The Adverse Adulthood Experiences Test (AAE) is a test inspired by the nationally recognized Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACEs) on the long-term impacts of childhood trauma. The AAE is similarly designed to measure adverse experiences within adulthood. Also, a history of adverse childhood experiences can compound and escalate adverse adult experiences. Cumulative trauma can affect…
What if family or friends don’t agree with your desire to foster or adopt? What do you do when you only hear horror stories and concerns? The disagreement of extended family or friends should not weigh into your final decision but should be considered. Remember, most resistant family members worry that you and your family…
Being educated in subtle signs of child abuse is imperative to identifying and preventing harm. Subtle signs can be true of any exploitation. The signs often will not give you insight into the type of exploitation, but they provide you with a prompt that something may not be right. Personalities between children can vary greatly, so the…
Clergy sexual abuse is a form of exploitation. Our mission has always been to prevent and stop child exploitation of all forms. Our work may sometimes appear disjointed, but that is not the case. All forms of exploitation are CONNECTED. A prevention and early intervention approach demands that we look at child sex abuse (CSA)…
I am humbled as I reflect on each person’s choice to support Empower The Fight’s mission to protect kids. Deep gratitude floods my heart and I feel so honored that so many have joined us in our calling to help protect children. I am writing to make public that Empower The Fight is expanding its…
Understanding the warning signs of escalating emotional abuse can be essential to preventative action. These escalation signs can be beneficial for those in domestic situations struggling with indecision or needing to articulate concerns of severe psychological abuse. The key to preventing abuse is to “Recognize Manipulative Patterns of Behavior” We can prevent and reduce child exploitation…
Now That Is Priceless!!! Last year, you gave the best gift of all….a Legacy of Love! This Valentine’s Day, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on your part in making what seemed impossible possible! The goal to impact the lives of 1,000 traumatized kids in 2021 was more than doubled BECAUSE OF YOU!!!…
Child exploitation’s connections to our most significant social issues are shocking. As a result, the root cause are found in decades of ignored child exploitation. It’s mind-blowing! Victimized Children Need Safety. One of the most significant mission fields in crisis is in our backyards. If in doubt, look no further than your community. Wherever you find substance…
Federal reports confirm that the epidemic of child exploitation in the United States is now too big for government models to solve. Programs like foster care are in constant crisis to meet the demand, yet they only provide protective care to 3% of the 8 million reported victims. As reports have continued to climb by…
An event with words of affirmation put into action as a result of a childhood memory. Can you remember a moment when someone said something to you that profoundly changed your life, affirming your heart, or gave you hope beyond the moment it was spoken? We gathered nearly 100 volunteers on the beautiful morning of…