Megan's Law Nationwide and ... The Apple Of My Eye Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention Program [Paperback]

Laura A. Ahearn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0971159726 | ISBN-13: 978-0971159723 | Publication Date: June 18, 2001

Ms. Ahearn donates all book proceeds to Parents For Megan's Law, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of childhood sexual abuse.

Ms. Ahearn provides an historical overview of Megan's Law and sex offender registration and notification laws in the United States and gives communities specific answers on how to deal with and effectively manage notifications. She also provides information on who to contact in each state to access details on registered sex offenders.

Megan's Law can make us aware only of sex offenders who have been caught and convicted and because this represents only a small portion of the actual number of sexual predators out there, Ms. Ahearn gives parents and caregivers real prevention answers in the The Apple Of My Eye Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention Program.

Laura Teaches The Power to Protect Your Children...

The Resources Available Under Megan's Law And It's Limits
Who The Sexual Predators Really Are
Ten Rules Of Safety For Children
Twenty Seven Tricks Used By Sexual Predators
Red Flags To Help Identify Who The Predators Really Are
How To TRUST EVERYONE And Stay Safe
Signs Of Sexual Abuse

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Laura A. Ahearn, C.S.W. is an internationally-recognized expert on childhood sexual abuse prevention and the management of Megan’s Law sex-offender notifications on a community level. Ms. Ahearn has successfully transformed societal misperception about childhood sexual abuse and opened up a dialogue to equip caregivers with up-to-date prevention tools to help protect children from sexual predators.

Ms. Ahearn was awarded the New York State Senate Woman of Distinction for her exemplary accomplishments in helping to manage Megan's Law on a community level and prevent childhood sexual abuse. She was also honored as Woman of The Year and received the Leadership in Community Education award. As a W. Burghardt Turner Fellow, Ms. Ahearn received her Masters Degree in Social Work from University of the State of New York at Stony Brook/School of Social Welfare. She has extensive experience in managing the devastating impact and lifelong emotional repercussions associated with childhood sexual abuse.

She continually demonstrates the courage of her commitment and determination to achieve safety and justice for children by advocating in communities and assisting in drafting state and federal legislation aimed at strengthening laws to protect our most vulnerable.

She founded and is the executive director of Parents For Megan’s Law, a not-for-profit community and victim's rights organization whose mission is to prevent childhood sexual abuse. Ms. Ahearn authored and implemented the “Community Approach To Managing Megan’s Law and Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse Program,” first implemented in Suffolk County, New York and now being internationally recognized.

Ms. Ahearn is well known for her community activism and has led community demonstrations to effect changes in policy, procedure and law relating to the protection of children. She has assisted in drafting federal and state legislation that helps keep children safer by strengthening Megan’s Law and making it more workable on a community level. She is a noted activist, lecturer and author of policies, procedures and brochures to assist communities in the responsible management of Megan’s Law notifications and the prevention of childhood sexual abuse.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Prevention Pr USA (June 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971159726
• ISBN-13: 978-0971159723
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,797,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye Opening Read!, November 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Megan's Law Nationwide and ... The Apple Of My Eye Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (Paperback)

Megan's Law Nationwide and The Apple of My Eye Sexual Abuse Prevention Program not only tells you all you need to know about Megan's Law; it also does a great job in educating you about childhood sexual abuse, the different types of predators, and what you can do to minimize the chances of your children falling victim to one of these predators.

Before reading this book, I was under the impression that I would be notified by the police if a sex offender moved into my neighborhood. I was shocked to find out that in my state, this is not so! Apparently, each state has the discretion to decide whether or not law enforcement is REQUIRED or NOT to inform the public. The book also does a nice job in outlining how schools can play a role in the notification process.

The childhood sexual abuse prevention portion of this book is a part that every parent should read. I had no idea of the different types of predators. I also did not realize how manipulative some of these people are, and how they try to gain your trust only to take advantage of your child. The tricks, red flags, and rules of safety are all great and should be read by all.

Lastly, the referrals given in the book are very handy. I used one to learn that my state did not require notifications. My advice is that, if you have children, or take care of children, you should read this book. You will learn a lot.

1.0 out of 5 stars Ahern not an expert, August 7, 2009

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This review is from: Megan's Law Nationwide and ... The Apple Of My Eye Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (Paperback)

This book teaches a few useful tips you can find anywhere, but Ahern is very biased, gives faulty statistics, and misleads us by her writing. The result is the promotion of fear, which overrides any good that could be obtained from this book. As the book is a supporter of Megan's Law, it does not discuss the dangers of misusing the registry info, nor on its inaccuracies. Ahern is far from an expert in the subject, coming off as a marketing executive rather than an expert in sexual abuse.