Child Abuse Prevention Month     Dear Friend, Recent news headlines have been filled with allegations of sex abuse within the entertainment industry. Last week, federal agents raided properties owned by hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs as part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking allegations, which came months after a series of lawsuits that accused Combs of sexual assault. Additionally, in a tell-all documentary, former child actors allege claims of racism and bullying workplaces to accounts of alleged sexual assault on the sets of classic Nickelodeon children's TV shows. Like so many others, we at Enough is Enough are horrified by these emerging headlines. Our thoughts and prayers are with any victims embroiled in these recent scandals. In today’s world, parents and grandparents all too often turn their children to television shows, video games, music and other forms of entertainment as a form of distraction when needed. Through these media, children are constantly exposed to sexually explicit material, becoming more desensitized and more vulnerable to the dangers of sexual exploitation. Unknowingly, children can become encircled in a continuous cycle of abuse. As exposure becomes more intense and the images more graphic, the potential for the child to be exploited through child sexual abuse images, pornography, trafficking, or other forms of sexual exploitation becomes very real.   According to the Center for Disease Control: Someone known and trusted by the child or child’s family members perpetrates 91% of child sexual abuse About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys in the United States experience child sexual abuse   The evil our children are exposed to does not exist in a vacuum; it does not only exist in Hollywood; and certainly, it does not only happen to someone else’s child. The reality is sexual predators can be anyone and anywhere, and they are seeking out our children. They exist in every corner of this country, and come from all walks of life, socio-economic backgrounds, education levels, and professions. It is critical to understand the dangers children face every day, in person and online. Educate yourself, your children and grandchildren not only of the dangers of sexual predation, but also common-sense preventative measures to help them avoid falling victim to those seeking to harm them. We have an obligation to expose this evil in our culture. Discussing healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior with children can be difficult, and even uncomfortable, but it is imperative parents have ongoing, open and honest conversations with their children. Know the warning signs, what motivates a predator, how they think, how they interact with children and how to keep your children safe. We at Enough is Enough join you in this fight and want to arm you with the tools you need to keep your children safe. Learn how to protect your children from sexual exploitation and how to talk to your children by visiting internetsafety101.org. April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month. EIE relies on the faithful gifts of our supporters to further our work to protect children online. Learn more about the many ways you can give by visiting us at Enough.org/donate. Our children depend on us to educate them and protect them. Together, let's work to protect the innocence and dignity, and safety. Donna and the Enough Is Enough team   DONATE HERE! FUND THE FIGHT Please remember to share this information with your family and friends using the social icons here! Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Enough.org InternetSafety101.org We Can't Keep Children & Families Safe Online Without You!   Enough Is Enough® is a national non-partisan, non-profit organization who has led the fight to make the Internet safer for children and families since 1994. EIE's efforts are focused on combating Internet p*rnography, child sexual abuse material, sexual predation, sex trafficking and cyberbullying by incorporating a three-pronged prevention strategy with shared responsibilities between the public, Corporate America, and the legal community. STAY CONNECTED   Enough Is Enough | PO Box 1532, Great Falls, VA 22066 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]