Local organization puts Halloween twist on the fight to end sexual abuse
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POCATELLO – One local organization is trick-or-treating their way to stop child sexual abuse.
“We need the children of this community to have a safe place that they can trick or treat to help minimize isolated situations that could lead to a child being harmed,” said Shannon Fox, manager of the Stewards of Children Initiative for Idaho.
That’s the idea behind Ghostly Gatherings.
The event is put on by the Stewards of Children Initiative for Idaho, which has a goal of helping end child sexual abuse through educational opportunities in east Idaho.
According to Fox, 1 out of 10 children are sexually abused by the time they turn 18. She said the community can make a huge impact by joining together.
“This event is a small effort in trying to create a larger change,” Fox said. “Preventing child sexual abuse is something that every one of us needs to be an active part of.”
The Stewards of Children offers a two-hour course that teaches the five critical steps in preventing child sexual abuse in the family or any other setting. Fox says this is one thing people can participate in to join the fight against sexual abuse.
The second annual Ghostly Gathering community trick or treat is happening Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. It will be held in the Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello and will include a variety of vendors, treats, and fun.
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