NAASCA ORG
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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2709
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2709
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2709
Friday 23rd July 2021
Join survivor-professional Jessica Wesley and host Pamela Lockridge in an open discussion on child abuse, advocacy, and legal challenges in Texas.
90 minutes
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challenging
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Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Open mic discussion with survivor-professionals.
- Insights into child abuse prevention and recovery.
- Legal challenges in Texas impacting survivors.
- Personal testimonies and their impact.
- Resources and support for adult survivors.
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In the latest episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', host Pamela Elaine Lockridge leads an open mic discussion aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding child abuse, its prevention, and recovery. The episode features Jessica Wesley, a survivor-professional from Texas, who shares her insights and experiences in advocating for survivors and dealing with the legal challenges surrounding these issues. The podcast begins with an introduction to the mission of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NASCA).
NASCA is dedicated to addressing childhood abuse and trauma, focusing on educating the public and offering hope and healing to survivors. Pamela explains the organization's goals, emphasizing the importance of breaking societal taboos about childhood sexual abuse and presenting it as a global pandemic that affects everyone. Jessica Wesley shares her personal journey, detailing the impact of abuse and her path to becoming a mother and an advocate.
Her testimony highlights the emotional and physical challenges faced by survivors, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She discusses her involvement in advocacy work, aiming to change laws and improve resources for survivors in Texas. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to participate, share their stories, and ask questions, fostering a community of support and understanding.
The discussion also touches upon the resources available for survivors, such as TANF and federal funding, and the importance of empowering individuals to pursue their dreams despite the challenges they face. Jessica concludes with a message of hope, emphasizing the transformative power of advocacy and community support. She invites listeners to connect with her for guidance and further discussion, highlighting the role of collective efforts in bringing about change and ensuring the protection of future generations from exploitation.
This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of survivors and the importance of advocacy and support in overcoming the obstacles posed by child abuse.