Jerry Sandusky: Justice delayed but finally delivered

I am grateful to the ten brave young men testified against Jerry Sandusky, and relieved that Sandusky was found guilty of 45 counts of sexual abuse. Perhaps now we will truly open our eyes to the real and present danger of child sexual abuse. The young men who testified were so courageous to step up in a situation that is so painful and potentially full of shame and bad memories. Even though they did nothing wrong, we can only imagine how difficult it was for them to testify. By stepping up... Read more

STOP THE BUS! Bullying of Karen Klein, Bus Monitor — What Needs To Change

This gut-wrenching video (posted below) shows Karen Klein, a school bus monitor who was being cruelly bullied to the point of tears by four middle school boys. After one of the teens posted a video on You Tube, it went viral. Watching this video makes me want to stand up and shout, “STOP THE BUS!” While I am glad that this grandmother of 8, who has faced much hardship in her life, has received a worldwide outpouring of support, this story shows us in a dramatic way what needs to... Read more

Celebrate PRIDE Week Safely and with Confidence

Recently, I had a very poignant conversation with a man in his 50s who told me, “I grew up in a small rural town where no one had ever mentioned the possibility of my being attracted to someone of the same sex. At that time, even our church didn’t preach against it. Of course homosexuality wasn’t visible on TV, and we didn’t have the Internet. At about the age of 12, I realized that my feelings were different than the other boys, at least as far as I knew. I thought that... Read more

Kidpower’s Summer Safety Tips for Families

Summer often brings changes in everyday habits or activities that can pose new People Safety challenges. Vacations, camp, overnights, outings to amusement parks, or increased “home alone” time can be wonderful experiences, and they can all be more enjoyable when children have basic safety skills – skills they can build on all year long. Safety at Home For some families, summer means more relaxed time together. This offers an excellent opportunity to build children’s... Read more