MILLION SURVIVOR MARCH
JUNE 12, 2010
This petition is designed to show the public interest in attending such a march "Million Survivor March" in my own state’s capital. As abuse survivors, friends and family of survivors, we demand better laws and the harsher sentencing of sex offenders to protect our children and for the survivors to have equal or greater rights than the perpetrators who abuse us. Every signature makes a difference, of course the more signatures we get the better. Stand up and be counted for those who are not able to come forth. We will notify everyone as to the plans and instructions on how to attend.This petition is designed to show the public interest in attending a march. The March will be assisted by any and all organizations willing to give a helping hand. Our goal is 500,000 signatures
The goals of the March are:
TO EMPOWER UPCOMING GENERATIONS TO SPEAK UP AND COME FORWARD
TO FIGHT FOR VICTIMS RIGHTS
TO UNITE THE ANTI CHILD ABUSE WORLD
TO CALL FOR MORE FUNDING FOR VICTIMS REHABILITATION
TO PROVE OUR STRENGTH IS IN NUMBERS
For more information, visit our
EVENTS PAGE
NO MORE SECRETS!
THEY ONLY PROTECT THE PERPETRATOR.
SCARS OF ABUSE CAN LAST A LIFE TIME
IT SHOULD NOT HURT TO BE A CHILD
1 of every 7 victims of sexual assault reported to law enforcement agencies were under age 6. The younger the victim, the more likely that victim and offender were family members and less likely they were strangers to one another.
As reported by Victims under age 12 age 12 - 17 As reported by Rapist under age 12 age 12 - 17 Victim was family member 70% 36%
DID YOU KNOW?
All the statistics for child sexual abuse can only be from abuse that was reported or estimated, based on what was reported. But it is a fact, a very small percentage of child sexual abuse is reported and an even smaller percentage results in an arrest/conviction.
Please keep this in mind when reading the following,
Statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice
The actual numbers are huge,
but the wee victims can not speak out.
So, these following numbers are only
a drop in the bucket.
67% percent, 2/3, of all victims of sexual assault reported to law enforcement agencies were juveniles
(under the age of 18);
34%, 1/3, of all victims were under age 12.
raped by family member 46% 20%
raped by friend or
acquaintance of family 50% 65%
raped by a stranger 4% 15%
Victim was child of
friend or acquaintance 24% 45%
Victim was a stranger 6% 19%
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/crv92.pdf
ON THE STEPS OF
YOUR STATE CAPITAL
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--------------------------------------------------------------- 11 years ago!!! *********************************************** Check your State's laws that govern our children's safety against pedophiles An individual who was sexually abused as a child is an adult survivor of child sexual abuse. This abuse may have had long-term effects on the survivor’s life. This individual is learning now, as an adult, to deal with the effects of the abuse. The term `survivor’ is used, instead of the term `victim’, because the individual has survived the childhood sexual abuse. If you are dealing with the effects of child sexual abuse, please remember that you are not responsible for the abuse. No one ever deserves to be abused. As an adult, you can overcome the effects the abuse may have on your life. We are all always here for eachother. Please stop by MySpace page @ http://www.myspace.com/mssharonn
The typical child sex offender molests an average of 117 children,
most of who do not report the offence.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health, 1
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39 Million Est. SURVIVORS
of childhood sexual abuse
(from 1987 survey)
For prospective purposes,
there were more SURVIVORS of Childhood Sexual Abuse than are, today, persons in the States of California and Nevada combined.
Can you imagine the number today?!!!
NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
http://www.ndaa.org/pdf/ncpca_statute_sexual_
offenses_july_06.pdf
Then, let us know what you would like to see changed, if anything.
Please include your state in the email.
anita@millionsurvivormarch.com
Who Is an Adult Survivor of
Child Sexual Abuse ?
You are never alone.
This is not a day for victims to have a pity party ...
This is a day to celebrate that we are survivors !
********At the Event********
We will have:
Various Booths with product and services related to our cause,
Informational Kiosks relating to recovery and support,
Food and Beverage Booths,
areas to relax (Bring your folding chair)
and listen to Guest Speakers and performers.
More information will be listed as it becomes available, so please check back often.
********Prior to the Event ...********
WE WILL BE:
1)Selling T-shirts and ribbons to promote the March.
2)Concentrating on ways to educate children on how to stay safe
from abuse happening in their homes, on the web and on the streets.
3)Educating survivors as to their rights and ways to seek therapy.
4)Passing out fliers and posters to promote the March and Child Sexual Abuse Awareness.
5)Having various events, across the country, in all states, to raise funds, recruit volunteers, spread awareness and educate the public about our cause & this atrocity against our children.
6)Promoting sponsorships from, and partnerships with, All monies donated, raised thru fund raisers and sales of product, from individuals, companies and organizations of any kind, to Million Survivor March will go 100%, to the Million Survivor March. Monies will be spent to directly help our cause: pay for rally license, internet costs, fees and costs necessary to have certain kinds of events, foods and promotional items to sale at events, printing and postal costs, materials necessary directly related to educate and enhance awareness, etc.
other organizations and companies,
to better enhance awareness of Child Sexual Abuse.
7)Working with professionals to improve the laws that govern our children's
safety against pedophiles and strengthen our law enforcement's means
to better enable them to enforce these laws.
There will be flags and ribbons that people can fly to show their support, on the day of the March, for those unable to attend.
