Podcasts about erin's law

On this episode, Zack and Aaron are joined by guest host Scott Clark to discuss Erin's Law, a law designed to encourage communication between children and educators on child body safety. Please note this episode might not be suitable for all listeners. Find out more info at ErinsLaw.org Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode! Find more about Smirk and read our stories in full at SmirkPodcast.com or on Twitter and Facebook @SmirkPodcast! Aaron - @AaronSmirks Amanda - @SinkIntoThis Zack - @GOCastZack

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. With the pandemic at our mercy, the attention from topics like Sexual Assault has been very low. For our first interview, we thought it was best to bring awareness to such a horrific crime that takes place in our society very often. In this episode, you will learn the story of Michael Carnes. Mike share intimate details about his story of being sexual assaulted as a kid. We are aware that this is a sensitive topic and below you will find additional information to help those who need help and/or someone to listen to their story. For immediate help, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1800-656-HOPE (4673). Also, if you would like to connect with Mike, please do via email at Mike@MikeyCProductions.com. To purchase your copy of Mike's story, "Call Me A Survivor, you can find it on amazon.com and/or go to his website tellonesurvivor.com where his book is currently available. Lastly, Mike is working behind the scenes to help the Nebraska lawmakers adopt Erin's Law. Please join the fight and for additional information please email Mike with the above email address. Don't forget to join @GainingControlPodcast via Instagram and subscribe to receive updates for our new episodes.

Jamie talked with advocates Lia and Sally who are working to make Ohio the 38th state to pass Erin's Law.

Gary Greenberg discusses the passage of Erin's Law in NYS

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  • An interview with Erin Merryn and Gary Greenberg about their advocacy for Erin's Law. The legislation named in honor of Merryn would require New York schools to provide age-appropriate sex abuse education. The lessons would teach children about appropriate versus inappropriate touching. Greenberg, who recently advocated for passage of the Child Victims Act, is joining Merryn to push for passage of Erin's Law.  • A state budget update! There has been some progress on the 2019-20 state budget. I'll review some of the key agreements so far, including a plastic bag ban, additional voting reforms, school aid and prison closures. 

In the first-ever listener requested episode, Bill welcomes Erin Merryn, childhood sexual abuse survivor turned author, speaker, child advocate and activist. Erin Merryn is the founder and president of Erin’s Law,  a law that has been credited for preventing dozens of child predators from harming countless children throughout the United States. Erin has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC Nightline, TODAY Show, TLC, and CNN, as well as many other popular programs and publications.  About Erin's Law: The first U.S. child sexual abuse prevention education law requiring children be educated in school about identifying sexual abuse.  Thus far, the law has been passed in 31 states with 17 additional states preparing to vote on the bill in 2017 or 2018.