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the challenge

To only share their story once, child survivors have their interviews recorded. They trust we will protect their haunting truths. Unfortunately, common practices are outdated, no longer meeting security and privacy standards. Together, we can do better.

the protect survivor stories pledge

I/We pledge to honor the humanity of survivors, the dignity of their personal stories, and their right to safety, justice, and healing.

I/We promise to secure the truths of child survivors of abuse by supporting practices that ensure forensic interview evidence is handled in a manner that prioritizes the child’s present and future well-being and minimizes the risk of loss or misuse.

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why does this pledge matter to you?

It is our duty and responsibilty to protect children from abuse and having to re-live it each time they must recount what transpired. Protect the evidence!

– Kathleen Holbrook

Jacksonville, NC

why does this pledge matter to you?

To secure the safety and well-being of the children we work with so the children are able to obtain a level of trust with our agency.

– Kimberly Klein

Jonesville, VA

why does this pledge matter to you?

Children are the foundation and future of a community. A community steeped in trauma cannot fully function, floundering in pain, suspicion, depression, anger, guilt, fear, and self-medication, in repeating cycles of harm, not just to self but like a cancer to all in contact. What we do for our children greatly benefits everyone and everything. I don’t want what happens to children to become dark clouds hanging over their thoughts, effecting their world view for all eternity, killing the very joy of the soul. I want better for our children. I want justice, healing, hope.

– Verna Kelsey

Trenton, MO

why does this pledge matter to you?

Victims have already gone through the unspeakable. Having to repeat their trauma just re-traumatizes them.

– Melissa Gregory

Elkhorn, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

It matters because children should be able to place their trust in a forensic interviewer to relay the things that have happened to them without worrying the information they share is going to be shared with anyone other than those who have a need to know.

– Lisa Collins

Gering, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

It is not only a passion of mine to protect children, but it is also my job.

– Sgt. Michael McCoy

Fort Smith, Arkansas

why does this pledge matter to you?

Child safety is a priority.

– Philip King

Maynardville, TN

why does this pledge matter to you?

…because it’s the right thing, children are the future–a better one hopefully

– H. Scott Haid

Farmers Branch, Texas

why does this pledge matter to you?

All kids deserve advocates.

– Shelly Kurtz

Kirkland, WA

why does this pledge matter to you?

Every story of a survivor’s is a testament to the willingness to fight to live. As a humanity warrior, it is my job to fight along side the survivors.

– Willow Wilde

Gold Beach, Oregon

why does this pledge matter to you?

Doing everything possible to protest our children.

– Stacey Sapp

Dublin, GA

why does this pledge matter to you?

To protect children from additional trauma and potential misuse of information child abuse cases, it is important to use the most secure and efficient method for storing and handling their personal stories.

– Annette Smith

Omaha, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

Children who have been abused have been betrayed – most often by someone that they know, love, and trust. They are often also betrayed by their own bodies, by the reactions of family, friends, neighbors, and professionals and even sometimes by the very systems in place to protect them and seek justice for crimes against them. Protecting their very private story of what may be the very worst thing that has ever happened to them is the least we can do to avoid them experiencing another layer of betrayal. We owe it to the children we serve to be responsible with these sensitive disclosures that they so bravely found the courage to tell. I believe that protecting these stories is protecting the very children we serve and honoring the promise we make to offer hope, healing and justice.

– Carrie Paschall

Fort Worth, Texas

why does this pledge matter to you?

It is greatly important to protect children and their privacy.

– Brooke DeGraw

Moab, UT

why does this pledge matter to you?

I believe in the rights of these children coming from trauma to a future they can trust. One that makes good on the promises made for safety, justice, and healing. One that supports their humanity and gives them agency to their own stories in spite of their youth and throughout their lifetime. One that reinforces caring people surround them and have their best interests at heart in every step of their journey to wellbeing. One that inspires hope.

– Sara Boyd

Omaha, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

I want to give survivors the chance to heal with peace of mind that their stories are protected and voices are heard.

– Drew Klein

Omaha, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

This pledge matters to me because I want children’s most vulnerable truths to be protected and safe. Allowing them to have greater trust in the system because of it.

– Erin Bauer

Omaha, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

At Together for Girls, we understand the importance of honoring the voices of survivors and ensuring that they are at the center of all efforts towards prevention, healing, and justice.

– Daniela Ligiero

Washington, DC

why does this pledge matter to you?

As the Program Director and Lead Forensic Interviewer at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania I know first hand how important protecting survivors stories is. Children who disclose abuse need us to be witness to that disclosure and do everything in our power to make them feel safe and secure again, including making sure their truths are protected and secure.

– Jennifer Aglialoro

Scranton, PA

 

why does this pledge matter to you?

These very personal stories of child survivors should be heavily protected. VidaNyx allows us to ensure this high level protection like we have never had available to us in the past. Each child’s story matters and should be respected by only sharing it with those whose job it is to help protect the child and hold perpetrators accountable.

– Jessica Bell

Greenwood, SC

 

why does this pledge matter to you?

Every child matters. It is our responsibility to be intentional about keeping children safe from harm.

– Denise Blevins

Columbia, SC

 

why does this pledge matter to you?

When a child attends a Forensic Interview, they are allowing you to be apart of one of the most traumatic moments in their lives. Protecting that interview thus protects that child from further victimization, shame or embarrassment. VidaNyx allows CAC’s, Law Enforcement, DCFS and our State’s Attorney’s Offices to keep that child safe from the moment they enter the center.

– Hollie Davidson

Jerseyville, IL

why does this pledge matter to you?

It is critical that law enforcement advocate for the children involved in such crimes – pledging to protect their humanity is equally critical. This is important to me as an investigator and I give oath to always do what is needed to help these victims.

– NJ Grimes

Oyster Creek, TX

why does this pledge matter to you?

Confidentiality of survivors is critical to prevent further injury to them.

– Nicholas Hostetter

Hamlin, WV

why does this pledge matter to you?

Protecting children victims is the main focus and priority. They all need to feel safe and protected.

– Kelly Jones

Macomb, IL

why does this pledge matter to you?

Everyone deserves dignity and a safe space to heal.

– Amanda Kremer

Rosenberg, OR

why does this pledge matter to you?

My drive is the constant and relentless pursuit of justice for those who cant defend themselves.

– Daniel Lafferty

Spring, TX

why does this pledge matter to you?

It matters to me because a child has the right to tell their truth and it be safe.

– Ashley Lindsay

Valdosta, GA

why does this pledge matter to you?

Victims have endured enough and they should have the relief of knowing their identity and their testimony in interviews are safe guarded properly.

– Annette Manning

Irving, TX

why does this pledge matter to you?

We want children to know they are safe when they share their story with us and it is our job to make sure we keep it that way.

– Noemi Rivera

Jacksonville, NC

why does this pledge matter to you?

We at CAPstone want to ensure that videos do not get into the hands of the wrong people. Utilizing this system, we can ensure who has access and what they are able to do with that access.

– Monica Shambaugh

Gering, NE

why does this pledge matter to you?

To help and secure victims that cannot help themselves. To be a voice and a defender for children that need us. To keep their stories valid and relevant, because every child matters.

– Douglass Tatu

Oak Point, TX

why does this pledge matter to you?

This pledge validates my commitment in the protection of child survivors of sexual assault.

– Rhonda Wells

Lancaster, OH

why does this pledge matter to you?

I am a Detective with the Lago Vista Police Department. I take the pledge as serious as my oath. I am a parent of three and I completely understand what this oath means.

– David Wilson

Lago Vista, TX

why does this pledge matter to you?

Every victim deserves the right to privacy

– Leigh Jaques

Dublin, GA

why does this pledge matter to you?

So the healing process can begin.

– Richard Anders

Denton, TX

why does this pledge matter to you?

For the protection of the children or survivors.

– Alicia Richardson

Florence, SC

about the issue

For every child forensic interview, up to a dozen different copies are made and 60 different actions are taken. Survivor stories are at risk of loss and misuse from human error and the use of DVDs.

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