Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3152
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3152

Stop Child Abuse Now

Q & A call-in discussion with a survivor-professional, using an OPEN MIKE forum.

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Stop Child Abuse Now

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Monday to Friday's "Stop Child Abuse Now" (SCAN) feature trauma informed HOSTs and Co-hosts and respected child abuse prevention, intervention and recovery advocates. They're all volunteers members of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NAASCA), a 501(c)3. Founded in 2009, NAASCA.org was originally a grassroots effort. It was launched based on our founder Bill Murray's personal life experienced. Bill wrote, "Very few adults escape years of severe childhood sexual abuse, pre-pubescent X-rated photography, sex trafficking, and a two week long kidnapping." He continued. "But I have, and for some 35 years I've been in recovery from its devastating effects." After years of operating as a grassroots effort, NAASCA became a public charity in 2015 .. a 501(c)3 .. but we receive no grants or outside support, and belong to no other organization. There are no dues or fees. Our MISSION is entirely self-sustaining through the volunteer contributions of our members. The single purpose is to address issues related to childhood abuse and trauma including sexual assault, violent or physical abuse, emotional traumas and neglect from two specific perspectives: 1) educating the public, and 2) offering hope for healing and services to adult survivors. There are now nearly 3000 BlogTalkRadio shows, podcasts in the ever-growing library. Join us five-nights-a-week (Mon to Fri), at 8pm EST (so 7pm CEN, 6pm MTN, 5pm PAC) for solution-oriented discussions about the many issues of child abuse and trauma. The shows always include panel discussions and call-in participation.

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Rev. Hank McGrath: A Journey from Turbulence to Triumph

“It's a mental illness, though it's a crime.”

What if your toughest challenges could become the fuel for your greatest triumphs? Rev. Hank McGrath knows this story all too well. Growing up in a poor Irish family in New York, Hank faced the harsh realities of life early on. With both parents battling alcoholism, he found himself navigating the dangerous streets of Pittsburgh by age 11, mingling with bookies and pimps. His journey took him through the juvenile detention system and later prison.

Yet, Hank's story is one of resilience and transformation. After decades of hardship and near-death experiences, he began confronting his childhood trauma. By the 90s, he was happily married, and after his wife's passing in 2001, he made a promise to fight for others facing similar struggles. Today, as a minister and community advocate, Hank shares his powerful story on this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now'.

Join him as he discusses the importance of mental health awareness, community resources, and the power of faith and self-esteem in overcoming trauma.

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