This whole thing has me wondering if there are any sort of outreach programs geared toward our children. I volunteer for a sexual assault hotline, and we do outreach to adults and teenagers but I have never heard of anything similar being directed at elementary school aged children. I don't have kids yet myself, though, so am not sure. Does anything like this exist? If not, is it possible? It would have of course have to be done in an age appropriate way, which could be difficult.
I just keep wanting to say in a warm, caring voice to Sandusky's victims, past and current, and any other children out there, "We are here..." and have them know how to get in touch with someone to talk to. It's so sad that children of abuse are out there, alone with the secrets and shame, confused, and everything else that goes along with it. Do they know who to turn to?
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