RISE Above Abuse -

“You will never find yourself until you face the truth.” – Pearl Bailey
“If not us, who? If not now, when?” – John F. Kennedy
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you. “ – Maya Angelou
“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.” – Nelson Mandela

Ending the cycle of sexual abuse against children will be done by those with the courage to do what we know is morally right.

Featured Inspirations

Contemplate excerpts and insights from our website and the world relating to the issue of child sexual abuse

I was Sodomized by a Priest at 7

California Starts Ending the Cycle

We Will Be Silent No Longer

Repealing the Criminal & Civil Statutes of Limitations

The passage of time should bear no relevance when it comes to the protection of our children. RISE supports ballot initiatives to repeal the criminal and civil statutes of limitations (SOLs) for child sex abuse. Legislatures have repeatedly failed to provide justice for survivors and effect significant change to prevent further victimization of children.Read More

How You Can Help

While a financial donation will have the most immediate impact, we encourage you to get involved and join RISE as we seek to end the cycle of sexual abuse against children. From spreading the word to signing up for our e-newsletter, your support is vital as we seek to empower survivors and protect children. Learn More