Table of Contents: Spirit of Ma'at Vol 2 July 2002: "Protect the Children"

Vol 2, Number 12

Table of Contents

Spirit of Ma'at Vol 2, No 12 "Protect the Children"

EDITORIAL: Protect the Children The atrocities commited upon children worldwide are "unthinkable." Yet child abuse thrives upon our very unwillingness to think about what's happening.

Meet the Kids The writer describes her own experiences with abused children, introduces us to several others, and shows how each of us, in our own personal lives, can make a difference.

Child Abuse Is Big Business Child pornography and the black market traffic in children are two of the biggest industries in the world today.

Child Labor, Slavery, and Crimes of Participation The incredible truth is, we can't even watch television without participating in the appalling forced labor of children. A first-person report based upon video footage.

Catholic Priests and the Sexual Abuse of Children Barbara Blaine founded SNAP, a support group for victims of sexual abuse from the Catholic priesthood, because "the church has failed in its responsibility."

Social and Support Services

Healing Sexual Abuse in a Family Setting Parents United is a worldwide organization helping to reunify families torn apart by sexual abuse. Here, a therapist at a Parents United agency discusses treatment and prognosis for juvenile offenders and their victims.

Child Sexual Abuse: Becoming Part of the Solution Laura Ahearn is the founder of Parents for Megan's Law. She discusses protecting our families from known sexual offenders, and negotiating the system when abuse has occurred.

Safe Surfing It's more than just pornography. Pedophiles may use the 'Net to make contact with children. Here's how to keep your kids safe.

The Shame of Governmental Child Protection In order to get this interview, we had to promise anonymity to our source. Those who "tell" on the system can wind up fired and prevented from working elsewhere — or worse!

Healing for Survivors

Survival and the Spiritual Path Aluna Raphael endured a degree of abuse in childhood that few survive. Through taking a spiritual path and acknowledging inner truth, she has not only survived, but flourished. She shares her wisdom with us.

Healing Is the Way Home Energy healer and Flower of Life facilitator Osiris Montenegro talks about childhood trauma and the Soul Nature from his perspective as a healer.

Self-Esteem and the Magical Child Survivors of abuse face special challenges in learning self-esteem. Spiritual counselor J'ani Hadden focuses on the experience of the Authentic Self to guide our paths to wholeness.

When Do We Get to Be Healed? This is a really powerful channeled "essay" from Evalena Rose and the Council of Twelve, giving concrete assistance on refocusing our personalities into present time and making our inner child feel safe and happy.