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The Coughlin Case—Step One: Tell the Truth

February 16, 2017February 17, 2017 Joelle CasteixClergy Abuse Crisis

Lesson of the day for the Diocese of Orange: Don’t lie to the press and public when I can prove you wrong with your own paperwork. Last week, Fr. Richard T. Coughlin, the founder of The All-American Boys Chorus, (who—despite dozens of credible accusations and lawsuits in two states—is still a priest), was sued again in […]

OC Family: Stopping Child Predators

December 12, 2016 Joelle CasteixChild safety

From the October issue of OC Family, now online: Stopping Predators: Straight talk, honest, trust: tools for proving childhood sexual abuse You can read my whole essay here.

My op-ed in today’s Pacific Daily News (Guam)

September 30, 2016 Joelle CasteixGuam

Read the whole thing here: Opinion: What survivors of clergy sex abuse should know

Interview: Eliminating the criminal SOL for sex crimes

April 13, 2016 Joelle Casteixarmored child

Click here to listen to my interview/discussion today on a California bill that would eliminate the criminal statute of limitations for sex crimes. AirTalk with Larry Mantle on KPCC, 89.3 FM, Southern California Public Radio.

Buzzfeed: I was abused in the Catholic Church

March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 Joelle CasteixChild safety

  My friend Manny Vega and I had the opportunity to make a video for Buzzfeed about our experience as survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Thanks to producer Ricky Sans for the amazing end product.  

Discussing the scandal on The Bigger Picture

February 2, 2016February 3, 2016 Joelle CasteixChild safety

  Click here to hear my interview with Timothy Spangler on KRLA 870 AM. We talk about abuse, cover-up, and the Vatican’s role in the continuing scandal. I start at 29:00

Finding grace in living and dying

December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 Joelle CasteixClergy Abuse Crisis

  Felicia Friesema is teaching me to live.     Felicia is the wife of my friend Steve Julian. Steve and I met a number of years ago—when his former high school principal was exposed as a predator priest. Although Steve was not a victim, the priest and Steve had tangled over an editorial then-student Steve […]

OC Register 100 Most Influential 2015

December 21, 2015December 21, 2015 Joelle CasteixClergy Abuse Crisis

  This morning, I found out I was named one of Orange County’s “Most Influential” by the Orange County Register. I won’t lie: It’s pretty awesome. Read the whole thing here.  

My latest piece in Parenting.com

December 11, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

  Protect Your Child from Sexual Predators by Breaking through Stereotypes Read the whole thing    

The Well-Armored Child is featured on San Diego Living

November 3, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

  Click here to see my interview on San Diego Living (Channel 6 – the CW). I talk about protecting your child from abuse, the importance of statute of limitation reform, and … I say vagina (gasp!) on live television.  

Parenting.com: Ten Myths about Sexual Abuse

October 28, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

This is no myth: Being a parent is hard. Click here for my October 10 article on Parenting.com.

Making the case to eliminate statutes of limitations for sex crimes

October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

Click here for my interview with Larry Mantle of KPCC’s AirTalk. We discuss the Cosby cases, statutes of limitations, and helping victims expose abuse.

Legal Examiner Review of THE WELL-ARMORED CHILD

October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

This book should be required reading for every parent, teacher, and youth athletic coach. The information in this book can protect children from childhood sexual abuse. Read the whole review.

My Op-Ed in the LA TIMES: Don’t let time shield sex predators

October 28, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

      Whether it’s Cosby or the Catholic Church, statutes of limitations do one thing: protect sex predators. Read my whole Oct 19 op-ed here.

Talking to KABC Radio about the Papal vist

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Joelle CasteixClergy Abuse Crisis

You can listen to our discussion about sex abuse and cover-up, Roger Mahony, and protecting whistle-blowers here.    

The Well-Armored Child featured in the Orange County Register

September 17, 2015 Joelle CasteixChild safety

  I’m especially proud of this article because the reporter talked to my dad, who has a very important voice. You can read Theresa Walker’s great article here.

My two September pieces for OC Family

August 25, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

  I wrote two pieces in September’s issue of OC Family. CASA’s volunteers make a difference in the lives of Orange County’s foster children and TWO LOCAL NON-PROFITS HELP KIDS IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM It’s nice to write about good news for a change.

Discussing the Jared Fogle Scandal with KPCC’s Take Two

August 20, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

Click here to listen to my discussion with Alex Cohen about the Jared Fogle child pornography scandal and how to protect your children from predators.  

Talking to Tamron Hall about the Jared Fogle scandal

August 19, 2015 Joelle CasteixChild safety

I am interviewed via phone (Skype was not cooperating). We discuss Jared Fogle’s plea in child porn/child sex trafficking (underage prostitute) charges. I come in at around 8:30.

RadioMD: Beyond the Duggars

July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 Joelle Casteixarmored child

  Click here to listen to my recent interview on RadioMD, discussing easy and clear ways to prevent child sexual abuse.

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