Even though I’m studying higher education and I’ll likely be destined to work with college students more than youth, one of my biggest passions in my life and driving factors to get out of bed in the morning is working with children.  No matter what I’m doing professionally, it’s in my cards to remain engaged with the youth in whatever community I’m living in especially through volunteerism.  I strongly believe that the young people in our country are the promise for the future.

While I’ve never had any direct experience with child abuse, I have worked in numerous environments where I have been a direct caregiver and/or mentor for youth.  I’ve always been taught that there are no secrets to be kept, especially when dealing with child abuse, and I think that’s important for anyone working with children and potentially observing warning signs to know. I value the faith, trust, and belief that a child must have in you to come forward with something so traumatic and damaging.

But, a few weeks ago, I came across the ad and thought that it was pretty amazing and wanted to bring more attention to it, especially because I know there are a lot of younger kids that read my blog.  To those readers, if you ever feel the need to reach out to someone, please know that you can come to me.

That being said, check out this revolutionary “advertising.” Pretty fascinating, in my opinion.