Download or read book Saving Childhood written by Michael Medved and published by Harper. This book was released on 1998-08-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Saving Childhood, cultural critic Michael Medved and his wife, psychologist Diane Medved, provide positive and practical strategies for parents who struggle every day with a society that seems perversely determined to frighten and corrupt its young. They explore and explain today's assault on innocence, which now menaces our children from four directions--the media, schools, peers, and most destructively, parents themselves. This book provides both general and detailed suggestions on how to overcome each of these influences and give our children the most precious gift of all--a secure, hopeful, and protected childhood. The Medveds argue that the destruction of innocence among today's young arises From the good intentions of some of the most "enlightened" elements in this society, who believe we must warn children about--rather than protect them from--the harsh Facts of a cruel and often violent world. But Saving Childhood provides powerful evidence that a healthy society, and the psychological health of each individual, requires a period of nourishing and sheltering in order to instill confidence and security in each new generation. In this vital wake-up call, the Medveds provide a clear, practical, and uplifting blueprint for rescuing the enchantment of youth. They suggest that rather than stressing danger and despair to our children, we should emphasize gratitude, clear standards of behavior with predictable results, and a sense of home as sanctuary. Both shocking and hopeful, Saving Childhood empowers parents to restore the key elements of childhood innocence--security, a sense of wonder, and optimism--that should be honored as the precious birthright of every American child.

Download or read book Protecting Your Innocence written by Kimplachat A. Downs and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by lifes obstacles, poet Kimplachat Downs promotes the empowerment of women in her poetry collection, Protecting Your Innocence. She encourages women to tell their stories, resulting in the shedding of excess baggage, bitter pasts, and vague future views about love. The key mission is for women to find their way back home resuming the role that it is okay to be loved beyond their pain. Downs is an ambitious young woman with a story to tell, and she has found her passion in writing poetry for and about women. She offers inspiration to women, encouraging them to find hope as they move beyond their daily challenges. With her strong views and voice, she conveys a message of hope to the world of women. In her poetry, she draws from her personal pain, recalling the countless times she has been lost and drawn her strength from God and from those she holds closeher family and friends. Protecting Your Innocence provides guidance to women who need to know their worth and to discover who they truly are: women of substance.

Download or read book The Fall of Innocence written by Jenny Torres Sanchez and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lovely Bones meets Celeste Ng for teens in this gorgeous, haunting, and tragic novel that examines the crippling--and far-reaching--effects of one person's trauma on her family, her community, and herself. For the past eight years, sixteen-year-old Emilia DeJesus has done her best to move on from the traumatic attack she suffered in the woods behind her elementary school. She's forced down the memories--the feeling of the twigs cracking beneath her, choking on her own blood, unable to scream. Most of all, she's tried to forget about Jeremy Lance, the boy responsible, the boy who caused her such pain. Emilia believes that the crows who watched over her that day, who helped her survive, are still on her side, encouraging her to live fully. And with the love and support of her mother, brother, and her caring boyfriend, Emilia is doing just that. But when a startling discovery about her attacker's identity comes to light, and the memories of that day break through the mental box in which she'd shut them away, Emilia is forced to confront her new reality and make sense of shifting truths about her past, her family, and herself. A compulsively-readable tragedy that reminds us of the fragility of human nature. Praise for The Fall of Innocence * "Sanchez deftly shows the long-lasting impact of the assault. . . . An intimate and tragic look at how traumatic incidents affect individuals, their families, and others around them." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW * "Sanchez writes with stunning detail, showcasing the beauty that can be found in small moments, in family interactions, in nature, and in seemingly everyday objects. . . and illustrates how a trauma like Emilia's has widespread effects." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW * "It is hard to imagine a more beautifully told, more moving, or more authentic story of one family’s journey through unbearable pain." --VOYA, STARRED REVIEW "Beautifully written but ineffably sad, Emilia's story is a case study of trauma and its aftermath." --BCCB "Emilia's inner world both captivates and devastates." --Publishers Weekly "Internal and contemplative, [this novel's] haunting quality lingers." --Booklist

Download or read book For the Children written by Erica R. Meiners and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Childhood has never been available to all.” In her opening chapter of For the Children?, Erica R. Meiners stakes the claim that childhood is a racial category often unavailable to communities of color. According to Meiners, this is glaringly evident in the U.S. criminal justice system, where the differentiation between child and adult often equates to access to stark disparities. And what is constructed as child protection often does not benefit many young people or their communities. Placing the child at the heart of the targeted criminalization debate, For the Children? considers how perceptions of innocence, the safe child, and the future operate in service of the prison industrial complex. The United States has the largest prison population in the world, with incarceration and policing being key economic tools to maintain white supremacist ideologies. Meiners examines the school-to-prison pipeline and the broader prison industrial complex in the United States, arguing that unpacking child protection is vital to reducing the nation’s reliance on its criminal justice system as well as building authentic modes of public safety. Rethinking the meanings and beliefs attached to the child represent a significant and intimate thread of the work to dismantle facets of the U.S. carceral state. Taking an interdisciplinary approach and building from a scholarly and activist platform, For the Children? engages fresh questions in the struggle to build sustainable and flourishing worlds without prisons.

Download or read book You Have the Right to Remain Innocent written by James J. Duane and published by Little a. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An urgent, compact manifesto that will teach you how to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future when talking to police. Law professor James J. Duane became a viral sensation thanks to a 2008 lecture outlining the reasons why you should never agree to answer questions from the police--especially if you are innocent and wish to stay out of trouble with the law. In this timely, relevant, and pragmatic new book, he expands on that presentation, offering a vigorous defense of every citizen's constitutionally protected right to avoid self-incrimination. Getting a lawyer is not only the best policy, Professor Duane argues, it's also the advice law-enforcement professionals give their own kids. Using actual case histories of innocent men and women exonerated after decades in prison because of information they voluntarily gave to police, Professor Duane demonstrates the critical importance of a constitutional right not well or widely understood by the average American. Reflecting the most recent attitudes of the Supreme Court, Professor Duane argues that it is now even easier for police to use your own words against you. This lively and informative guide explains what everyone needs to know to protect themselves and those they love.

Download or read book Assault on Innocence written by Samuel A. Williams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Armor of God, maintaining and extending your covering, praying correctly to guarantee an answer, spiritual ramifications of fasting, and strongholds are some, but not all, of the subjects within these pages. The largest chapter in the book is on the Armor of God. You are shown why you cannot pray the Armor on. You are given detailed instructions on how we put it on and keep it on. This is one of the most in-depth teachings on the Armor of God that you will find. In other chapters, we will deal with understanding and answering fundamental questions: How do you maintain your covering, which is God's protection over believers? How do you extend your covering over your children? Why are your prayers not being answered? Christians have adopted rituals and traditions that are ungodly and are not aware of it. Do you realize that when we pray with palms together, it actually symbolizes a rejection of God? The palm prayer is nowhere in the Bible, and when you read about its origins, you will be shocked. Yet, palms together is how most parents teach their children to pray. Assault on Innocence breaks down Biblical teaching on the proper way to pray to ensure that our prayers are answered. How does fasting affect demonic spirits, and how is it tied into God's commandment that His people are not to drink blood? Assault on Innocence reveals the truth of why we fast: "You don't fast to move God, you fast to hear God. You do not fast to tell God what you need Him to do. You fast to quiet the flesh so you can hear clearly what God needs you to do." What is a strong hold, how are they built up, and even more importantly, how do we tear them down? What really happened with Cain and Able? How does the story of the two brothers hide one of the most powerful teachings on spiritual warfare in scripture, which deals with the spiritual contracts and covenants we sign with the enemy through our mouths? What happens spiritually when we sin? How to get delivered, and stay delivered? Assault on Innocence answers these vital questions. I had a vision and saw these words in big block letters in my mind: "Assault on Innocence." For those of you that have had visions, you know God will show you something and then will download more information into your spirit. Therefore, I knew this was the title of the book He wanted me to write. This is not just a book about protecting your children. Assault on Innocence is a detailed preparation guide for all Christians who want to know how to protect themselves and their families from the assaults of the enemy. God wants every believer to know that before you can effectively protect your children, you must first know how to protect yourself. This book is about spiritual warfare. Assault on Innocence differs from many other books in that it is totally scriptural based with testimonies to confirm Biblical teachings on each subject. If you are a Christian who has received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and you have noticed twitching or vibrations on your body the book tells you what they are, how they affect you, and how to resolve them. I have had someone reading the book call me screaming, blown away by what God gave me. I have had a minister open the book and jump because he felt the anointing all over his body. One reader proclaimed this book will change your life. One woman of God said, "Awesome download from heaven!" She went on to tell me that, "The book is truly a blessing!! That's from the heart. Not just to encourage you, but it's a fact." Please read and share with your friends and loved ones. I promise this book will be a blessing to you. Every Christian family needs to know the information contained within these pages. All glory to God! Who teaches like Him? No one! May the blessings of the Lord overtake you.

Download or read book Protecting Our Children s Innocence written by Carol L. Anway and published by . This book was released on 1996-05-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Protecting the Innocent written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Forensic Science Reform written by Wendy J Koen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Science Reform: Protecting the Innocent is written for the nonscientist to help make complicated scientific information clear and concise enough for attorneys and judges to master. This volume covers physical forensic science, namely arson, shaken baby syndrome, non-accidental trauma, bite marks, DNA, ballistics, comparative bullet lead analysis, fingerprint analysis, and hair and fiber analysis, and contains valuable contributions from leading experts in the field of forensic science. 2018 PROSE Awards - Winner, Award for Textbook/Social Services: Association of American Publishers Offers training for prosecuting attorneys on the present state of the forensic sciences in order to avoid reliance on legal precedent that lags decades behind the science Provides defense attorneys the knowledge to defend their clients against flawed science Arms innocence projects and appellate attorneys with the latest information to challenge convictions that were obtained using faulty science Uses science-specific case studies to simplify issues in forensic science for the legal professional Offers a detailed overview of both the failures and progress made in the forensic sciences, making the volume ideal for law school courses covering wrongful convictions, or for undergraduate courses on law, legal ethics, or forensics

Download or read book Names Were Changed to Protect the Innocent written by Joseph L. Swick and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-04-23 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories you are about to read are true, and all the names were changed to protect the innocent. These are true stories from a police dispatcher, stories about handcuffs and headboards, and some of the dumbest criminals, and how one police dispatcher made a transition from the old school way of doing things to the new, and after twenty-six years of experience, I share some of the most memorable stories. Joseph L. Swick

Download or read book The Swiss Courier written by Tricia Goyer and published by Revell. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is August 1944 and the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up suspected enemies of the Third Reich. When Joseph Engel, a German physicist working on the atomic bomb, finds that he is actually a Jew, adopted by Christian parents, he must flee for his life to neutral Switzerland. Gabi Mueller is a young Swiss-American woman working for the newly formed American Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner to the CIA) close to Nazi Germany. When she is asked to risk her life to safely "courier" Engel out of Germany, the fate of the world rests in her hands. If she can lead him to safety, she can keep the Germans from developing nuclear capabilities. But in a time of traitors and uncertainty, whom can she trust along the way? This fast-paced, suspenseful novel takes readers along treacherous twists and turns during a fascinating--and deadly--time in history.

Download or read book To Protect the Innocent written by Mark Locke Mills and published by Publish America. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pedophilia has become Americaas dirty little secret. No one wants to talk about it and pedophiles are literally getting away with murder. The authorities canat catch them, the courts are too soft on them, and no one is doing anything about it. No one, that is, except Dan Forester. After his son is molested and murdered, Dan wages a one-man war on pedophilia, all the while playing cat and mouse with the FBI and his own conscience. It is an exhilarating story of one manas tragedy and triumph with more twists and turns than an L.A. freeway.

Download or read book Protecting Your Treasure written by Latricia G. Johnson and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protecting Your Treasure contains a lesson often learned the hard way as we are sometimes forgetful of our age and role--with a simple ""no,"" the regret of having sex before being mature enough to endure its complications can be avoided. Sex at an early age is a slippery slope, which can leave self-esteem extremely low. While some choose paths that avoid the pitfalls of underage sex, others have seen devastating effects of sexual promiscuity. Some have been able to move forward through adulthood with dignity and integrity, but many have fallen into the traps of low self-esteem, social stigmatization, and even depression and other self-destructive behavior. But thanks to Protecting Your Treasure and its guiding quotes, you won't have to suffer such pain. Remember, ""A heart nurtured and protected flowers into a garden of love and respect.""

Download or read book At Home and under Fire written by Susan R. Grayzel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the Blitz has come to symbolize the experience of civilians under attack, Germany first launched air raids on Britain at the end of 1914 and continued them during the First World War. With the advent of air warfare, civilians far removed from traditional battle zones became a direct target of war rather than a group shielded from its impact. This is a study of how British civilians experienced and came to terms with aerial warfare during the First and Second World Wars. Memories of the World War I bombings shaped British responses to the various real and imagined war threats of the 1920s and 1930s, including the bombing of civilians during the Spanish Civil War and, ultimately, the Blitz itself. The processes by which different constituent bodies of the British nation responded to the arrival of air power reveal the particular role that gender played in defining civilian participation in modern war.

Download or read book Saving childhood protecting our children from the national assault on innocence written by Michael ; Medved Medved (Diane) and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Innocence Protection Act of 2002 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 8 Ways to Create Their Fate written by Diane Cranley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten percent of students surveyed say they were abused at school - that is nearly 4.5 million U.S. students. That number doesn't begin to address the children who were abused in day care centers, boys and girls clubs, faith organizations, sports programs, and other youth-serving organizations. Child molesters need access in order to abuse and what better way to gain it than to work for an organization that serves youth? As a youth-serving organization leader, staff member, or parent, this book will guide you to create an environment where child molesters virtually cannot succeed without being caught and therefore won't want to work. We all play a part in the solution and these pages provide step-by-step instructions on your part. Are you ready to get started?