Interviews
Gail Jones from Kerry's Place Autism Services
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Gail Jones from Kerry's Place Autism Services on their efforts to achieve a high standard of protection. Individuals with disabilities have a 7-10% greater chance of being abused then those without disabilities. I appreciate the priority Kerry’s Place is placing on protecting their clients. I believe Gail’s insights will be an encouragement and inspiration to us all!
Read Full InterviewSandy Chan from the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Sandy Chan from the Japanese Canadian Culture Centre on their efforts to achieve a high standard of protection. The Japanese Canadian Culture Centre is located in the heart of Toronto. We are so pleased to have the Japanese Canadian Culture Centre as a member of Plan to Protect®.
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We have had the privilege of working with a number of churches. One church that we have provided consulting, training and policy writing services to is Central Baptist Church in Edmonton. Central is a multi-staff church committed to following Jesus together. They eagerly desire to walk with their community in the journey of life and faith. With a commitment to not only do Sunday with people but do life together, they have had to wrestle through how to embrace a high standard of protection and effectively mentor young people. I asked Jud Stade, Emerging Generations Pastor to speak to Plan to Protect(r) and communication.
Read Full InterviewMary DeMuth author of Not Marked: Finding Hope & Healing After Sexual Abuse
Mary has just written a new book which is a truly an inspiring testimony of her own childhood abuse and ourney of healing. Not Marked will be available in January 2014 from Amazon and Winning Kids. Over the Christmas I read an early release version of Not Marked. As many of you know the healing of child abuse is the focus of my thesis studies for my D.Min. Mary is a hero and a role model as she bravely and candidly speaks of how abuse has impacted her own life, and her relationship with others. Her story is truly an example of a life of “beauty from ashes!”
Read Full InterviewKen Hall's White Paper at the Winning Kids Inc. 5th Anniversary Celebration
Ken Hall, from Robertson Hall Insurance Inc., was invited to be the speaker at our 5th Anniversary Celebration event on November 20, 2012.
Read MoreDon Hepburn, retired Children's Aid Society worker and senior manager
“It is important to remember that we all share a responsibility to protect children from harm and help prevent child abuse. If one less child is harmed because of our efforts we have had success.” Don Hepburn
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