NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3022
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3022
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3022
Wednesday 5th October 2022
Rev. Henry McGrath discusses his journey from childhood struggles to advocacy against child abuse in this compelling SCAN episode.
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Get the buttons here!Rev. Henry McGrath: From Childhood Struggles to Community Advocate
Child abuse is a pandemic worldwide problem that affects everyone. We need a basic list of rights, which is right there in The United Nations for children, and have that trickle down from Washington D.C throughout all the systems.
Imagine growing up in a family where survival meant navigating the streets alongside bookies and pimps. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' (SCAN), Rev. Henry (Hank) McGrath shares his remarkable journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a beacon of hope for others. Raised in a poor Irish family with alcoholic parents, Hank's early years were a whirlwind of danger and hardship. By age 11, he was hustling in Pittsburgh, facing the harsh realities of life alone.
His path led him through juvenile detention and eventually prison, but it was these experiences that ignited his passion for advocacy. Hank opens up about his transformation, starting with his promise to his late wife to fight against child abuse. This episode dives deep into Hank's work with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and his role as a court advocate for youth.
He shares the challenges and triumphs of his mission, emphasizing the importance of recognizing signs of abuse and advocating for missing black children. The conversation also tackles societal pressures on men to suppress their trauma, highlighting how this impacts their healing journey. Hank discusses the critical issue of sex trafficking, sharing insights on prevention and rescue operations. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt discussion on the role of churches and communities in combating child abuse and supporting survivors.
This episode is a powerful blend of personal anecdotes and broader insights, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by or interested in understanding childhood trauma. Hank's story is not just one of survival but of relentless dedication to making a difference.