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Zero Abuse Project Statement on the Resignation of Judge James Troiano

July 19, 2019

Washington, D.C. (July 19, 2019) – Zero Abuse Project CEO Jeff Dion issued the following statement today regarding Judge James Troiano’s resignation and new mandatory sexual violence training for all state judges in New Jersey. We applaud the New Jersey judicial system’s first steps towards restoring itself in the eyes of the public as an unbiased and fair civic institution.

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Zero Abuse Project CEO Jeffrey R. Dion Statement on NY Child Victims Act & Jeffrey Epstein

July 15, 2019

July 15th, 2019 (New York). Zero Abuse Project CEO Jeffrey R. Dion today stressed the role of New York’s new Child Victims Act in helping to keep children safe from sexual abuse and ensuring survivors can seek justice in light of the recent arrest of Jeffrey Epstein on charges of sex trafficking.

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Seminar teaches community residents about Child Victims Act

July 2, 2019

Jeff Dion, the CEO of the Zero Abuse Project, led a presentation detailing several facts about the new Child Victims Act. He spoke about how the culture of negligence within some institutions has to end and should be replaced by one of disclosure.

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Dr. Melissa Stephens receives distinguished award for CAST implementation in medical education

June 12, 2019

This year’s recipient of The Marguerite Elliott Innovation in Clinical Medical Education Award is Melissa Renee Stephens, MD, FAAFP, Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences & Director of Graduate Medical Education and Population Health at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), for her innovation titled: ‘Implementation of Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) in Medical Education.’

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Scott signs bills removing statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims

June 4, 2019

“By opening a ‘window to justice’ and allowing survivors whose cases were previously barred by [statutes of limitations] to be heard in court, important information can be exposed that can help create safer, more informed communities.”

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DCFS simulation gives inside look at challenges investigators face

May 21, 2019

One of the jobs that the Department of Children and Family Services is tasked with is making sure children are safe. In order to do this job, DCFS investigators have to enter the homes of people accused of horrible crimes.

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Governor signs bill easing limit on sex abuse lawsuits

May 14, 2019

The legislation allows child victims to sue up until they turn 55 or within seven years of their first realization that the abuse caused them harm. The current statute of limitations is age 20 or two years after first realizing the abuse caused harm.

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Nearly 8,000 Boy Scout Leaders Have Been Accused of Sexual Abuse Since 1944, Researcher Found

April 24, 2019

The Boy Scouts have kept files going back decades showing that nearly 8,000 volunteers have been excluded from the organization because they had been accused of sexually abusing children, according to a review by an expert on child sexual abuse.

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When Maryland gave abuse victims more time to sue, it may have also protected institutions, including the Catholic Church

April 1, 2019

Two years ago, Maryland lawmakers made it easier for adults sexually abused as children to sue institutions that harbored predators. They may have also irreversibly granted some immunity to the Catholic Church. A provision tucked into a 2017 law now stands in the way of Maryland joining a nationwide effort to bring justice to victims who come to terms with childhood abuse when they reach middle age and, for decades, have had no recourse in civil courts.

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R. Kelly, Michael Jackson and the Lingering Questions About Child Sex Abuse Cases

March 12, 2019

The explosive documentaries “Leaving Neverland” and “Surviving R. Kelly” have reignited a national conversation about child sex abuse.

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Federal prosecutors broke law in Jeffrey Epstein case, judge rules

February 22, 2019

Federal prosecutors, under former Miami U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, broke the law when they concealed a plea agreement from more than 30 underage victims who had been sexually abused by wealthy New York hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

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Talking to Children: Scary News

February 19, 2019

Talking to Children: Scary News A high profile case in your community can leave parents feeling panicked and helpless. It is important to remember that children respond to your tone and your unspoken messages. Instead of having your children worry about the unknown of what is being unsaid, this is a good time to reinforce safety rules and see if

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Empower Me

February 14, 2019

Empower Me My Safety Rules: For Children For Teens For Children Check First with a parent, guardian or babysitter before Accepting a ride Accepting a gift Going into a house Having your photo taken Use the buddy system! Play and stay with friends. Find 5 trusted adults to talk to about any problem or worry. They could be your parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches,

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Age Appropriate Conversations

February 14, 2019

Age Appropriate Conversations It’s important to talk to your children often and consistently about how to stay safe. But how you do have effective conversations, from which children absorb valuable information that they may need later? Make sure the information you deliver is easily understood for your child’s stage of development. Toddler Teach your toddler: Their name and guardian’s name

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Talk About Touches

February 14, 2019

Talk About Touches Children deserve to be safe and healthy. Talking to your child about touches builds trust and opens conversations to create safe, healthy relationships. Have a conversation with your child about body safety rules: Teach correct names for all body parts including private parts. Establish private parts are different from the rest of their body. Reinforce for your

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How to Talk to Strangers

February 14, 2019

How to Talk to Strangers Not all strangers mean danger If your child got separated from you in public, would they know how to seek out a stranger for help or would they wait until they were approached? Children should be taught how to talk to strangers so that they know how to get help when they need it. Teach

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What If Games

February 14, 2019

What If Games Safety conversation starters with children and teens “What-if” games are a great way to help children and teens think about how to handle potentially dangerous situations. Adults can use what-if questions to spark conversation with children and teenagers while they are in the car, at the store or during any other shared time. “What-if” games are most

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JWRC and NCPTC join Zero Abuse Project

January 24, 2019

We are pleased to announce Jacob Wetterling Resource Center (JWRC) and the programs of National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) are now a part of the Zero Abuse Project! Zero Abuse Project is a 501©(3) public charity based in St Paul, MN, committed to education, training, and survivor support in order to eradicate child sex abuse and remedy its resulting

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Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally Date Set

January 7, 2019

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County set a date for the annual Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally. The event will be on Friday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Melba Shewmaker Zero Abuse Project at the Northwest Arkansas Community College campus

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Child maltreatment conference to include two community presentations

January 7, 2019

Child maltreatment-related problems such as human trafficking, trauma and disruptive behaviors in children will be the focuses for the La Crosse Child Maltreatment Conference, which will include two presentations for the public, May 11-12 at the Radisson Hotel at 200 Harborview Plaza. –LaCrosse Trubine

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Arkansas Children’s Trust Fund partners with Gundersen NCPTC to help keep kids safe

January 7, 2019

More than 261,000 children throughout the state of Arkansas will benefit from new child abuse prevention education, thanks to the collaboration of Arkansas Children’s Trust Fund and Zero Abuse Project.

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BTS and GRACE offer historic seminary course on child sexual abuse

January 7, 2019

“A primary reason why abuse victims are afraid of the church is because of the level of immaturity and ignorance they have experienced in how they are treated or handled by the community and leadership of a church.” – child sexual abuse survivor –Religion News Service

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‘Chaplains for Children’ advocates for protection against child abuse

January 7, 2019

Victor Vieth is, unfortunately, no stranger to the countless stories of child abuse in both the United States and the rest of the world. –Daily Journal

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Training crucial to real-life work

January 7, 2019

UIS students, interested in protecting children, are getting a front row seat to a day on the job. Wednesday, a national organization training professionals in the field stopped on campus. –Illinois Homepage

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Rosario: St. Paul Sex-Abuse Attorney has a Birthday, and a New Project

January 7, 2019

Attorney Jeff Anderson speaks at a press conference outside the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, on Monday, August 4 , 2014. Anderson holds a sheet with photos of five out of the eight New Ulm Diocese priests accused of sexual misconduct. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi) St. Paul based attorney Jeff Anderson described the private birthday bash he’s hosting this

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