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The Awareness Center is doing our best to keep our organization up and running, unfortunately at this time we not functioning at full capacity due to lack of funds.  If you feel that the information our web page is worthwhile please consider making a donation to our organization. Suggested donation is $1.00 per page that you visit.

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To become a member fill out our membership form and return it with your payment (US Funds Only) to the address below. You can pay your membership dues online by clicking on the donation button above.

The Awareness Center is a non-profit, certified 501 (c) (3) organization.  Our goals include reaching out to Jewish survivors of sexual violence, parents of sexually abused children, family members of alleged and convicted sex offenders, rabbis, cantors and other community leaders. We also serve as a clearinghouse of information, and offer advocacy for those in need and educational seminars.

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  1. The Awareness Center, Inc.
  2. Anti-Semitism, Sexual Abuse, and The Jewish Community
  3. Lashon Hara ('derogatory speech, that is true')
  4. Definition of Terms relating to Sexual Victimization
  5. Finding A Rabbi: Tips for Survivors of Sexual Violence
  6. Rabbis who Publicly Support the Efforts of The Awareness Center, Inc.
  7. History of Child Abuse and Neglect Laws
  8. It can even happen to the daughters of Kings
  9. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
  10. Where To Report Child Sexual Exploitation On The Internet
  11. Types of Abuse
  12. Where to Go For Help
  13. Common Issues of Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Incest
  14. Specific Polulations
  15. Clinical Diagnosis Commonly Given To Survivors of Childhood Trauma
  16. Legal Issues and Jewish Law (Halacha)
  17. Parenting Issues
  18. Research
  19. Resources for Professionals
  20. Suggested Books, Video's and Audio Tapes
  21. Basic Judaism and Other Resources
  22. Memorials to victim advocates
  23. Just For Fun

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Last Updated: 04/28/2008

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--Margaret Mead

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