The Blog
On the Trees of Hope blog, you will find prevention advice, tips, stories of hope, and encouragement for survivors.
False Beliefs That Keep You From Thriving
Although the self-blame keeps you guarded and isolated, you must fight to break out of that prison of lies!
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.
The Problem With Denial
Denial is a coping mechanism, and it’s one that does not encourage healing; instead it derails healing.
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,...
Tips To Protect Your Children From Human Trafficking
Traffickers are always looking to exploit women and children to generate money and it’s one of the most profitable top industries that exist
Online Chat Rooms and Games are Hunting Grounds for Sexual Predators
We can educate our children and help them feel comfortable speaking and coming to us for help and guidance.
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....
The Grooming Process Explained
Perpetrators will work in positions or position themselves to be with children. Think about who has access to your children?
What Is Consent?
How does anyone know for sure that someone wants to have sex with you? There’s only one way to tell - they must consent to it.
Apps That Are Not Safe For Children Or Teens
Children and teens need to know the truth about what online predators seek to do. Knowing dangerous apps can help you keep children safe.
How To Keep Safe When Online Dating
When you approach online dating, you must be aware of a few dangers and know how to get yourself out of a red flag situation.
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.