Abuse Programs Gabrielle found her power by overcoming 26 years of sexual violence. She has persevered through years of turmoil to emerge triumphant and thriving! She sits on a variety of advisory boards which allow her to use her knowledge and experience to help prevent sexual abuse and crime. She can also be found at many community notification meetings giving her voice to the issues surrounding sexual violence.  
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Thriving Despite Abuse Thrive After Abuse Have you given up on striving for a better life because you have been abused or are being abused? You can let negative experiences keep you a victim or you can choose hope for a better life. Human beings can and do overcome abuse in life. After 26 years of abuse, Gabrielle developed a strategy that pulled her out of the pit of despair into Thrivorship. There's no bag of tricks, quick answers, or “fix it” plan, but this program teaches participants the elements necessary to become a Thrivor and how to develop their own resiliency plan. Thriving in life is cyclical for you will always face challenges. How you conquer fears, accept change, trust others, forgive, persevere and take risks will determine how fulfilling your life will ultimately be. You have the power to overcome abuse. Thrivors discover: How to conquer fears How to embrace change How to make wiser choices To establish appropriate boundaries How to increase self esteem To trust How to forgive themselves and others
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Forgive and Live! Gain Power In Your Life Through Forgiveness Have you been a victim of abuse? Does your abuser seem to have power over you still? Do you want to gain control of your life and thrive? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you would benefit from Forgive and Live! In this dynamic and inspirational program, Gabrielle shares her journey of forgiveness. She talks about being bound by anger, blame and hatred and how those emotions led to many medical problems and broken relationships. She teaches the participants how they too can break the bondage of victimhood and move on toward Thrivorship™. Participants will learn what forgiveness is, what it is not and how to actively forgive those who have hurt them in the past. Forgivers learn: The myths of forgiveness The role of forgiveness in moving beyond current situations The benefits of forgiveness How to forgive Steps to use forgiveness positively to transform your daily life
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Every Two Minutes Understand and Prevent Sexual Assault Every two minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted. One out of every six American women has been the victim of sexual assault. About 44% of rape victims are under 18 years old. Three out of 20 victims are under the age of 12. These statistics are staggering. Yet it takes two to tango, and sexual assault is no different. In this enlightening keynote, Gabrielle shares her experiences of repeated sexual assault and how her choices, boundaries, and self esteem played a part. Teens and young adults today must deal with raging hormones, peer pressure, and challenged communication with the opposite gender. Add alcohol to this and the chances of sexual assault occurring increases. Every Two Minutes teaches young people how to protect themselves from sexual assault. Miscommunication runs rampant among this age group. When girls say “no” but don’t mean it, boys learn to disregard “no.” And because of their lack of experience, young people will often equate sex with love. Pressure to be accepted may lead young people into relationships for which they’re not ready or that are not necessarily appropriate. This program will help to dispel the myths about dating, love, and sex. Self esteem needs to be nurtured in healthy ways so that young people respect themselves enough to make wise choices and use clear communication to set boundaries. Respecting others plays a part too. This may not be the “cool” approach among peers, but living with the pain and shame that comes from sexual assault is much harder to overcome. Attendees learn to: 
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You Have The Power to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Preventing and Understanding Child Sexual Abuse Ideal for: Parents of any age children, Family members, Caregivers, Teachers/Athletic Coaches, Youth workers
Statistics show that 93% of juveniles who have been abused knew their abuser. The abusers are your family, your friends, your children’s teachers, your neighbors and your acquaintances. People you and your children trust. In this ground breaking forum, Gabrielle has partnered with a recovering sex offender to provide valuable information about preventing child sexual abuse. Learn from the experts who have not only lived through years of abuse and offending, but have thrived beyond it! This program promises to be an enlightening discussion about who is at risk for abuse, signs of abuse and lures of sexual offenders. Adults will leave with a better understanding of how to prevent sexual abuse by recognizing potential abusers around them in every day life. Attendees learn: How to prevent abuse The signs of sexual abuse The tricks and lures of sex offenders How to help an abuse victim
Learn from those who have lived it.
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Teens empowered, educated - not abused “About 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Three out of every twenty victims (15%) are under age 12.” Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice, 1997 Teen and college years are confusing, frustrating and exhilarating! A strange balance between needing our families and breaking free to independence. Part of that process includes hormones and sexual exploration. What are you learning about sex abuse and healthy relationships? Like many teens who don’t receive adequate information about healthy relationships, Gabrielle found herself experiencing molestation, stalking and domestic violence all by the time she was twenty-one. She learned the hard way and candidly shares what she learned from her life of abuse, her journey toward healthy relationships, and how others can protect themselves from sexual abuse. Young Adults will learn: 
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