Saturday (April 29) was a beautiful sunny day for a walk. More than 100 men, women and children took advantage of the beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures to take part in the Advocates United for Humanity's independent Cyber-Walk Against Child Abuse to raise public awareness. Each individual documented their journey with photographs and short videos that was later posted on the grassroots organization’s official website. Walkers hailed from France, Israel, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Michigan, Florida and Pennsylvania. Last September, Advocates United for Humanity founders, Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts, received an unexpected phone call from Magisterial District Judge Frank P. Mills of Renovo. Mills had great concern with the number of child abuse incidents on the rise in Clinton County. Kshir told Mills about her 2014 experience when she flew to Michigan to attend the Port Huron March against Child Abuse. With heavy heart, she spoke of the tragedy that befell little Damian Sutton – the 2-year-old Michigan boy suffered brain damage after a beating at the hands of his mother’s boyfriend. After hearing baby Damian's story Mills made it his mission to take child abuse head on. Over the next few months, Mills partnered with these leading ladies to create the Circle of Trust Campaign. The goal is to help parents identify who their child sees as trustworthy. Roberts encourages parents to “look for signs of abuse that include grooming behavior, strange interactions with other adults and children, changes in your child’s behavior and to always ask questions. The best gifts you can give your child are open communication and knowledge.” Mills donated $500 to get the Circle of Trust Campaign off the ground and will continue to be a campaign contributor. Dedicated to making a difference he also participated in the walk on Saturday, a cooperative 200-city walk to raise public awareness for child abuse. If you would like to be a sponsor, visit the organization's official website: http://advocatesunited4humanity.weebly.com, or email them at:[email protected] It's hard to rationalize, but statistics show 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be molested by the age of 18, a child is abused ever 10 second and 5 children die each day due to abuse or neglect. Advocates United for Humanity and their community support team invite you to attend their independent Cyber-Walk Against Child Abuse on Saturday, April 29th to raise public awareness for child abuse. Each individual is asked to document their journey with photographs and short videos that will later posted on the grassroots organization’s official website. Last year’s event hosted walkers from France and from Florida and Pennsylvania. Last September, Advocates United for Humanity founders, Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts, received an unexpected phone call from Magisterial District Judge Frank P. Mills of Renovo. Mills had great concern with the number of child abuse incidents on the rise in Clinton County. Kshir told Mills about her 2014 experience when she flew to Michigan to attend the Port Huron March against Child Abuse. With heavy heart, she spoke of the tragedy that befell little Damian Sutton – the 2-year-old Michigan boy suffered brain damage after a beating at the hands of his mother’s boyfriend. After hearing baby Damian's story Mills made it his mission to take child abuse head on. Over the next few months, Mills partnered with these leading ladies to create the Circle of Trust Campaign. The goal is to help parents identify who their child sees as trustworthy. The campaign will be released on Advocates United for Humanity's official website following the Cyber-Walk which Mills will be walking with family and friends. Roberts encourages parents to “look for signs of abuse that include grooming behavior, strange interactions with other adults and children, changes in your child’s behavior and to always ask questions. The best gifts you can give your child are open communication and knowledge.” Who are the hosts behind the show "Two Nanas at Noon?" Join us for this introductory episode where you will meet Donna and Lee, for a down to earth meet and greet with this awesome advocate duo. They will share with their listeners who they are and why they stand up fighting for the causes they do. So grab your lunch, a cup of Joe and kick back with us this lunch hour. “Two Nanas at Noon” promises to keep it real.
Join the conservation or listen LIVE on Your Voice Radio Network. Listen on iTunes or Po 'Sit down with Donna and Lee, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm cst on Your Voice Radio Network for a down to earth talk without sugar coating the truth. They share with their listeners why they stand up fighting for the causes they do. So grab your lunch, a cup of Joe and kick back with this amazing duo this lunch hour. “Two Nanas at Noon” promises to keep it real.' Advocates United for Humanity invites you to join their founders Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts as they bring you a real talk on 'Two Nanas at Noon' the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12 - 1 pm CST via Your Voice Radio Network. Kshir and Roberts share from the heart without sugar coating the truth. They bring you a real talk approach on world events that affect us all on one level or another often pervading the lives of those we love. These events often alter our communities and relationships forever in profound ways. Their topics will include, but are not limited to:Child and Animal Abuse Awareness, Deaf and Disability Rights, Homelessness, Missing Persons and Survivor Wellness. They will also host surprise guest interviews beginning March 2017 and share their favorite book reviews. This dynamic duo are on the front lines working to end abuse and violence across the Globe. Listen to Two Nanas at Noon LIVE at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yourvoiceradio. Advocates United for Humanity is a support group that provides vital resources to those in need. If you would like to be a guest on one of our special segment shows please contact us at: [email protected]m, or visit their website to learn more about this amazing team, shows, events or to listen to podcasts: http://advocatesunited4humanity.weebly.com/ *Hosts are actively working to provide PDF transcripts for the Deaf/HOH community so they may have access to their shows & will have them available as soon as possible. Wednesday started out to be one of the most emotional days of my life. My grandson entered Kindergarten and the thought of him being out of my care for the first time scared me to death. I kept thinking about his safety. I’m the type of parent that doesn’t allow my children to really go with anyone. I have a small circle of family I fully trust, but anyone who knows me knows I question everything and everyone. If the day wasn’t already full of emotions, I received several phone calls, emails and private messages concerning rumors of a couple being investigated for child pornography. My first instinct was anger. How dare they prey on innocent children? My best friend Lee Roberts and I run a non-profit organization, Advocates United for Humanity. We do everything in our power to stop these horrific events from occurring and now rumor has that it’s happening in the area. I have been advocating, writing educational books and testifying before lawmakers for the rights of children for the last 10 years. The things I have seen and heard are more horrible than any award winning screen writer could ever bring to the big screen. These monsters did not come from the swamp or from outer-space and they don’t attack teenagers on a camping trip. These monsters live next door and attack the most innocent among us…our children. Regardless of anyone’s opinions or personal beliefs, abusers are usually well-known and liked by both you and your child. Abusers can be a parent, relative, family friend, teacher, coach or anyone. They can be a man or woman, married or single. They can hold any religious belief, and have any sexual preference. These abusers seem as normal as you and I on the outside but sick and twisted on the inside. I wish people would understand anyone CAN be an abuser. Education or intelligence doesn’t prevent them from abusing, molesting or sexually trafficking your child. Abusers live and work among us; as a stable, employed, and respected member of the community… They become our friends and co-workers, and we quickly convince ourselves we know them, but the harsh reality is we don’t. This world is full of sick and truly evil people. Abusers easily convince your child they are responsible for their wrongful behavior. They may threaten your child with physical violence against them, you, a pet, or loved one. They are good at manipulating and controlling children through fear. Control makes an abuser feel powerful. How could anyone feel powerful over a small, scared, defenseless child? Only a coward could… Just because someone has a good reputation, a good job, nice house, fancy car, wealth or are a pillar of the community — they CAN still be an abuser. It’s not the weirdo on the corner you have to fear. Some of the biggest abusers are the ones you know, respect and trust the most. Be careful who you trust your child with. When someone tries to get close or takes a special interest in your child ask yourself why. I can definitely say my career path has shaped the way I parent. I question everything and everyone. Regardless. I learned it’s important to look for signs of abuse, grooming behavior, strange interactions with other children and adults or my child’s behavior and to always ask questions. The best gift you can give your child is open communication and knowledge. The knowledge to speak out and protect themselves from these monsters. These abusers are pros at being deceptive. I know it really sucks that we have to teach our children that there are people out there that want to hurt them, but we do. I’d rather be vigilant than a vigilante after the fact. Donna Kshir featured on The Record Online on September 8, 2016 |
The Daily with Donna:Donna M. Kshir is a 15x bestselling author (2008-2018), publisher and columnist featured in over 50 books. She is a writer who seeks truth and justice for children exposed to abuse. She speaks out and writes against these injustices done onto children. Donna’s work has landed her on the Barnes and Nobles, and Amazon’s bestsellers list multiple times, best known for her highly acclaimed teen sensation ‘A Story of Survival.’ Archives
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