The Blog
On the Trees of Hope blog, you will find prevention advice, tips, stories of hope, and encouragement for survivors.
Sexual Assault: How Trees of Hope is Helping People Go From Victim to Survivor to Thriver
If you are a victim of sexual abuse, and have never reached out to anyone, please know help is available to you. To begin, Trees Of Hope has
April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month: Know the Facts and Take a Stand!
At Trees of Hope, we want to teach you the facts, what signs and behaviors to look out for, how to report suspected abuse to authorities, an
How Revenge Porn is Ruining Lives
If you have been a victim of revenge porn, sexual assault or sexual abuse, please know you are not alone. And help is available through Tree
Preventing Sexual Abuse - Behaviors to Watch Between Adults and Children
Prevention of sexual abuse in our society is critical, as every 107 seconds someone in America is being sexually abused. This type of abuse
Trees of Hope 10th Anniversary Celebration
Every year at Trees of Hope we host an annual fundraiser. It is a special event we look forward to all year long and it provides us with...
The Reality of Child on Child Sexual Abuse
About one-third of all sexual abuse offenses are committed by children under the age of 18.
Child Pornography 101
While child sexual abuse and child pornography are not easy topics to discuss, being educated on the topics is crucial. Child pornography...
Lessons Learned from the Larry Nassar Case
In a case that brought sexual assault to the forefront of people’s minds across the world, former team doctor for the USA Gymnastics,...
Enough is Enough
Back in 2016, the organization Enough is Enough sent a pledge, titled the “Children’s Internet Safety Presidential Pledge,” to all of the...
How To Find Courage To Share Your Story
When you bury your secrets, especially a secret of sexual abuse, you’re actually burying yourself alive.
Together Making Kingdom Impact
I am proud to be part of such a robust Christian ministry with a 10-year history of serving the sexually abused and helping parents safeguar
Is Porn a Problem?
Pornography – it’s an industry that generates $13 billion dollars every year in the United States, and according to a recent CovenantEyes...
The Next Public Health Crisis
More and more research continues to become available about the effects of pornography on our brain, heart, relationships and society....
Are You Being Catfished?
What happens when someone you thought you knew ends up being a stranger? One of the dangers of socializing online is Catfishing....
How to Identify Predators
Sexual abuse predators have taken to virtual and live-streaming platforms to access and share exploitative and abusive content of children.
A Short Parents Guide to Age Appropriate Conversations
One of the most important tools in sexual abuse prevention is clear and open communication with your child.
Why Bumper Stickers Make Your Family Vulnerable
The unforeseen downside of having bumper stickers is that it creates an avenue of vulnerability by exposing private information to abusers.
Sexual Abuse Through the Eyes of the Media
Media coverage of sexual abuse greatly impacts education, attitudes and beliefs regarding this critical epidemic...
Tips For Promoting a Healthy Digital Wellbeing For Your Family
Digital over-dependence can create issues of anxiety, low self-esteem, and peer pressure throughout a child’s development.
Is Gaslighting Happening To Me?
Gaslighting will slowly chip away at your identity, your emotional stability and your confidence.