PAVE Ambassador Erin Merryn has been a champion of shattering the silence of childhood sexual abuse for years. Her latest achievement is the passing of Erin’s Law signed by Gov Quinn in the State of Illinois earlier this year.
The purpose of this law is to inform and protect students from sexual abuse. To mandate school districts implement and educate students on sexual abuse. School boards will adopt age appropriate curriculum on sexual abuse education to students grades pre-k through 5th grade. Education in schools is an effective method for preventing children from falling prey to sexual abuse or stay silent if it does occur.
URGENT ACTION NEEDED! We want Erin’s Law in all 50 states! About a half dozen states have Erin’s Law in the works, however we can speed up time with President acting now or soon on this! Please send a copy of this letter to Arnie Duncan at the US Dept of Education. Click here to download the letter – ArneDuncanletter-1 – please add your name at the bottom and send in the next few days! You can send via snail mail and email: Arne.Duncan@ed.gov
Watch Erin on Oprah:
Angela Rose 
July 7, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Thank you for sharing this!
July 7, 2011 at 8:36 pm
The goal of this law is to see that no child ever has to be scared to report abuse! I support Erin’s effort and work 100%!
December 1, 2011 at 5:47 pm
I’m very much so interested in seeking help for a few of my loved ones that are being abuse not sexually that I know of but physically and mentally for certain I was just hoping that u have some helpful suggestions. And would appreciate any and all assistance I would like to the you in advance for your undivided attention and look forward to hearing from you soon
December 7, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Hi – Here is a number you can use for free, confidential services:
National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1.800.656.HOPE | Free. Confidential. 24/7.
And here is a section on our website on how to support a survivor: http://pavingtheway.net/wordpress/supporting-a-loved-one/
Thanks for your comment!!