MILLION SURVIVOR MARCH
JUNE 12, 2010
THE SOLACE STONE
There is an often-told story in the Far East about the Chinese grandfather who, each day of his life, rose early, climbed to the top of the nearby hill that blocked the early-morning sunlight, picked up a small stone, walked back down the hill and dropped the pebble on the other side of a stream near his home. His son and grandson joined him in this task.
"Why do we do this?" the grandson asked.
"As long as you continue to do this and teach your children and grandchildren to carry the pebbles," the grandfather promised, 'We are going to move this hill."
The boy persisted. "But Grandfather, we'll never see the hill moved."
The wise old man disagreed, "Grandson, if we all work together, I know that someday it will be moved."
When you are feeling sad or discouraged, remember this story of the grandfather who pebble by pebble and stone by stone, was moving a hill. In every pebble you move you bring honor to lost and loved ones and survivors.
Who Is an Adult Survivor of
Child Sexual Abuse ?
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.
State Directors Needed
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Million Survivor March is a continuing national campaign rally, serving and helping all victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. Our first annual main event, The March on the steps of each state’s capital, is scheduled for June 12, 2010. The main event, itself, will be huge, with smaller events leading up to the March. On June 12, 2010, we plan for a large set up of informational and service booths & kiosks, guest speakers, entertainment and food. In the months prior, we will be hosting fund raisers, recruitments and child sexual abuse awareness rallies around the country. And we NEED your help! We need volunteers for all states, to serve as State Directors and County Directors. These positions do require a huge commitment, but the rewards are so much greater. We also need many, many volunteers to assist the State and County Directors. Please say you will help. Please give some time and your resources to make this a better, safer world for our most vulnerable citizens. Children depend on adults to protect them, especially from the dangers we can not see. Please help us protect our children from the atrocities of pedophilia. Be a PART of the SOLUTION MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
In advance, we thank you so very much.
ABUSE STATISTICS
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.
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. forcedsex
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. Cafes for sale
1 of every 7 victims of sexual assault reported to law enforcement agencies were under age 6. management systems, detectors accessories, ultraviolet detection
The younger
the victim, the more likely that victim and offender were family
members and less likely they were strangers to one another.
raped by family member 46% 20%
raped by friend or
acquaintance of family 50% 65%
raped by a stranger 4% 15%
As reported by Rapist under age 12 age 12 - 17
Victim was family member 70% 36%Victim was a stranger 6% 19%
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/crv92.pdf
In 1987, 22 years ago!!! ***********************************************
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
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It was estimated there were
39,000,000 SURVIVORS
of childhood sexual abuse
This is more persons than are, TODAY,
in the States of California and Nevada combined
Can you imagine the number of Survivors today?!!!
Check your State's laws that govern our children's safety against pedophiles
NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
http://www.ndaa.org/pdf/ncpca_statute_sexual_
offenses_july06.pdf
We, as an organization and members of the same organization,
pride ourselves in making every effort to
enforce the safety and well being of all children, as well as, victims
and survivors of child abuse and child sexual abuse. During any public
event we put forth, which will always consist of the presence of
children, we hold the right to address any maltreatment of children by
contacting the proper authorities.
During any time, in which, volunteers or any members of other organizations are working with or for the purpose of the Million Survivor March and/or United Survivors, Inc., we, as members of this organization and of this country, find proof of or have suspicions of a sex offender, registered or not, among the group, as per the rights and laws of Megan’s Law and the Mandated Reporting Law, we will report such information to the proper authorities and follow up as required and necessary for the safety of our children.
