“One in five children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday in the United States! 34% of perpetrators are family members, 58% are acquaintances, and 7% are strangers.” -Justin Holcomb
Justin Holcomb, Ph.D., is a minister and professor of theology at Reformed and Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored, co-authored, and edited more than twenty books! Lindsey Holcomb, Justin’s wife, works in non-profit development, advocates for abuse survivors, and is a former case manager at a sexual assault crisis center and domestic violence shelter.
Justin and Lindsey conduct training seminars on parenting topics such as child sexual abuse prevention, body image, and how to talk about sex. Together, they co-authored the award-winning children’s book, God Made All of Me, and their most recent book, God Made Me in His Image.
Key takeaways:
- Justin is on the board of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments), which is an organization that helps Christian churches and schools prevent abuse, recognize abuse, and respond to abuse in a Christian way.
- Lindsey is the co-founder of the non-profit REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade), which cares for survivors and victims of sex trafficking.
- Their children’s books help children learn how to protect their bodies and equip parents to talk to their children about their bodies, helping them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others.
Justin’s resources: Website, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
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