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Abuse of Parental Notification Law Puts Girls At Risk The passage of a parental notification law in Alaska and plans by abortion advocates to skirt the law highlight the risks of abortions — including unwanted abortions and abortions used to cover up sexual abuse — for teens. Alaska voters approved a law on Aug. 24 […]
Women at Risk — “One Voice Now” We are a national coalition of women and their families who have had abortions and have either been: Pressured into unwanted abortions by others; Mistreated by abortion practitioners or abortion counselors; Deprived of information relevant to making an informed decision; Injured physically, psychologically, and/or emotionally; Denied legal recourse […]
First National Conference of “Women at Risk” Slated (Springfield, IL – May 12, 1998) Women at Risk, a national coalition of women and their family members who have been hurt by past abortions, will be holding their first national conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 7th and 8th, 1998. “The goal of this national […]
by Theresa Karminski Burke, Ph.D., & David C. Reardon, Ph.D. Experts agree that during past the 25 years the rate of child abuse has increased dramatically. Between 1976 and 1987, alone, there was a 330% increase in the reported cases of child abuse. While a portion of this increase is due to better reporting, experts […]
by Theresa Karminski Burke, Ph.D. I remember meeting Marita my freshman year in college. She was cute, like a cheerleader, and had the same dynamic, enthusiastic “rah rah” personality. Marita had boundless energy. She was fun to be around and had a self-assured style. At the same time, she was still very much a little […]