Recent MassKids Mentions in the Media:
MassLive (June 2nd, 2023) "What if children in Massachusetts were not abused in the first place? (Commentary)" https://www.masslive.com/opinion/2023/06/what-if-children-in-massachusetts-were-not-abused-in-the-first-place-commentary.html
WGBH (April 20th, 2023) "Advocates call for action on bills to prevent child sexual abuse in schools" https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2023/04/20/advocates-call-for-action-on-bills-to-prevent-child-sexual-abuse-in-schools
Fall River Reporter (April 20, 2023) "Massachusetts lawmakers push bills to tackle “staggering but true” child abuse in schools" https://fallriverreporter.com/massachusetts-lawmakers-push-bills-to-tackle-staggering-but-true-child-abuse-in-schools/
WCVB5 (April 11th, 2023) "Survivors launch effort to protect Massachusetts children from sexual predators" https://www.wcvb.com/article/survivors-launch-effort-to-protect-massachusetts-children-from-sexual-predators/43570787#
Eagle Tribune (June 9th, 2022): "Advocates renew push to tighten child sex abuse laws" https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/advocates-renew-push-to-tighten-child-sex-abuse-laws/article_448d4ab2-e66b-11ec-a45d-47c430d23ad0.html
WBUR (May 3, 2022): "Schools have policies to stop child sexual abuse. Advocates say they have too many weak spots" https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/05/03/brookline-schools-sexual-abuse-law-chen
Lynn Daily Item (April 27, 2022): "The Evil That is Abuse: Nobody Wants to Talk About This" https://www.itemlive.com/2022/04/27/the-evil-that-is-abuse-nobody-wants-to-talk-about-this/
NY Sun (April 25, 2022): The word "Groomer" emerges as an issue in the politics of education" https://www.nysun.com/article/the-word-groomer-emerges-as-an-issue-in-the-politics-of-education?fbclid=IwAR2NKhAhiEtsMeVCzFkuN6UQVjWsa-8zB02EgJIQSgXh4Iu4NOZBTiCqhiQ
MALN Opinion+ (December 10th, 2021): “Jetta Bernier” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qag4620rgGE
Yahoo News, (December 9th, 2021), "Advocates Seek to Tighten Laws on Sex Offenders" https://news.yahoo.com/advocates-seek-tighten-laws-sex-122300332.html?guccounter=1
WHDH7 News Boston, (December 7th 2021), "Rollins backs tougher penalties in abuse of power cases" https://whdh.com/news/rollins-backs-tougher-penalties-in-abuse-of-power-cases/
WCVB5 News, (December 7th 2021), "5 Investigates: New Push in Massachusetts to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse" https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-investigates-new-push-to-protect-children-from-sex-abuse/38455188#
American Dream Cable Show, (September 22, 2021), "Joan Lovely & Jetta Bernier" https://lynn.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=33447b39-cac7-4b9f-8098-ec5ea103b632
The Hill, (June 10 2021), "1 in 10 kids is sexually abused — let's end the silence and stop the abuse". https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/557149-1-in-10-kids-is-sexually-abused-lets-end-the-silence-and-stop-the?fbclid=IwAR2eXOPuUBrQ8ka2oRx7G2toBKAatKplbnnoi1f_it1soBfupYjtTQ-L_cg
WCVB5 News, (June 8 2021), "Bills to protect kids from sexual abuse in schools, community up again on Beacon Hill". https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-bills-to-protect-kids-from-sexual-abuse/36665692?fbclid=IwAR2vjI6mKYVvE6ur-MXXoCIVVE_xnMIW5l2snstO9EEmJxzJFy6kchPuVDk#
Bloomberg News, (June 2nd 2021), "New Report Recommends States Introduce Laws to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Strengthen Child Safety in Schools & Youth" https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-06-02/new-report-recommends-states-introduce-laws-to-prevent-child-sexual-abuse-strengthen-child-safety-in-schools-youth
Prevent Connect Podcast, (May 28th 20221), "Enough Abuse: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Schools" http://www.preventconnect.org/2020/05/enough-abuse-preventing-child-sexual-abuse-in-schools/ and "Enough Abuse: All Adults Can Prevent Child Sexual Abuse": http://www.preventconnect.org/2020/05/enough-abuse-all-adults-can-prevent-child-sexual-abuse/
The Salem News, (May 26 2021), "Child abuse cases surge in state: Pandemic's stress on many families likely led to spike". https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/child-abuse-cases-surge/article_3605008b-f1e6-5d53-a2ad-0f2cfbc30687.html?fbclid=IwAR10MLlycc9mg5720WXy-fAyxQQWaP97-T3tP2OuxjpTtrejJp7tyeKNnl0
Morning Show on North Shore 104.9FM, (May 4th, 2021), With Senator Bruce Tarr: http://www.enoughabuse.org/images/stories/Resources/Radio%20Interview%20104.9.mp3
MA Latino News, (April 30, 2021), "MALN Opinion+: Jetta Bernier". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKQunhYH0Kk
Seacoast Online, (Oct. 27th 2020), "'Enough!': York County schools take action to prevent child sexual abuse". https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/crime/2020/10/27/enough-york-county-schools-act-prevent-child-sexual-abuse/6050721002/
Dallas News, (Sept. 18 2020), "Senate passes bipartisan child sex abuse prevention bill introduced by Texas Sen. Cornyn". https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2020/09/18/senate-passes-bipartisan-child-sex-abuse-prevention-bill-introduced-by-cornyn/
WBUR (Nov. 11 2019), "Boston Children's Theatre Parents React To Allegations Against Former Artistic Director." https://www.wbur.org/artery/2019/11/11/boston-childrens-theater-allegations
WBUR (Nov. 9 2019), "Boston Children's Theatre Hires Law Firm To Investigate Claims Of Inappropriate Behavior By Former Artistic Director." https://www.wbur.org/news/2019/11/09/law-firm-hired-to-investigate-allegations-of-misconduct-by-boston-childrens-theatre-former-director
The Boston Globe (Nov. 8 2019), "Boston Children’s Theatre hires outside firm to investigate allegations." https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/11/08/boston-children-theatre-hires-outside-firm-investigate-allegations/bPyEnaXOi9BTCaGFSOVuSN/story.html
The Advocate: (Sept. 11th, 2019), "‘I Was Told What He Did To Me Was Legal’: Woman testifies about teen relationship with Granby teacher to change state consent laws" https://valleyadvocate.com/2019/09/11/i-was-told-what-he-did-to-me-was-legal/
Editorial, Newburyport News: (August 20th, 2019), "EDITORIAL: Tighten laws on abusive school employees" https://www.newburyportnews.com/editorials/editorial-tighten-laws-on-abusive-school-employees/article_633f9162-f33c-5bba-9383-3c044b37b778.html
Salem News:(August 15th, 2019), "'We have to get smart about this' Training aims to help educators deal with, prevent sexual abuse" https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/we-have-to-get-smart-about-this/article_03f31b8f-1364-57fd-a501-b032af5bf1c7.html
Cape Cod Times (May 1, 2019) Opinion "End abuse, support child advocacy legislation" https://www.capecodtimes.com/opinion/20190501/end-abuse-support-child-advocacy-legislation
The Eagle-Tribune (June 19, 2018), "Advocates Seek Stricter Rules on Reporting Abuse"
http://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/advocates-seek-stricter-rules-on-reporting-abuse/article_232f9ec1-9c35-55aa-8790-c1af282ff8b2.html
The Dailey Item (February 14, 2018), " Strict Reporting Laws Spike Child Abuse Cases in Massachusetts" http://www.dailyitem.com/news/strict-reporting-laws-spike-child-abuse-cases-in-massachusetts/article_03e742d4-1121-11e8-976e-cbf83a3952f2.html
Bangor Daily News (January 1, 2018), "Former American Idol Judge partners with Maine doctor, cop to fight child sex abuse" https://bangordailynews.com/2017/12/20/domestic-and-sexual-violence/former-american-idol-judge-partners-with-maine-doctor-cop-to-fight-child-sex-abuse/
This American Dream (November 30, 2017), "This American Dream with Jim Carrigan, Joan Lovely, Jetta Bernier, and Birgitta Damon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de01ssG7tGo&t=1s
Carney Sandoe & Associates (September 29th, 2017), "Q&A with Jetta Bernier" https://www.carneysandoe.com/blog-post/qa-jetta-bernier
Boston Globe Editorials (July 17, 2017), "Update Mass. laws to break child sexual abuse cycle"
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2017/07/16/update-mass-laws-break-child-sexual-abuse-cycle/hmF9iM8FHXJRArIuWgwUHO/story.html
NECN (June 12, 2017), "Passing the Trash: Teacher Sexual Misconduct"
https://www.necn.com/news/new-england/Protecting-Predatory-Teachers-Teacher-Sexual-Misconduct-427490073.html