In this podcast, John Frank interviews Erin Merryn, the founder of Erin’s Law, which aims to require all public in each state to implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program. Erin shares her personal journey of sexually abused as a child and the impact it had on her life. She emphasizes the importance of educating children about personal body safety and speaking up about abuse, drawing attention to the long-term effects of abuse on survivors.
Erin discusses the challenges she faced in getting Erin’s Law passed, including resistance from legislators and concerns about funding for the program. She also highlights the positive impact of the law, sharing stories of children who disclosed abuse after participating in Erin’s Law assemblies. Despite the resistance, Erin remains determined to continue her mission of getting the law passed in all 50 states and eventually internationally.
Aside from her advocacy work, Erin also runs a popular social media page featuring her cat, Carrot, which has provided her with an additional platform to reach a wider audience.
About Erin’s Law:
Erin’s Law aims to protect children from sexual abuse by mandating that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program. Spearheaded by childhood sexual abuse survivor Erin Merryn, this law has already been passed in 38 states in the US and Kerala, India. To further its reach, individuals can support the movement by contacting their legislators to express support for the law in their state. For more information on how to get involved or to learn more about Erin’s Law, please visit Erin’s Law website at https://erinslaw.org
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