This year’s official topic for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is preventing sexual
violence on college campuses. While sexual assault and sexual violence on campus and among
college students is a great and growing problem, we decided to discuss a different aspect of
sexual violence. We are targeting prevent of family violence. More specifically, sexual violence in
our homes.
Many of us were shocked at the portrayal of Precious Jones in the movie Precious, based on the
novel Push by Sapphire. It seemed that Precious was a repeatedly victimized by the actions of her
biological father. Those who knew seemed to do nothing. As a result of the abuse, she didn't’t let
many people in. How can we keep our young women from going though this cycle of abuse and
victimization?
There are many young girls living this type of abuse today. Parents need to know the warning signs
and how to protect their children. Professionals also need to learn how to establish a rapport so
their students, clients, participants, etc, feel comfortable talking to them. Communication, trust and
respect are key in ending sexual violence.
An equally challenging issue is what to do when abuse happens. It is easy to say what we would
do until we are in a position when we really must do something. If our child is accusing our other
child, how do we decide whom to believe? How do we just stop loving and needing our partner
because of something our child said? You have worked with a family for years and now the father
is being accused of sexual abuse. How do you react? Who do you contact? What is the right
decision?
Wounded Wings is offering two free workshops to address sexual abuse in the family.
Sexual Abuse in the Family: Safeguarding Our Girls
The Darkest Secrets. Professional Approaches for Brining Sexual Abuse into the Light
These two workshops are being offered in observation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month,
Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, promoting Fairness,
Dignity and Respect for victims of crime.
violence on college campuses. While sexual assault and sexual violence on campus and among
college students is a great and growing problem, we decided to discuss a different aspect of
sexual violence. We are targeting prevent of family violence. More specifically, sexual violence in
our homes.
Many of us were shocked at the portrayal of Precious Jones in the movie Precious, based on the
novel Push by Sapphire. It seemed that Precious was a repeatedly victimized by the actions of her
biological father. Those who knew seemed to do nothing. As a result of the abuse, she didn't’t let
many people in. How can we keep our young women from going though this cycle of abuse and
victimization?
There are many young girls living this type of abuse today. Parents need to know the warning signs
and how to protect their children. Professionals also need to learn how to establish a rapport so
their students, clients, participants, etc, feel comfortable talking to them. Communication, trust and
respect are key in ending sexual violence.
An equally challenging issue is what to do when abuse happens. It is easy to say what we would
do until we are in a position when we really must do something. If our child is accusing our other
child, how do we decide whom to believe? How do we just stop loving and needing our partner
because of something our child said? You have worked with a family for years and now the father
is being accused of sexual abuse. How do you react? Who do you contact? What is the right
decision?
Wounded Wings is offering two free workshops to address sexual abuse in the family.
Sexual Abuse in the Family: Safeguarding Our Girls
The Darkest Secrets. Professional Approaches for Brining Sexual Abuse into the Light
These two workshops are being offered in observation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month,
Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, promoting Fairness,
Dignity and Respect for victims of crime.
| National Crime Victims' Rights Week |
| April 18–24, 2010 |
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Healing@woundedwings.org
(262) 432-2563
Healing@woundedwings.org
(262) 432-2563