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Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse

J.J.

Disturbing statistics on child sexual abuse indicate that one in four girls and one in six boys will be the victim of sexual abuse before the age of 18, and 90% of offenders are someone the child knows and trusts.Children’s Cove provides services on the Cape and Islands for child victims of sex abuse. Stacy Gallagher is the director of Children’s Cove and joins us in our studios. 

 

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.