According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse. Children are most vulnerable to Sexual Assault between the ages of 7-13, and 93% of the victims know their abuser. We all know the story of disgraced USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar, the convicted serial rapist and sex offender, who victimized hundreds of young gymnasts. It took YEARS for those young women to come forward, many who had been victimized by him at 9-10 years old or younger! What can be done to help protect children from these predators? One word: EDUCATION Erin Merryn is a childhood sexual abuse survivor and victims’ rights advocate behind Erin's Law, a law that mandates Personal Body Safety education in schools for children ages K-12. Hear her amazing story of strength, courage and perseverance that has helped and continues to help young potential victims recognize the behavior and empowers them to speak up and get help before it's too late. Guest: Erin Merryn Founder-Erin's Law www.ErinsLaw.org
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse. Children are most vulnerable to Sexual Assault between the ages of 7-13, and 93% of the victims know their abuser.
We all know the story of disgraced USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar, the convicted serial rapist and sex offender, who victimized hundreds of young gymnasts. It took YEARS for those young women to come forward, many who had been victimized by him at 9-10 years old or younger! What can be done to help protect children from these predators? One word: EDUCATION
Erin Merryn is a childhood sexual abuse survivor and victims’ rights advocate behind Erin's Law, a law that mandates Personal Body Safety education in schools for children ages K-12. Hear her amazing story of strength, courage and perseverance that has helped and continues to help young potential victims recognize the behavior and empowers them to speak up and get help before it's too late.
Guest: Erin Merryn Founder-Erin's Law
www.ErinsLaw.org