Joelle yacks about a lot of stuff in a lot more places than just this blog. So, for those of you who can’t get enough … The San Jose Mercury News interviewed me about J. Patrick Foley, one of the priests in “the San Diego Eight” list. The Pacific Daily News asked me about more…Continue reading Joelle said WHAT?
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…Continue reading The Coughlin Case—Step One: Tell the Truth
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.
Read the whole thing here: Opinion: What survivors of clergy sex abuse should know
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.
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.
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
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…Continue reading Finding grace in living and dying
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.
Protect Your Child from Sexual Predators by Breaking through Stereotypes Read the whole thing
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.
This is no myth: Being a parent is hard. Click here for my October 10 article on Parenting.com.
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.
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.
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.
You can listen to our discussion about sex abuse and cover-up, Roger Mahony, and protecting whistle-blowers here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
