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SCARS: “Because I Am A Child Campaign”

SCARS: “Because I Am A Child Campaign”

The month of April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and SCARS will be launching their child protection awareness campaign ‘Because I am a Child’ on April 3rd. SCARS Executive Director, Debi Ray-Rivers explains, “Because I am a Child Campaign is critical within our community. SCARS wants to send a clear message, that being... Read more of this article

SCARS Says ‘Thanks’ On Their 11th Anniversary

SCARS Says ‘Thanks’ On Their 11th Anniversary

Today [Oct 27] marks the 11th anniversary of of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] being granted charitable status and the organisation extended their thanks to all involved and said they “will never cease in our efforts to protect the innocence of our future generations.” A spokesperson said, “Today marks 11 years of Saving... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Kayakers Raise Money

Photos, Video, 360: Kayakers Raise Money

Kayakers and paddleboarders are completing a loop of the island this weekend in aid of a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The seventh annual Kayak For Kids event will raise funds and awareness for Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. The 40-mile route started at Somerset Long Bay Beach at 8.00am this morning and finished at Clearwater... Read more of this article

Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS

Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS

Kayakers and paddleboarders will complete a loop of the island this weekend in aid of a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The seventh annual Kayak For Kids event will raise funds and awareness for Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Thirty-four kayakers and two paddleboarders, followed by three jet skis and three support boats, including... Read more of this article

SCARS On Protecting Children During Holidays

SCARS On Protecting Children During Holidays

Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] is reminding the public to make sure that children are protected and free from harm this holiday season, and provided a series of advisory images. One of their graphics says, “The holidays are a wonderful time to be around family and friends, especially for our precious children. But we need to make... Read more of this article

Column: Child Protection During This Crisis

Column: Child Protection During This Crisis

[Column written by Debi Ray-Rivers] In celebration of the third week of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we wish to thank all the parents in our community! As a parent with grown children, I applaud what parents are going through during this Coronavirus crisis: balancing work commitments [if you are still employed], staying positive if you have... Read more of this article

April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month

April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month

SCARS is reminding the public that April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, saying that “child sexual abuse can thrive in isolation, and we must take precautions during this time to reduce risk.” A spokesperson said, “With April being National Child Abuse Awareness Month, more than ever it’s important to keep this topic of prevention... Read more of this article

Freemasons Donate To Two Local Charities

Freemasons Donate To Two Local Charities

The Freemasons recently donated $2,500 each to two Bermuda charities, serving to assist the valuable work done by Action On Alzheimer’s & Dementia and Saving Children And Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Representatives of the Freemasons’ Fund For Bermuda gathered this week to present cheques in the amount of $2,500 each to the charities. Receiving... Read more of this article

SCARS Certification For Kiwanis St George

SCARS Certification For Kiwanis St George

Numerous members of the Kiwanis Club of St George’s have now received their certification after participating in a SCARS workshop. The Kiwanis Club of St George’s — whose main goal is “serving the children of the world” –  decided that the SCARS workshop would not be limited to club members, but rather opened to the community. Held... Read more of this article

Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] and Centre Against Abuse [CAA] united to hold a joint event titled ‘Partner in Prevention’ on Friday, April 26. “SCARS and Centre Against Abuse recognized government departments that partner with them to put... Read more of this article

Castle Masters Staff Become SCARS Certified

Castle Masters Staff Become SCARS Certified

Family-owned, fun castle rental business Castle Masters has taken steps to have their staff and volunteers have become certified by child sexual abuse prevention charity SCARS, saying as they are hired at some events to monitor the fun castles while the children play, they “felt it imperative to be SCARS certified to make sure the children in... Read more of this article

Fifty Five Football Coaches Get SCARS Certified

Fifty Five Football Coaches Get SCARS Certified

The Bermuda Football Association and the Bermuda Football Coaches Association are collaborating with the organization Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] to help safe guard the youth of Bermuda. The implementation of the BFA coach licensing policy on August 31, 2018 required that all coaches have completed training to equip them with the tools... Read more of this article

Video: Debi Ray-Rivers & Jon Brunson Interview

Video: Debi Ray-Rivers & Jon Brunson Interview

Debi Ray-Rivers and Jon Brunson from the Saving Children And Revealing Secrets [SCARS] charity sat down with Bernews today [Oct 3] for a live interview on our Facebook page, discussing the very important work they do to reduce child sexual abuse in the community. SCARS has a mission to “reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and to be an advocate... Read more of this article

SCARS: “An Overall Deficit In The System”

SCARS: “An Overall Deficit In The System”

SCARS Bermuda said that despite advocating to local legislators for five years, they are “disappointed and concerned” that “nothing has been done to protect the island’s children from sex abuse predators.” SCARS said that while the community has recently been up in arms about the early release of former policeman and convicted... Read more of this article

Baroness Praises SCARS In UK Parliament

Baroness Praises SCARS In UK Parliament

During a debate in the UK Parliament last week, Baroness Anelay praised the work of local charity Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS], whose mission is to “reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and to be an advocate and voice for children who have been sexually molested as well as their affected family.” Baroness Massey of Darwen... Read more of this article

Video: ’10 Most’ Spotlights Brunson & Ray-Rivers

Video: ’10 Most’ Spotlights Brunson & Ray-Rivers

The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2015″ series continues today with the sixth video release featuring Jon Brunson and Debi Ray-Rivers of SCARS. Host Lisa Pickering introduces the pair by saying, “Like many survivors of child sexual abuse, Debi Ray-Rivers would see her perpetrator freely walking the streets, serving as a constant reminder... Read more of this article