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HELP GET THE WORD OUT:

August, 2008 -- The word needs to reach ALL anyone who was sexual abuse within the state of Delaware. If you or anyone you know were sexually abused in the state of Delaware -- there is only one year left to the window which will allow you to file a civil suit againt your offender(s). The abuse could have happened in your home, neighborhood or even during a family vacation or roadtrip. Some survivors were abused in school, at camp, places of worship, in a park, etc.

For more information about the civil window contact:

Child Victims Voice - Delaware

Matt Conaay - (302) 377-9459

Also read: The Child Victim's Act of Delaware - One Year Later

Table of Contents:

Disclaimer: Inclusion in this website does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Individuals must decide for themselves whether the resources meet their own personal needs.

  1. The Awareness Center, Inc.
  2. Anti-Semitism, Sexual Abuse, and The Jewish Community
  3. Lashon Hara ('derogatory speech, that is true')
  4. Definition of Terms relating to Sexual Victimization
  5. Finding A Rabbi: Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence
  6. Rabbis who Publicly Support the Efforts of The Awareness Center, Inc.
  7. History of Child Abuse and Neglect Laws
  8. It can even happen to the daughters of Kings
  9. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  10. Where To Report Child Sexual Exploitation On The Internet
  11. Types of Abuse
  12. Where to Go For Help
  13. Common Issues of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest
  14. Specific Polulations
  15. Clinical Diagnosis Commonly Given To Survivors of Childhood Trauma
  16. Legal Issues and Jewish Law (Halacha)
  17. Parenting Issues
  18. Research
  19. Resources for Professionals
  20. Suggested Books, Video's and Audio Tapes
  21. Basic Judaism and Other Resources
  22. Memorials to victim advocates
  23. Just For Fun

Listen to Vicki Polin, Founder of The Awareness Center speaks on radio show Ethicalife talk about "A Jewish Perspective on Child Sexual Abuse".

Watch the Panel Discussion after the showing of the film "Narrow Bridge", featuring: * Mesa Leventhal Baker, MD - Medical Director of the Baltimore Child Abuse Center; Senator Jim Brochin; Murray Levin, JD - Survivor of Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro; Israel Moskovitz - Director/Writer/Composer and Plays "Daniel Schneider"; Vicki Polin, MA, LCPC, NCC - Founder and Director of The Awareness Center, Inc.; Bob Russell - Legislative coordinator of SNAP; and Joy Silberg, PhD - Nationally renowned child psychologist, who specializes in sexual abuse.

WATCH CSPAN PROGRAM - Yeshvia University Law Professor - Marci Hamilton talks about her book "Justice Denied: What America Must Do to Protect Its Children (Once you get to the site, click on the WATCH button on the upper right hand side). Though the program discusses issues in the Catholic Church, the same problems occur in all fatihs, including the Jewish community.  

Click here if you are considering filing a civil suit against your offender.


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Last Updated: 08/082008

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