Dear Friends,
Can you believe it? The first half of 2010 is in the rear view mirror. I’m including in this bi-monthly letter just a few of the hundreds of comments we’ve received in the first six months of this year – a clear indication of the tremendous impact 1in6 is having.
- “Thank you so much for creating this wonderful resource. I am a physician as well as a victim of child molestation…I am so grateful.”
- Male in his 40s
- “I'm a partner of someone that has gone through CSA [child sexual abuse]. And am desperately trying to find out what this is all about and how I can support my partner. All I can say is this site is FANTASTIC! So much useful information here and I'm looking forward to its further development. It can't come too soon.”
- Female in her 30s, partner of a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse
- “Thank you from a victim of abuse. There are so many stigmas that go with male sex abuse; it is nice to see a website devoted to educating and helping.”
- Personal information not provided
- “Thank you so very, very much. Words cannot describe my gratitude.”
- Personal information not provided
- “I work with addicts who have a lot of these issues. I do group therapy and these types of articles help me explain to them in terms they can understand. You are providing an important service to the world! Thanks so much.”
- Personal information not provided
As we head in to the second half of this year we look forward to adding content to the website that responds to the needs expressed by users such as those quoted above. In addition,
1in6 will offer its first
Men and Healing Trainings later this year; three, two-day trainings will educate the front line workers most in contact with our target population. Finally, we are finishing up development of our Community Education and Outreach efforts, scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2011.
As you’ve read the wonderful ‘thank yous’ above I hope you know that all of the work we accomplish wouldn’t be possible without your encouragement and support. With that, I’d like to add my personal thanks to all of you.
Sincerely,
Steve LePore
Executive Director
1in6, Inc.