NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3067
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3067
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3067
Wednesday 7th December 2022
Join Hank McGrath on 'Stop Child Abuse Now' as he shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to advocating for child abuse recovery.
88 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Hank McGrath: From a Turbulent Childhood to Championing Child Abuse Recovery
We just gotta stop pretending that kids are going to come forward and say: this happened to me and because a lot of times they don't know and then by the time they realize that it's hard to come forward and then, when you do, you're not believed, we need to treat that thinking that whole thing needs to be turned around.
Have you ever wondered how someone can transform a turbulent childhood into a mission to help others? Meet Rev Henry (Hank) McGrath, a survivor-professional who has dedicated his life to advocating for child abuse prevention and recovery. Growing up in a poor Irish family in New York, Hank's early years were marked by the chaos of alcoholic parents and the dangers of surviving on the streets of Pittsburgh at just 11 years old.
His journey took him through juvenile detention and prison, but it was the loss of his beloved wife to cancer in 2001 that ignited his promise to fight against child abuse. In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Hank opens up about his harrowing experiences and the resilience that led him to become a minister and community advocate.
He discusses the critical need for respect and understanding when dealing with children who have faced abuse, emphasizing that they may not come forward due to fear or confusion. Hank also shares his involvement in a class-action suit against the National Boy Scouts of America, highlighting the importance of taking action against abusers. His story is a powerful reminder of the impact survivor-professionals can have in the fight against child abuse.
Tune in to hear Hank's inspiring journey and gain valuable insights into trauma recovery and advocacy.