programs to educate, aid law enforcement, and build awareness about the growing epidemic of child abuse and exploitation. It aspires to end the anonymity of child sexual predators and to prevent future abuse through intellect, logic and virtue. Of special note is their "Male Abuse Awareness Week" planned to be held Dec 1 to 8 (event festivities in San Diego). Please see: www.PLunaFoundation.com and www.Help4Guys.org. Ms. Luna partly funds her organization with her music sales, and we'll feature samples of her music on our show. |
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Special guest Jill Starishevsky |
Monday
9/26/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Jill Starishevsky -- Ms. Starishevsky is an Assistant District Attorney in New York City, where she has prosecuted hundreds of sex offenders and dedicated her career to seeking justice for victims of child abuse and sex crimes. Outside the courtroom, Jill's fondness for writing led her to create ThePoemLady.com, where she pens personalized pieces. Her mission to protect children, along with her penchant for poetry, inspired My Body Belongs to Me, a children's book intended to prevent child sexual abuse by teaching 3-8 year olds their bodies are private. A mother of three, Jill is also founder of HowsMyNanny.com, a service that enables parents to purchase a license plate for their child's stroller so the public can report positive or negative nanny observations. Please see: www.MyBodyBelongsToMe.com |
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Special guest Lori Finnila |
Monday
9/19/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Lori Finnila -- Lori is a survivor of child abuse, domestic violence and abuse in which she suffered a left brain injury. The scars and pain from the trauma throughout her life has had it's toll. Ms. Finnila did not quit or give up. Instead she became a woman of strength and sheer tenacity, a voice for all. Lori has a message of hope for everyone. Her resolve to keep going, to keep reaching for her dreams empowers us to do the same. Her long term goal is to open up 'Teen Centers Across America and Beyond. Lori Finnila's books are available at www.Smashwords.com. Check out her latest book "My Brain Injury" soon to be turned into a film. ~~ See: www.lorifinnila.webs.com and www.lorifinnila.ning.com |
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Special guest Linda McFarlane |
Monday
9/12/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Linda McFarlane, Deputy Executive Director of Just Detention International (www.justdetention.org), a health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Linda will be joined by Troy Isaac, one of the people her organization has helped. Since 1980, JDI has worked to end the sexual abuse of detainees, in the U.S. and around the world. At the heart of JDI's mission lies a conviction that when the government removes someone's freedom, it takes on the absolute responsibility to protect that person's safety. |
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Special guest Brian D. Beckstead |
Wednesday
8/24/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST: Brian D. Beckstead, author of "The Stallion Warriors"-- The novel is is set in Salt Lake City, just prior to the 2012 presidential election. Salt Lake, the city that houses the Mormon Church's headquarters and now touting its first openly gay mayor, may soon to be the hometown of the next President of the United States. When the candidate is assassinated, a group of gay men who have protected the church for almost two hundred years now face the threat of exposure and possible extinction. They are known as The Stallion Warriors. Brian D. Beckstead is a former Mormon who lives in Murray, Utah. “I found myself pinned between the gay community and the Mormon Church for having the audacity to write such a story.” He's a Motivational and Inspirational Speaker, a Life/Business Coach, an Author/Minister and a Comedian ~~ Please see: www.StallionWarriors.com and Brian D. Beckstead on Facebook |
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Special guest Keith Smith
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Thursday
8/11/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
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Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Keith Smith -- author of Men In My Town. "After 34 years, I got the strength to break the silence about my abduction and sexual assault," said Keith. "Out of fear, shame and guilt, I'd been silent for over three decades, not sharing with anyone the story of what happened to me." He continues, "It's time to speak out to raise public awareness of male sexual assault, to let others know that they're not alone and to help victims and their families understand that the emotion, fear and memories that may still haunt them are not uncommon to those of us who have shared a similar experience." His program, “5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Kids Safe” has been discussed on radio and television programs, and was developed to help reduce the risk to children by educating adults on five key things. (see the web site: www.MenInMyTown.wordpress.com) |
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Special guest Cathering Heimdale
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Thursday
8/04/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
|
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Cathering Heimdale -- She's the author of "Escape the Dragons Path" a novel that explores the worst things that can happen to a victim of abuse. “More than anything, I saw myself in my research," she says. "I was all over it — the panic attacks, the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, the fear of feeling cornered. You can't bury that kind of emotion, and it wasn't until I began research on it that I slowly began to understand it, and to work my way through it.” Ms. Heimdale continues, "I felt validated, and I finally understood the psychology behind the mind of the abuse victim — as well as the abuser — and the necessity of freedom from fear for recovery.” (see the web site: www.trianglerockenterprises.weebly.com) |
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Special guest Jay Tow, MS
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Tuesday
8/02/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
Warning: sexually explicit
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Tonight's TOPIC: The abused body and it's reactions -- Jay Tow, MS, Certified Sex Therapist and NAASCA member, will be with us for the full show (see his site: www.ALTtherapist.com). Most abuse victims (men and women) hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. Anonymous calls and chat room participation are encouraged. But we hope those who have recovered will join Bill and co-host Jessica Stevens, both adult survivors of child abuse, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Special guest Hank Estrada
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Thursday
7/28/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
|
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Hank Estrada -- In his book, UNHOLY COMMUNION, Lessons Learned from Life among Pedophiles, Predators and Priests, Hank Estrada takes us through the horrors of being sexually abused in his family of origin by a trusted uncle only to be followed by a second experience of sexual abuse by a trusted priest during his seminary training in the religious order of the Claretian Missionary Priests and Brothers. Estrada is candid not only about those who abused him but also about his own dark side that emerged as he tried to come to grips with the effects of the abuse and his own sexual orientation. This book is worthy of a careful reading by anyone, but especially by those who have doubts about the effects of sexual abuse of vulnerable young people by members of the clergy or about the systemic pattern of enabling these same abusers to violate additional vulnerable people. (see: www.HankEstrada.com) |
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Special guest Carol D. Levine |
Wednesday
7/20/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is adult survivor Carol D. Levine, author of the book "Panic Child -- A Harrowing True story of Sexual Abuse and Neglect." Her childhood was filled with abuse and neglect, child sexual abuse, stranger abduction, and rape .. a journey of pain, and neglect. But even after the toll it took on her in her adult years, Carol found the courage to keep going, to heal and to be a voice for change. Ms. Levine now uses her knowledge and experience to help many youth and survivors of abuse in her local area, encouraging them to report their assaults and to get medical and therapeutic attention. Carol has appeared on radio, been interviewed for newspapers and appeared before community groups spreading her message of recovery and speaking out against the horrible epidemic of child abuse. Her book "Panic Child -- A Harrowing True story of Sexual Abuse and Neglect" can be found at Amazon.com and AuthorHouse.com. |
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Special guest Michael Skinner |
Thursday
7/14/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST Michael Skinner has many credits, among them musician, singer, songwriter .. and child abuse advocate. The 'Surviving Spirit' non profit (see: www.SurvivingSpirit.com) stresses "Healing the Heart Through the Creative Arts, Education & Advocacy." Michael says, "I deal with complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression (major at times), severe back problems and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). My health concerns are the result of childhood and teenaged years filled with the pain and the suffering by severe and protracted sexual, physical and emotional abuse from my parents and many of their friends." Later labeled 'mentally ill', he concludes, "Through the 'Surviving Spirit' [non profit] I hope to be a part in the change in addressing and eradicating the stigma and discrimination that so many survivors of trauma, abuse and mental health concerns face every day." We'll feature several pieces of Michael's music on tonight's show. |
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Special guest Charlie Stecker |
Thursday
7/07/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST is Charlie Stecker from "Chahlie's Angel" (please see: www.ChahliesAngel.com - dedicated to child abuse prevention and awareness). Located in Philadelphia, Charlie's story of the death of his brother and the eventual abuse that he suffered is quite compelling. -- Most abuse victims (men and women) hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. Anonymous calls and chat room participation are encouraged. But we hope those who have recovered will join Bill and co-host Jessica Stevens, both adult survivors of child abuse, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Special guest Dr. Jaime Romo |
Tuesday
6/28/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Jaime Romo is an educator, consultant, and author. He promotes healing from abuse and the prevention of child sexual abuse, particularly abuse by religious authorities or in the context of religious settings. As his web site says, "Dr. Jaime Romo is an educator, consultant, and author. He promotes healing from abuse and the prevention of child sexual abuse, particularly abuse by religious authorities or in the context of religious settings." -- Please see: www.jaimeromo.com and check out his workbook! -- Most abuse victims (men and women) hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. Anonymous calls and chat room participation are encouraged. But we hope those who have recovered will join Bill and co-host Jessica Stevens, both adult survivors of child abuse, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Carl Hart tells his story |
Friday
6/17/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Most abuse victims (men and women) hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. Anonymous calls and chat room participation are encouraged. But we hope those who have recovered will join Bill and co-host Jessica Stevens, both adult survivors of child abuse, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Bill Murray tells his story |
Thursday
6/16/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Most abuse victims (men and women) hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. Anonymous calls and chat room participation are encouraged. But we hope those who have recovered will join Bill and co-host Jessica Stevens, both adult survivors of child abuse, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Jessica Stevens tells her story |
Wednesday
6/15/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Most abuse victims (men and women) hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. Anonymous calls and chat room participation are encouraged. But we hope those who have recovered will join Bill and co-host Jessica Stevens, both adult survivors of child abuse, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Special guest Aviva Bel'Harold |
Wednesday
4/27/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Our very special guest for the hour is Aviva Bel'Harold, herself a survivor of child abuse. She says "My memoires are blocked up to age nine. But I don't have a problem talking about that, because it's part of what happens with lots of people." She continues, "I don't have great hesitations to be honest and forthcoming." An accomplished author, Aviva's works can be found on her web site, www.avivabelharold.com, and include the novels Safe and CHiP and Stuck - Facing Forward , as well as links to her blogs and other works. She also has a YouTube video "Are You Being Bullied ~ I Care!!!" at: http://youtu.be/IVMEIvwv7xE |
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Special guest Diane Champé |
Friday
4/08/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Our very special guest will be Diane Champé, the Survivors Champion, an expert on child abuse and neglect. Through willpower, 23 years of therapy and five hospitalizations, she overcame a horrific childhood resulting in Major Depression, PTSD, and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Despite these catastrophes and hardships, Ms. Champé rose from an entry-level position in the mail room of a Fortune 20 Company to become a Strategic Planner on the Regional VP's staff in only 19 years. Now retired, she is dedicating the rest of her life to speaking out about child abuse and neglect, and to helping adult survivors reclaim their lives. She speaks to legislators, law enforcement, child advocacy centers, and universities. Ms. Champé recently worked on a National Trauma Campaign for SAMHSA – a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her website www.WeAreSurvivors.org is a national platform to discuss issues affecting adult survivors of child abuse and neglect. |
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Special guest Swami Shiva |
Wednesday
4/06/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's very special guest is Swami Shivananda Giri, who hails from Illinois, jokes that he's a "cornfield Swami," and is himself a survivor of child abuse. He'll be sharing his story and, most importantly, he'll discuss the path he's taken in his recovery. Once a leather wearing, Harley riding biker, Swami Shiva now carries the teachings and blessings of the most ancient Indian tradition that has been passed down from Master to disciple in a direct line for millennia (www.meditativeliving.info). Knowing that THERE IS NOTHING THAT IS NOT GOD Swami serves humanity enlightening and liberating one soul at a time. |
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Special guest Laurie Ann Smith |
Monday
04/04/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Our very special guest will be Laurie Ann Smith, Canada Regional Director and Chief Communications Officer for Dreamcatchers For Abused Children. Ms. Smith has a passion for raising awareness about the ongoing issues of child abuse, domestic violence and all human rights abuses. A twice published author, "A Life of Death: The Redemption (A True Story)" and "La Veta Juvies," Laurie volunteers at multiple charities, hosts a dozen BlogTalkRadio talk shows each week and plans to continue to speak publically about the issues surrounding child abuse, child abuse prevention and adult survivor issues due to child abuse. |
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Special guest Sharon D. Quirt
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Thursday
3/31/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Join us and our special guest Sharon D. Quirt (www.SharonQuirt.com). Sharon is herself an adult survivor of child abuse who has a special way she gives back to the community. "I do a workshop on helping adults heal the abused child here in Canada and also world wide," says Sharon. "My path has made me a teacher and I love what I am able to do with others." Ms. Quirt is also both a talk show host and an author. You can find her book "The Keys" through her web site and on Amazon.com. We're delighted to have her join us to explain her unique workshop / retreat style programs for adult survivors of abuse. |
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Special guest Abby Phelps
| Tuesday
3/29/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Tonight's special guest is The Esquire Abby Phelps, also known as The Motor City Maharani. A nationally respected empowerment educational orator and training specialist, she has presented at over 380 public venues in Michigan and throughout the country for over twenty years. A relationship counselor, she created and founded The Parent University Initiative, Reviving The Village Initiative, The SEASEN for Change School Fitness Program, Parents Taking the LEAD Collaboration and more. She's also served on Detroit Public Schools District Planning Team 2002, Dr Burnley Superintendent, Governor Granholms Transition Team for Public Education, Detroit Parent Advisory Council, and many other Boards. |
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Special guest Chris, "curious listener" |
Friday
3/18/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Most abuse victims, men and women, hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. We know anonymity is important, so we protect any who request it. But we encourage anyone who's recovered to join us, too, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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Special guest Barbara Hofmeister |
Thursday
3/17/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Join special guest, Barbara Hofmeister, author and internationally renowned speaker, as she discusses issues of child abuse in her life, and how she's risen above them. Her newest work, "The TO BE Book" (www.TheToBeBook.com), is "a guide to making your dreams come true." We're delighted to have Barbara as a special guest. The fact is that most abuse victims, men and women, hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. We know anonymity is important, so we protect any who request it. But we encourage anyone who's recovered to join us, too, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ |
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Special guest Candy, "Literary Scribes" |
Wednesday
3/16/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
Most abuse victims, men and women, hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. We know anonymity is important, so we protect any who request it. But we encourage anyone who's recovered to join us, too, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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SCAN launch - one hour episodes
with co-host Jessica Stevens | Monday
3/07/2011
3pm EST, 12 noon PAC
recommended show |
Most abuse victims, men and women, hide the story of their experience well into adulthood. But that's often how recovery begins, one survivor talking to another. We know anonymity is important, so we protect any who request it. But we encourage anyone who's recovered to join us, too, for an informed discussion of the many important issues that surround child abuse. ~~ Please see www.NAASCA.org ~~ PS: please join our new Facebook "cause" and invite others to join, too: http://www.causes.com/causes/580142-stop-child-abuse-now |
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SHOW TOPIC:
"Sick As Your Secrets" |
Sunday
2/20/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
The host of "Community Matters" is Bill Murray, founder of LA Community Policing, his reaction to 9-11-2001. LACP.org was originally a regional non profit web site, but long ago become the world's largest grassroots effort devoted to community based policing. On January 1, 2011, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA.org) was launched, based on Bill's personal life experienced. "Very few adults have escaped severe child abuse, trafficking, and kidnapping. But I have, and I've been in recovery from its devastating effects for over 25 years. Now that my parents are both gone I've decided to devote my remaining time, money and available energy to this vitally important cause." Join Bill, co-host MJ Goyings, ER RN, and NAASCA's Jay Tow, MS, Certified Sex Therapist, on "Community Matters" as they discuss this week's events and news. Frequent visits from special guests and episodes featuring important cultural issues are all a part of "Community Matters" .. where call-in participation is always welcome! |
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More on our new NAASCA mission |
Sunday
2/13/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
The host of "Community Matters" is Bill Murray, founder of LA Community Policing, his reaction to 9-11-2001. LACP.org was originally a regional non profit web site, but long ago become the world's largest grassroots effort devoted to community based policing. On January 1, 2011, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA.org) was launched, based on Bill's personal life experienced. "Very few adults have escaped severe child abuse, trafficking, and kidnapping. But I have, and I've been in recovery from its devastating effects for over 25 years. Now that my parents are both gone I've decided to devote my remaining time, money and available energy to this vitally important cause." Join Bill, co-host MJ Goyings, ER RN, and NAASCA's Jay Tow, MS, Certified Sex Therapist, on "Community Matters" as they discuss this week's events and news. Frequent visits from special guests and episodes featuring important cultural issues are all a part of "Community Matters" .. where call-in participation is always welcome! |
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SHOW TOPIC:
"Super Bowl Sex"
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Saturday * (special day)
2/05/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show |
The host of "Community Matters" is Bill Murray, founder of LA Community Policing, his reaction to 9-11-2001. LACP.org was originally a regional non profit web site, but long ago become the world's largest grassroots effort devoted to community based policing. On January 1, 2011, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA.org) was launched, based on Bill's personal life experienced. "Very few adults have escaped severe child abuse, trafficking, and kidnapping. But I have, and I've been in recovery from its devastating effects for over 25 years. Now that my parents are both gone I've decided to devote my remaining time, money and available energy to this vitally important cause." Join Bill, co-host MJ Goyings and NAASCA's Jay Tow, MS, Certified Sex Therapist, on "Community Matters" as they discuss this week's events and news. Frequent visits from special guests and episodes featuring important cultural issues are all a part of "Community Matters" .. where call-in participation is always welcome! |
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Special Show - we introduce the
newest member of our team,
Jay Tow, MS, LMHC
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Sunday
1/30/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
Jay Tow, MS,
joins NAASCA
A professional voice |
The host of "Community Matters" is Bill Murray, founder of LA Community Policing, his reaction to 9-11-2001. LACP.org was originally a regional non profit web site, but long ago become the world's largest grassroots effort devoted to community based policing. On January 1, 2011, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA.org) was launched, based on Bill's personal life experienced. "Very few adults have escaped severe child abuse, trafficking, and kidnapping. But I have, and I've been in recovery from its devastating effects for over 25 years. Now that my parents are both gone I've decided to devote my remaining time, money and available energy to this vitally important cause." Join Bill, co-host MJ Goyings and NAASCA's Jay Tow, MS, Certified Sex Therapist, on "Community Matters" as they discuss this week's events and news. Frequent visits from special guests and episodes featuring important cultural issues are all a part of "Community Matters" .. where call-in participation is always welcome! |
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Launch of new non-profit effort
based on our founder's personal
life experiences:
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Sunday
1/02/2011
8pm EST, 5pm PAC
recommended show
Bill Murray ..
a life unfolding
Bill's new mission |
The host of "Community Matters" is Bill Murray, founder of LA Community Policing, his reaction to 9-11-2001. LACP.org was originally a regional non profit web site, but long ago become the world's largest grassroots effort devoted to community based policing. On January 1, 2011, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA.org) was launched, based on Bill's personal life experienced. "Very few adults have escaped severe child abuse, trafficking, child pornography and kidnapping. But I have, and I've been in recovery from its devastating effects for over 25 years. Now that my parents are both gone I've decided to devote my remaining time, money and available energy to this vitally important cause." Join Bill and co-host Ms. MJ Goyings on "Community Matters" as they discuss this week's events and news. Frequent visits from special guests and episodes featuring important cultural issues are all a part of "Community Matters" .. where call-in participation is always welcome! |
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