The Child Abuse Survivor Monument

		View enlarged rendition of monument with links to individual quilt squares

Project Participants

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS

Read about the heroes of the Monument and the challenges lessons in their journeys of contributing quilt squares and poetry.

Organization

Dr. Irving's team of sculptors, volunteers and sponsors were instrumental in helping to make into reality his 1990 vision of creating a national child abuse monument.

Participant Quilt Squares & Writing

PARTICIPANT QUILT SQUARES AND WRITING

Visit the interactive archival gallery of Participant quilt squares and links to poetry, other writings and web pages containing their work.

New Media

New media takes the healing value of the "Reaching Out Child Abuse Monument" far beyond the physical site of the two massive bronze figures.

PHASES OF THE CHILD ABUSE MONUMENT PROJECT
Follow the journey of Dr. Irving and his team

DESIGN

Project Creation

Reaching Out Symbol

Quilt Square Workshops

CREATION

Awareness Displays

Monument Sculpting

IMPLEMENTATION

Monument Stories

Awareness Month

Give Kids A Hand

Casting The Bronze

INFORMATION ON CHILD ABUSE – RESEARCH FORUM

TYPES OF ABUSE What is Emotional Abuse What is Child Neglect? What is Physical Abuse? What is Sexual Abuse? Child Prostitution and Sex Rings Child Pornography and the Internet Abuse of Individuals with Disabilities Residential Abuse Ritual Abuse History of Child Abuse		IMPACTS OF ABUSE Social Costs of Abuse Personal Costs of Abuse Impact on Children Who Witness Violence and Abuse Impact of Child Neglect on Development Signs and Symptoms of Abuse Abuse and Addictions Effects of Abuse on the Body and Brain		RESPONSES TO ABUSE Process of Recovery From Abuse Resources to Aid in Recovery How Abuse is Recovered Responding When Someone Discloses Support for Parents Child Abuse: Breaking the Cycle Defining the Rights of Children The Mental Health System and Victims Laws Applying to Child Abuse Difficulties for Agencies in Responding Responding to Abuse in Your Community
MONUMENT OVERVIEW A Canadian Response Project as Social Action Healing Monument Monument Tours in Your Community? And Beyond		SELF CARE Well Being Coping Strategies Creating Coping Lists Meditation Gallery HandPrints Poetry		RESOURCES Resource Links Adult Survivors Children and Youth Parents and Caregivers Teachers Research Funding

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MAKING OF A QUILT SQUARE

JULIE ATWOOD'S ARCHIVES

MARTIN KRUZE AND THE REACHING OUT CHILD ABUSE MONUMENT VISION

QUILT SQUARE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS PLEASE CONTACT US

Are you interested in becoming involved in the 'Reaching Out: America' project? If so, contact Janice.

Janet Caine-Brewster and Dr. Irving

Janice Caine-Brewster and Dr. Irving greeting the arrival of the first monument figure at his Toronto studio.

Janice Caine-Brewster is seeking participants for her team to support the creation of the “Reaching Out: America” Child Abuse Monument.

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The Kid's Corner -- Coming soon.
Last Update: October 14, 2009
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If you are in crisis right now, you do not have to be alone. There are people who can help you and that want to listen. Click here.

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QUILT SQUARE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS PLEASE CONTACT US
If you were in a Monument workshop, email us your current contact numbers; and email your writings or poems you would like to add to your Monument Web pages.

ARCHIVING QUILT SQUARE PARTICIPANT STORIES
We need your funding support to archive the stories and experience of Monument Quilt Square Participants and to develop media and documentary works of the Monument and it's messages.

Make a donation through your PayPal account or with a major credit card simply by clicking on the PayPal icon above or by sending a check made out to:

The Child Abuse Survivor Monument Project
274 Rhodes Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M4L 3A3
Canada
Commitment and Perseverance
Dr. Irving receives “Stand Up for Kids Award” from Mayor Miller.

Motivational Talks
Book Dr. Irving for speaking or keynote address.

Art and Healing Workshops

Attend an upcoming workshop or sponsor a workshop in your area.

View or Purchase Art

Bronze, stone and cast paper sculpture galleries of Michael C. Irving, Ph.D.

Well Being and Coping Strategies

You do not have to be overwhelmed
by childhood trauma. Dr. Irving assures
“You can be in charge of your life!”

Purchasing Monument Cast Paper Quilt Squares

The remarkable quilt squares of the Monument can be yours in beautifully framed bronze finished cast paper.

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