Archive for June, 2008

Jun 16 2008

R. Kelly: Idealization of older men makes younger girls vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation

R. kelly was acquitted of all charges that he sexually abused a minor girl and videotaped that abuse. Why? The jurors are reporting that the failure of the prosecutors to bring the girl in question, now 23 years old, to testify was a key factor.

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Jun 12 2008

Sexual abuse by coaches: How often do athletic coaches sexually abuse players?

Often. An investigation into sexual abuse by coaches in Seattle, Washington by Christine Willmsen and Maureen O’Hagan of the Seattle Times newspaper found rampant abuse, coverup and protection of offending coaches, especially by school systems.

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Jun 12 2008

Coaches who sexually abuse athletes

It may not be hard to believe, but coaches often sexually abuse players on their teams.

If you are sensitive to this issue, you will often find a newspaper article about a coach who violates the trust of their players by grooming, then sexually abusing one or more of their players.

The abused players are often minors, but the ethics in sport are very clear. No coach should ever develop a romantic, sexual, or otherwise exploitive dual relationship with a player.

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Jun 12 2008

Haut de la Garenne timeline

Check out the timeline and see pictures of this institution for vulnerable youth on the island of Jersey.

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Jun 12 2008

Haut de la Garenne: A children’s home with hidden basement chambers and over 100 allegations of child abuse

Haut de la Garenne opened in 1867 as a home for vulnerable children on the Island of Jersey, a channel island off the coast of France owned by the Brtish monarchy. Now, it is most famous for the intensive child abuse investigations which uncovered extensive allegations of abuse and led to the arrest of four adults charged with child abuse.

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Jun 10 2008

#4 Is your relationship romantic and passionate?, #4 of 17 Relationship evaluation scales

How much passion is still in your relationship? Does it get hot at all or has the fire burned out? Check out these questions to evaluate for yourself.

How often do you and your partner

  • expresss warm and affectionate messages?
  • express love and admiration?
  • touch each other in affectionate ways?
  • feel romantic or passionate?
  • cuddle on the couch and touch each other affectionately?
  • have tender and passionate moments?

Use your journal to write down your thoughts as you answer these questions.

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