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? erin's law What is Erin’s Law in Illinois Together we can prevent 475 Schmale Rd. Carol Stream, IL 630-462-8607 “We are proud to help our youth Build an ABUSE FREE Future! Bucaro Allstate Insurance Agency 545 E. North Ave. • Carol Stream, IL 630-690-8800 We are proud to help our youth drive down the right path to remain ABUSE FREE! V ietnam B istro 598 East N Avenue • Carol Stream, IL 630-888-9938 [email protected] child sexual abuse With respect to the renewal of a Standard Teaching Certificate, provides that continuing professional development activities may include participating in or presenting at in-service training programs on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention. Provides that the Comprehensive Health Education Program requires age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 Effective immediately. All it took was one night for my innocence to be stolen. From ages 6-8 1/2 and 11-13 two men molested and raped me. One a neighbor the other a family member. I wasn’t telling because nobody had educated me to tell. The only message I was getting was from the men abusing me. These men told me they would come get me, they knew where I lived, no one would believe me, I had no proof, and I would destroy my family if I told our secret. There are children across this world being told the same thing I was told and I have now made it my mission to educate and empower every child with their voice through Erin’s Law. A law I am determined to get passed in all 50 states. Make sure to scroll to the Photo Source: www.passion4addicts.net bottom of this page. Lots of information and videos on Erin’s Law. The mission of Erin’s law is to get education in all 50 states on the prevention of sexual abuse by empowering children with their voice instead of allowing sex offenders to silence them. Help Children Speak Up About Sexual Abuse Photo Source: 24smi.org We are proud to support ABUSE prevention in our community. Call us for help! Free and confidential help available. 145 A Lincoln Square • Urbana, IL 217-344-6298 • 217-384-444-Hotline 12 | Illinois Spring/Summer 2013 | abusemagazine.org Source: http://www.erinmerryn.net/erins-law.html