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Why do adults fail to protect children from sexual abuse?

Why do adults fail to protect children from sexual abuse?

by Crystal Emerick | Dec 3, 2020 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Why do adults fail to protect children from sexual abuse?  As difficult as it may be to accept,...
The Advocate’s Guide: Working With Parents Of Children Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted

The Advocate’s Guide: Working With Parents Of Children Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 27, 2020 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

The Advocate’s Guide: Working with Parents of Children who have been Sexually Assaulted This...
Supporting a Child who has been Sexually Assaulted

Supporting a Child who has been Sexually Assaulted

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 27, 2020 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Supporting a Child Rape Crisis Center illustrates the signs and symptoms of CSA and how to...
Mapping Prevention: Engaging Fathers

Mapping Prevention: Engaging Fathers

by Crystal Emerick | Nov 18, 2020 | Changemaker, Community, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Mapping Prevention: Engaging Fathers The NSVRC’s Mapping Prevention video podcast series...
Online Grooming: What it is, how it happens, and how to defend children

Online Grooming: What it is, how it happens, and how to defend children

by bravestep-admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Online Grooming: What it is, how it happens, and how to defend children Thorn, a nonprofit...
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Coping with the Shock of Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse

by bravestep-admin | Oct 21, 2020 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

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💙 Your Gift Today. Prevention Tomorrow. Every 💙 Your Gift Today. Prevention Tomorrow.

Every survivor we meet carries a story, not just of harm but of strength, hope and a future they still want to believe in. And every loved one who walks beside them is trying to figure out how to help, how to listen, how to walk with them.

This is why Brave Step exists.
To make sure no one sits with trauma alone.
To give families tools to support each other.
To educate communities so fewer people are ever harmed in the first place.

When you give, you’re not just supporting one program or one moment.

You’re investing in prevention, in recovery and in the kind of community where sexual violence is less likely to occur because people are informed, empowered, connected and cared for.

Your gift today can change someone’s tomorrow. And that’s how prevention truly begins. 💙

#YourGiftToday #PreventionTomorrow #BraveStep #HealingAndHope #CommunityOfCourage #YearEndGiving #OneBraveThing
Dannielle’s story is a powerful reminder of why Dannielle’s story is a powerful reminder of why prevention education matters.

By learning how to recognize risks and create safeguards, she’s helping ensure her children grow up safe, supported and informed.

When caregivers have access to prevention tools, families become stronger and communities become safer.

Thank you, Dannielle, for sharing your wisdom and your heart 💙

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💜 Behind the Brave | It Starts With Us This qu 💜 Behind the Brave | It Starts With Us

This quote captures the heartbeat of Brave Step and the truth that recovery doesn’t happen alone. It happens through a community willing to show up, speak up and stand beside those impacted by sexual violence.

We’re reminded that every act of compassion, every dollar given, every voice raised helps restore safety, dignity and hope.

Recovery starts with courage.
Change starts with community.
And this season, it starts with us. 💙

#BehindTheBrave #ItStartsWithUs #BraveStep #CommunityOfCourage #Q4Giving #HealingTogether #OneBraveThing
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