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Criminalization Of Sex Trafficked Youth

Criminalization Of Sex Trafficked Youth

Written by Sarah Bousquet Sarah Bousquet is a CHILD USA Research & Development Intern.      Children victimized and exploited by sex trafficking deserve to be protected from further traumatization. Vulnerable children are targeted by predators and are forced into sex trafficking across the...

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Oversexualization in Hollywood: Brooke Shields

Oversexualization in Hollywood: Brooke Shields

Written by Kelsey Bryner and Sarah Bousquet Kelsey Bryner is Development Director at CHILD USA and Sarah Bousquet is a CHILD USA Research & Development Intern.      Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields highlights a phenomenon that has long plagued American culture: the oversexualization of children....

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The Respect for Child Survivors Act Becomes Law!

The Respect for Child Survivors Act Becomes Law!

By Bridget Brainard, Staff Attorney at CHILD USA. Bridget is a Staff Attorney at CHILD USA. In addition to conducting legal research and policy analysis in the areas of child sexual abuse, human trafficking, trauma-informed judicial training, abuse in youth sports, and educational neglect, Bridget...

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Winning At All Costs – Is It Worth It?

Winning At All Costs – Is It Worth It?

Elite athletes are at the peak of physical and mental fitness. But that doesn’t mean they’re safe from abuse. When you watch an elite sporting event like the Olympics or the College Softball World Series, it’s easy to think that the athletes on the field seem almost invincible. They’re strong,...

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Arthur Baselice Jr.’s Story

Arthur Baselice Jr.’s Story

Arthur’s words stand out. They pull you to the truth, and – like his demeanor – command attention, instead of demanding it; his words have a simple logic the grief behind them never will. T

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