Project Beacon of Hope

FAQ: What you need to know about transgender children

From the desk of C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas. yourfavoritechildabusepreventionadvocate #saam #nomeansno

We’re excited to bring back Adults Saving Kids (ASK) with our guest advocate, @NicoleGEpps, Executive Director of @ChildhoodUSA and our founder, @boldlycthomas. Join them Sunday, April 18th at 3pm for a conversation about grooming and prevention. #pboh2021 #childabuseawareness

When young boys are sexually abused by women, it does not mean they got lucky. It means they were sexually abused. #iamcthomas #blackgayman #entrepreneur #poet #speaker #teachingartist #childabusepreventionadvocate #survivorturnedadvocate #stewardsofchildren

#juneteenth, a historical day in American History celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Let’s teach our children about the importance of this day and honor those who have come before us. #projectbeaconofhope #beaconcernedadult #BlackLivesMatter

Let this put a smile on your face!

Family should respect each other's opinions, taste and abilities. They should show consideration by sharing, respecting individual privacy and boundaries. These are the characteristics of a strong, loving and supportive family. #beaconcernedadult #pboh2020

Starved, beaten, teeth were knocked out with a bat, locked in cabinet and tortured to death by his mother and her boyfriend. #gabrielfernandez will never be forgotten. #beaconcernedadult #pboh2020

Today is National Siblings Day! Let’s take the time to honor our siblings. Post a picture of you with your sibling(s) during a time that was most joyful. #cap30challenge #pboh2020 #NationalSiblingsDay

Protecting children, especially during The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, is crucial! Here are a few tips to aid you in preventing and responding to Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse. #cap30challenge #pboh2020 #beaconcernedadult #childabusepreventionmonth

Learn how to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse by clicking this link d2l.org/education/stewards-o… and register for @Darkness2Light’s Stewards of Children®. This adult focused training will equip you with the necessary tools to protect all children. #cap30challenge #pboh2020

Any touch that makes the child happy or secure is a safe touch. A touch that makes a child uncomfortable, afraid or nervous is a unsafe touch. Here are some additional resources that’ll help you get the convo started. #cap30challenge #pboh2020 #beaconcernedadult

We couldn’t plant our pinwheel garden, but here is our pinwheel bouquet. The blue pinwheel, representing innocence is a national symbol for child abuse prevention. Pinwheels reflect the bright future all children deserve. #cap30challenge #beaconconcerned #pboh2020

Thank you @murray_penner for participating in our #cap30challenge! Your support, especially during these times is greatly appreciated! #pboh2020 #beaconcernedadult

Our Executive Director, Christopher Thomas was styling in his suit on picture day! He says he enjoyed taking this picture because he was handsome. Show us a picture from a happy moment in your child hood, tag us and use #cap30challenge #pboh2020 #beaconcernedadult #tbt

#ChildhelpNationalDayOfHope, honors the victims of child abuse. Lighting a five wick candle or five single candles observing a 5-minute silence representing the approximately five children who die every day as a result from abuse in the United States. #cap30challenge #pboh2020

Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month is not canceled! Please join us as we kick off our #CAP30challenge tomorrow. We are prepared for 30-days of advocacy and awareness. Participate in our challenge and show the world we can #beaconcernedadult

Join us on #wearblueday this Friday, April 3rd in effort to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Show us your spirit by snapping a selfie in your BLUE by tagging us and using the hashtags #pboh2020 #beaconcernedadult

Adults, it’s our duty to protect all children! Statistics like this should promote vigilance 24/7! #pboh2020 #preventchildabuse #beaconcernedadult #childabusepreventionawarenessmonth #preventingchildabuse #stoppingchildabusetogether #preventabuseandneglect