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Do Sexually Abused Children Become Abusers? Most do Not

Do sexually abused children become abusers? Most do not because they have protective factors in their lives that help them to cope with, adapt to, and overcome the effects of being sexually abused. They are emotionally expressive and do not believe that sex with children will soothe, comfort, and gratify them. Continue reading

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An Open Letter to David and Charles Koch

This is an open letter to David and Charles Koch, well-known oil industrialists who support many charities such as the United Negro College Fund. Today I heard many stories about families and children that I thought they would like to hear. In this letter, I tell two of these stories. My hope is that Charles and David will be moved to put their massive resources to work on behalf of families and children. I would be happy to talk with them about what I have learned from decades as a social worker. Continue reading

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