April 10th 2012, people gathered to screen the work in progress and joined the discussion around child sexual abuse. The panel included Aqueila Lewis, Tony Rodgers, Angel Cassidy and Mia Mingus of Generation Five. A few attendees disclosed thier experience of child sexual abuse. One woman, at the end of the screening shared with me
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The making of this film has introduced me to advocates all over the United States that are dedicated to ending child sexual abuse. I had the opportunity to interview a few of these extraordinary people and organizations in March for the film. These individuals and organizations are working to build change at the community level,
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Feeling a bit nervous, being that most of the people walking in the room to join the discussion this Wednesday were ages 14-17. I thought, should I switch up my presentation? Is what I’m about to share, stories of child sexual abuse and healing too heavy for them? Then I quickly was inspired, inspired by
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Mayor Jean Quan joined the discussion. Hear what the panel, community and the Mayor had to say. In collaboration with Stopping Our Silence (S.O.S.) we presented our first community screening with a Q and A discussion April 16th at the East Oakland Youth Development Center. Our panel included Chris Lymbertos of Generation Five, Bill Burmester
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Two years ago I became an advocate for my niece after learning she was sexually abused. In my search to find healing and available resources for her, I spoke to many people including social workers, child protective services, police officers, teachers, therapists and child advocates. I quickly learned the existing helping community was not capable
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