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Stop Child Abuse Now
Q & A call-in discussion with a survivor-professional, using an OPEN MIKE forum. We'll feature a survivor-professional co-host who'll field topics brought to the episode by you, the listener. ~~ Tonight the special co-host will be Barbara Joy...
1:29:37•12 Mar 2021
Empowering Voices Against Child Abuse
Episode Overview
- Barbara Joy Hansen shares her journey as a survivor.
- Open mic format encourages audience participation.
- Focus on healing and recovery for survivors.
- Importance of discussing child abuse openly.
- Ways to support NASCA's mission.
“Be aware, be a voice, be a hero, be brave.”
In this episode of the Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) podcast, host Tammy Schofstall leads an engaging open mic discussion featuring Barbara Joy Hansen, a child abuse survivor and violence prevention expert. The episode provides a platform for survivors and listeners to share their experiences, ask questions, and offer support to each other. Barbara Joy Hansen, who hails from Milford, Massachusetts, shares her personal journey through her book 'Listen to the Cry of the Child'.
She has dedicated her life to working in environments such as prisons and homeless shelters, and facilitates a support group called Beauty Out of Ashes. The discussion emphasizes the importance of bringing child abuse out of the shadows by openly discussing it and educating the public. NASCA, the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, aims to provide hope and healing through various services and support groups for adult survivors.
They focus on addressing the trauma associated with childhood abuse, including sexual assault, emotional trauma, and neglect. The open mic format of the podcast allows for a dynamic exchange of ideas and personal stories. Participants from different locations, including Louisiana, Ontario, and Canada, call in to share their thoughts and experiences. The episode highlights the emotional challenges survivors face, the courage required to confront past abuses, and the ongoing journey of healing and recovery.
Listeners are encouraged to support NASCA's mission through donations and participation in their programs. The podcast concludes with a message of hope and encouragement for survivors, reinforcing the importance of being informed and actively engaged in preventing child abuse.
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