“Build a bridge over shame by teaching kids about sexual abuse. Give them a chance to run to us should they encounter… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Protecting our kids from sexual abuse is not accomplished in a single conversation, but in ongoing conversations grounded in honesty and trust.” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Sometimes I hesitate to use the term sexual abuse. It conjures up worst-case scenarios in our minds, and we think, "That will… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Build a bridge over shame by teaching kids about sexual abuse. Give them a chance to run to us should they encounter it. Be… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Imagine, pretend, and play so you can become anyone you want to be. You don't need to be afraid.” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“I was just four when a hired teenage field hand attempted to molest me. Miraculously, I got away, and I told my dad. My… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Don't put your child at risk. Limit unsupervised one-on-one time between your child & another adult or another child.” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Protecting our kids from sexual abuse is not accomplished in a single conversation, but in ongoing conversations grounded in honesty and trust.” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“And Ana remembered her father's words, "Say no! Run! Tell me!” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Adults need to teach the children they love about sexual abuse so they know what to do if they encounter it. We need to… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“When we talk with our children about sexual abuse, we are not only taking a proactive step toward protecting them, we are building our… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Games where someone wants to touch your body where your swimsuit covers or they ask you to touch their body where their swimsuit covers.… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“The only secrets that are good are the ones with an ending. Keep surprises instead of secrets in your home.” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“Sexual abuse injects poisonous lies into its victims’ hearts and minds. “You’re not worthy” is one of them.” — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
“A child has a greater chance of being sexually abused than burned in a fire. Along with stop, drop, and roll we must teach… — Carolyn Byers Ruch Copy Share Image
