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Last week, we learned the importance of KNOW. SEE. RESPOND. and gained practical tools for preventing child sexual abuse—but our work is never done. We're committed to year-round prevention and hope you are, too! Commit to prevention today: https://ow.ly/xGy950RlhYS #FiveDaysofAction

Check out the second installment of the 2024 Blog Series: The Spectrum of Prevention in Action! This week we are exploring how Tip Colorado focuses on educating communities and professionals to prevent child sexual abuse ➡️ https://bit.ly/4avXxVB

We have a new look!! Delighted to share our new identity which launches today. While we’re still the same organisation with the same purpose – to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation – we needed to update our identity to one that reflects who we are today as well as our plans for the future. Over the last 30 years the Lucy Faithfull Foundation has led the way in developing and launching innovative projects and services designed to respond to child sexual abuse after it has occurred but also prevent it beforehand wherever possible. Over the years, it hasn’t always been obvious that our projects and brands are connected – or which people should go to for their needs. Put simply, it has meant that people couldn’t always tell how we could help them. Many of the people we work with are in crisis or vulnerable, so we needed to fix this. Today we deliver much more than a rebrand. We’ve reviewed who we are, what we say and how we present ourselves. Our new logo is bold, using a line next to our name to denote a barrier that should not be crossed to ensure children are protected. We've also updated the Stop It Now logo to remove the variations that existed across the different UK nations and to align with the new look, feel and colours of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. Stop It Now Scotland and Stop It Now Wales will now be known as LFF Scotland and LFF Wales. The work in these nations has evolved to include a broader spectrum of services for a wider variety of audiences than envisaged when first created and they’ve outgrown the Stop It Now name they launched with. We've also updated our language so we are clearer about what we stand for and why. Some of this is a work in progress and will take time. Over the next year, we’ll be updating our websites to ensure seamless user journeys. And we’ll be using this rebrand as an opportunity to be bolder in advocating for the importance of prevention and a public health approach to tackling child sexual abuse. Read a little more about this here: https://lnkd.in/edQVvxKa And take a look at our explainer video below. Any questions or comments, do not hesitate to reach out. Huge thanks to all who supported this work over the last year or so – from getting involved in the research at the start to more recently feeding back on designs. And well done to the comms team and various other LFF staff who have worked so hard to get this over the line. Well done team 😊

Five Days of Action - increasing awareness of child sexual abuse and how all adults can prevent it when we “Know. See. Respond.” Head over to fivedaysofaction.org to sign the pledge & learn more! #FiveDaysofAction.

These news stories highlight the urgent need to combat child sexual abuse. Together, let's spread awareness, advocate for prevention, and protect our most vulnerable ones. Join the conversation and stand up against this issue. #BreakTheSilence #NewsUpdate #PreventionIsPossible #ChildSafety #ChildSexualAbuse

In this week's blog post, Erica Marks - CEO of Migdal Emunah discusses the  re-traumatisation of rape and sexual abuse survivors, and asks "how can we help?" Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4TypWpz #blogpost #migdalemunah

📣 Session Spotlight 📣 "Evaluation of the effects of child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention policies on adult perpetrated CSA" Join us on August 23rd at 4:00 PM at our 2023 National Conference for an important session on CSA prevention policies. Claire Helpingstine, Catherine Murphy, and Dr. Bart Klika will delve into the evaluation of these policies' effects, explain the role of Research-Practice-Policy-Partnerships, and discuss findings from a select number of states. Knowledge and understanding are key to prevention. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g3UjJwVe #PCAConference2023 #CSAPrevention #PreventChildAbuse

#YoDigoNoMas Movement (I Say No More) Breaks the Silence Against Sexual Abuse of Our Children Saturday, April 13 · 10am - 4pm EDT SUNY Westchester Community College 75 Grasslands Road Valhalla, NY 10595 https://lnkd.in/eFy4X4G9 This conference will focus on the following three pillars to help the community in need. Pillars of the Movement 1) "Break the Silence"- Hear from survivors who have decided to speak out and rewrite their stories as well as the effects of child sexual abuse on their loved ones. 2) Education- A psychologist will speak to educate the children and their families on: * How to speak with your children (Age-Specific) *How to identify the signs of abuse (Age-specific) * How to prevent sexual abuse 3) Healing- A psychologist will speak about healing ourselves to heal the community.

Join Us in 2 Days! 📢 Only 2 days left until the conference against child sexual abuse! This event is free, and we invite you to join us and learn how to protect your children. Together, let's work towards creating a safer environment for our kids. Don't miss out - mark your calendar and be part of this important cause! Register TODAY! The link is below in the comments. #ProtectOurChildren #Educateyourself #Conference

RECEs: The Sexual Abuse Prevention Program requires that you complete three distinct elements. Tea Tree Tells Commit to Kids Select College resources Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvcG7v_S