Today, The Younique Foundation and Defend Innocence are becoming Saprea. Our new brand celebrates our mission to liberate individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts.
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We liberate individuals and society from the epidemic of child sexual abuse.
Previously known as The Younique Foundation.
saprea.orgJoined April 2015
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With clinically proven tools and resources, Saprea empowers survivors, parents, and community members with the knowledge needed to protect, heal, and overcome.
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For more resources about protecting your child from child sexual abuse, visit our "online prevention tools" on our website. #saprea #protectchildren #csaawareness
It is inspiring tp hear stories of survivors who have overcome their abuse and have found hope and healing. Read more about Survivor Stories here. buff.ly/41eSy7H
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5. Emotional wheel
Find these and more mental health resources at Saprea.org.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Saprea is featuring its free online resources for survivors of child sexual abuse. Survivors are 5 times more likely than the general population to be hospitalized for a physical or mental health issue. saprea.org/news/mental-he #healing
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Managing triggers is challenging, but through thoughtful self-reflection and careful planning, you can learn to recognize and interrupt triggers as they arise. buff.ly/42Nfyfc
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Today our staff is wearing denim for #DenimDay, an annual event that works to combat victim blaming and educate about sexual violence. If you are a survivor, know that what happened to you is not your fault. Healing is possible.
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Child sexual abuse isn't just other people's problem. It happens everywhere—which means your community too. Let's believe in a future free from child sexual abuse. Give today to join the fight by providing prevention resources and classes to parents.
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Join us and to bring awareness to online grooming! bit.ly/3Aell0c #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting #Kids
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At Saprea, we believe in and support survivors of child sexual abuse. Our resources and services are always free and often desperately needed. Help them get into the hands of more survivors by giving today: buff.ly/40sskhp
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Kintsugi, which roughly translates to “golden joinery,” is the Japanese philosophy that the value of an object is not in its beauty, but in its imperfections, and that these imperfections are something to celebrate, not hide. buff.ly/3lPcGxB
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"Occasionally parents face a new threat no previous generation of parents had to experience. Sexual extortion (sextortion) is one of these threats," Chris Yadon writes for .
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Sex trafficking is a part of child sexual abuse that is often overlooked by parents. It may seem like something that only occurs in other cities, states, or countries. It actually can, and does, occur everywhere. Read more about sex traffficing here: buff.ly/3lPcsGL
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Every survivor deserves to be believed and given the support to heal. This April, show that you believe in healing by giving to provide resources to survivors who often desperately need them. Get started: buff.ly/40sskhp
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Help us keep our resources free and keep working toward a future free from child sexual abuse: buff.ly/40sskhp
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Learn more about sextortion in this blog post written by Saprea Managing Director Chris Yadon.
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Sextortion is a form of child sexual abuse where a victim is threatened or blackmailed to meet the specific demands of a perpetrator. @saprea_org
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One of the best ways to defend the innocence of our children is to give age-appropriate education through a lot of little talks. This gives them a sense of safety and confidence. Defending a child’s ignorance is not defending innocence.
Saprea is launching its "Believe" campaign as part of April's Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn more about how you can help. saprea.org/news/believing #believesurvivors
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This month, join us in beliveing. Believe survivors. Believe healing is possible. Believe in a future free from child sexual abuse. Visit Saprea.org to learn how you can make a difference this April.
We are so grateful to our partners who lend both their voices and their influence in support of our mission. Saprea could not accomplish the work we do without our corporate and community partners, or support from private donors and family foundations. buff.ly/3J40qRI
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Sign up for our Saprea communications to receive updates about new resources, upcoming events, and more. buff.ly/3FxWUhu
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I share the story of my journey and my time at the Saprea Retreat often. It is no longer a secret. I actually want to shout it from the rooftops because I am a survivor! -Jennifer, Survivor buff.ly/3aUfzDd
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Saprea could not accomplish the work we do without our wonderful corporate and community partners, or support from private donors and family foundations. buff.ly/3J40qRI
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You get thinking that you're the only one that has this problem...and then you get to a support group and you find out that you're not alone.–Fran, Participant
Learn about Saprea support groups for survivors of child sexual abuse. buff.ly/2LJVUxa
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While this might be frightening to think about, knowing grooming patterns will help you to know how to identify grooming behavior, strengthen your parenting intuition, and help significantly lower the risk of your child being sexually abused. buff.ly/334pkLc
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The Saprea Healing Webinar is designed for female survivors of child sexual abuse. If you have been living with the impacts of child sexual abuse and are interested in tools and practices to support your healing, the Saprea Healing Webinar may be for you. buff.ly/3u8HfyP
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My breakthrough moment happened at the Saprea Retreat. I know how to better cope with triggers and how and when I need to practice self-care. –Natasha, Survivor
Read survivors stories and learn more about the Saprea retreat today. buff.ly/3ywUWaT
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Our executive leadership and board of directors provide the guidance and knowledge needed to lead Saprea’s efforts to liberate individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. Learn more about Saprea's leaderhsip here
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Although fundraising can be intimidating, all it takes is a little bit of creativity and persistence to be successful. Your efforts are vital in the fight against child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. Learn more about starting a fundraiser here: buff.ly/3K50Q94
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For many survivors of child sexual abuse, a key part of healing from trauma is feeling empowered by the choices they make. Intentional behaviors are the decisions you make and the habits you build with healing and growth in mind. Learn more here: buff.ly/3Iy3aHJ
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Teaching bodily autonomy to our children empowers them to say no when they feel uncomfortable. ~ Chris Yadon of Saprea #consent #boundaries #healthyrelationships 6 Principles of Teaching Boundaries and Consent hopefulmom.net/6-principles-o via
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The ability to heal from trauma is greatly accelerated when survivors are able to draw upon the strength, care, and support of others. You can help survivors of child sexual abuse feel supported, loved, and empowered by writing a message of hope today. buff.ly/3GG94ma
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Minky Couture donated 2,000 luxury blankets to survivors who take part in Saprea 's retreat for adult women who were sexually abused as children. This is Saprea's largest ever in-kind donation.
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Consent is about so much more than sex. Join us for our upcoming Spring Workshop - Teaching Your Child Consent with Annie Hartvigsen and Sabrina Trimble from Saprea on March 16th at noon. Register here:
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Did you know we have a private Facebook group for survivors of child sexual abuse? This group is meant as a place for women who were sexually abused as children or teens to build community, find support, and progress in healing. Click here to join. buff.ly/3DKHRju
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This Valentines Day, take a moment to show yourself some love by reading this article about self compassion. Remember, mastering self-compassion is a lifelong journey that takes time and patience. buff.ly/2ZEkTK2
You can help reduce the risk of child sexual abuse in your community by teaching a prevention class. Read more at saprea.org to explore our free resources to learn how to reduce child sexual abuse and teach others to do the same.
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Saprea is asking the public to share messages of hope this February to survivors of child sexual abuse. saprea.org/news/messages- #hopeandhealingispossible
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