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Community: Mother of Samantha Runnion Advocates against Child Abuse at Prevention Workshop/Taller de Prevención de Abuso Infantil

The Santa Ana Public Library proudly presents an adult education workshop for preventing child abuse and abduction. The program will be presented by Erin D. Runnion, founder and director of The Joyful Child Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child sexual abuse and abduction.

In Memory of Samantha Runnion, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to preventing crimes against children through programs that educate, empower, and unite families and communities. Samantha was kidnapped and murdered in 2002. Erin is dedicated to ensuring Samantha’s tragic death continues to be a catalyst to engage adults in our collective responsibility in protecting our nation’s children.

As Co-Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation as well as The Surviving Parents Coalition (SPC), and a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association to PROTECT Children, Erin has become a highly respected spokesperson, spreading her message in frequent media appearances, keynote addresses, and presentations for both government and private organizations.

The workshop cultivates awareness of predatory crimes against children, offers specific steps to reduce the risk of victimization, and encourages ongoing prevention education in communities. The Joyful Child trains volunteer Ambassadors to give groups of parents and caring adults important information and strategies to help keep children safe from abuse and abduction through a 60-minute presentation titled, “Preventing Child Abduction.”

Event details: English Presentation. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

The program will be presented in English, but Spanish translation will be available for those who request it. 2-hour parking validation will be available for program attendees. Space is limited, please arrive early.

The Santa Ana Public Library is located at 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (corner of Civic Center and Ross Street).

For more information, call (714) 647-5267 or keep up with the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Public Library on social media @SantaAnaPRCSA

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Taller de Prevención de Abuso Infantil

La biblioteca pública de Santa Ana presentara un taller educativo para adultos sobre la prevención de secuestro y abuso de menores. El programa será presentado por Erin D. Runnion, fundadora y directora de The Joyful Child Foundation, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a la prevención del abuso sexual y secuestro infantil.

Esta organización fue fundada en Memoria de Samantha Runnion, y se dedica a la prevención de crímenes contra los niños por medio de programas que educan, fortalecen y unen a las familias y comunidades. Samantha fue secuestrada y asesinada en 2002. Erin se dedica a asegurar que la trágica muerte de Samantha continúe siendo el vínculo para que los adultos se comprometan colectivamente a proteger los menores de nuestro país.

Como co-fundadora de The Joyful Child Foundation y de la Alianza de Padres Sobrevivientes (Surviving Parents Coalition ‘SPC’) y de parte de la Junta Directiva de la Asociación Nacional para la Protección de los Niños, Erin se ha convertido en una respetable emisaria, difundiendo su mensaje frecuentemente por los medios de comunicación, en discursos y presentaciones tanto al gobierno como a organizaciones privadas.

El taller crea conciencia sobre los crímenes predatorios contra los niños, ofrece medidas para reducir el riesgo de victimización y fomenta la educación constante de prevención en las comunidades. El Joyful Child entrena a embajadores voluntarios para que ellos presenten a los padres y adultos interesados un programa de 60 minutos titulado, “Como Prevenir el Secuestro de Menores”, y de esta forma compartan información importante y estrategias para ayudar a proteger a los menores

Detalles del Evento: Presentación en español. Miércoles 11 de julio del 2018 desde las 6:00 p.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m.

Este programa será en español. Se ofrecerá 2 horas de parqueo gratis para el público que asista al programa. El espacio es limitado, por favor llegue temprano. Habrá cuidado para niños mayores de cinco años.

La Biblioteca Pública De Santa Ana está situada en: 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (esquina de las calles Civic Center y Ross).

Para obtener más información, llame al (714) 647-5267 o manténgase al día de las actividades por medio de las redes sociales de Parques, Recreación y Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana @SantaAnaPRCSA

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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