We Are Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Neglect

Congratulations to President Obama! He is the 44^th President to remain silent on the largest humanitarian crisis in America—child abuse and neglect. In his fourth State of the Union Address, he not only ignored the plight of millions of children being molested, beaten, raped, neglected, psychologically destroyed and the approximately 1,825

To foster healthy communication skills, EDCI will be teaching Nonviolent Communications (NVC) to all Board members, staff, volunteers, and survivors. I have found it to be very helpful and insightful in its peaceful approach to understanding others and being understood.

As discussed in my post, A Shift In Working With Trauma Survivors, all Board members, staff, and volunteers will be trained in trauma-informed care. Instead of interacting with a survivor as a patient, survivors in EDCI Centers will be viewed as a whole person who has strengths and weaknesses,

As I watched the media coverage of the child abuse crimes committed at Penn State, I was continually amazed at the total lack of concern for the thousands of students who are adult survivors of child abuse. As the ACE study (a highly reputable research study on childhood trauma)[1] has stated:

We are in the process of designing a new website for EDCI. Since our first Center will open in 2014, our website will be our primary vehicle to inform survivors, and those who care for them, about the services we will be providing. Having a short, compelling phrase that describes the work we will be doing is very important.

The information in this series will be broken down into three parts to highlight the impact of violence in the media, specifically as it relates to women. I have discussed this previously, but I find it necessary to keep bringing this information up.

The information in this series will be broken down into three parts to highlight the impact of violence in the media, specifically as it relates to women. I have discussed this previously, but I find it necessary to keep bringing this information up.

The information in this series will be broken down into three parts to highlight the impact of violence in the media, specifically as it relates to women. I have discussed this previously, but I find it necessary to keep bringing this information up.

This month you hear a lot from the media about giving and sharing. That can be a very difficult process for many survivors. But understand that if you are reading information on this website, you are taking a step forward toward your recovery. Even though times are tough or you

We have done a lot over the last three years to lay the foundation for the E Diane Champé Institute (EDCI). Our first annual report is available at www.edcinstitute.org under out “NEWS” tab. This information shows the work we accomplished during the years 2008-2010 and reflects our strong commitment to opening Centers