NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3087
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3087
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3087
Wednesday 4th January 2023
Join Hank McGrath as he shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to advocating for child abuse recovery.
90 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Hank McGrath: From Survival to Advocacy - A Journey of Resilience
Child abuse is more prevalent than people are admitting to.
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.
This episode features a Q&A call-in discussion with Hank, who fields questions from listeners, shedding light on the prevalence of child abuse and its damaging effects on individuals and society as a whole. Hank's journey is a testament to resilience. After decades of hard living and a few near-death situations, he began facing his childhood trauma and by the 90s was happily married.
When his beloved wife died from cancer in 2001, Hank promised her to fight for others on the issues of child abuse. Since then, he has worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, served as a court advocate for youth, and more. Today, Hank is a minister and is very active in his community. This episode explores educating children on their rights, flaws in child protective services, and the role of proposals in driving change.
It also emphasizes supporting organizations in the fight against child abuse and sex trafficking, and addressing the impact on survivors' relationships and mental health. Tune in to hear Hank's powerful story and join the conversation.