One with Courage

Child sexual abuse is a crime of secrecy which, sadly, breeds within our society

because it is difficult to talk about.

"One With Courage" is a public awareness campaign centered around the courage it takes to talk about child secual abuse - the courage it takes child victims to come froward and talk about their abuse, and the courage it takes adults to talk about the issue, learn the signs and recognize abuse.

The goal of this campaign is to educate the general public about the signs of sexual abuse, dispel generally accepted "myths" about the issue, and create awareness of the role children's advocacy centers play in providing services to child victims and their families.

The campaign will consist of the following core components:

• Television public service announcements in English and Spanish to be aired on cable television
• Digital public service announcements to be places on internet media outlets
• A "micro website" www.onewithcourage.org to house various information and materials including
  • Signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse
  • Actions adults can take to prevent child sexual abuse
  • Directions on how to find a local CAC
  • Suggestions as to how members of the general public can play a part in ending this epidemic in our society

We strongly believe that child sexual abuse can be eliminated within our society through formation of informed, empowered communities.

The "One With Courage" campaign is a powerful step forward in that fight.

Please visit www.onewithcourage.org