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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2760
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2760
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2760
Saturday 2nd October 2021
Explore child advocacy efforts with Maria Vinci-Savettiere, Esq, as she shares insights on prevention, intervention, and recovery.
89 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Deirdre's House provides comprehensive support for child abuse victims.
- Mandated reporting is crucial for child protection.
- Child abuse survivors can lead fulfilling lives with proper intervention.
- Education and awareness are key to preventing child abuse.
- Community involvement enhances child advocacy efforts.
A child's life may be changed by the abuse they've suffered, but it doesn't have to be defined by it.
In this insightful episode of Stop Child Abuse Now, hosts Carol and Tanya Guestere welcome guests Maria Vinci-Savettiere, Esq and Mirella Diaz from Deirdre's House, a nationally accredited child advocacy center located in Morris County, New Jersey. Maria, the Executive Director, shares the mission and achievements of Deirdre's House, emphasizing the importance of providing comprehensive services to child victims of abuse and neglect.
Since its inception in 1996, Deirdre's House has facilitated over 40,000 child visits, offering forensic interviews, medical examinations, and clinical counseling all under one roof, making it a pivotal resource in the community. The discussion highlights the critical role of mandated reporters in preventing child abuse. Maria stresses that every person should feel responsible for reporting suspected abuse to protect children from harm.
By educating the public and breaking the taboo surrounding child sexual abuse, Deirdre's House aims to encourage open discussions about prevention, intervention, and recovery. The guests underline the importance of timely intervention in a child's life, asserting that while abuse may change a child's life, it does not have to define it.
Maria and Mirella also discuss the outreach efforts of Deirdre's House, including presentations in schools, ensuring parents are informed to minimize triggering any children who may have experienced trauma. The episode concludes with a powerful reminder: if you see something, say something, as a child's life may depend on it.
The conversation is both hopeful and informative, offering listeners insight into the ongoing battle against child abuse and the relentless efforts of organizations like Deirdre's House to ensure children have the opportunity to heal and thrive.