Ohio Becomes 38th State to Pass Erin’s Law
In December 2022 Ohio passed Erin’s Law becoming the 38th state to do so. It took 7 years and testifying at capitol 3 times for it to finally pass. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/12/ohio-legislature-passes-erins-law-to-require-sexual-abuse-violence-prevention-education-in-schools.html?outputType=amp
CBS This Morning News
A survivor of child sexual abuse is working to pass a law requiring abuse prevention classes in all public schools. Studies reveal 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Erin’s Law, named after Erin Merryn, has passed in 36 states and is pending in the other […]
WISN – Former Waukesha corrections officer accused of assaulting boy
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha County corrections officer is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a neighbor boy. Read the full article
Updates
I’m very excited to announce that soon you will be seeing a new look to the Erin’s Law website! It will have a new layout along with more resources and news within a few months. I’ve also started to add more information on the Erin’s Law organization that will be included on the new site. […]
Giving Tuesday
I need your help! Every year the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is called “Giving Tuesday.” I am asking you to participate in my “Giving Tuesday” challenge to help abused children. For the next 4 weeks every day save your spare change to help me change an abused child’s life. You can do this at home […]
TLC PRESENTS: Be The Voice PSA with Erin Merryn, Aug. 30 10/9c
(TLC) BREAKING THE SILENCE will air commercial-free on Sunday Aug. 30 at 10/9c pm and shine a light on the challenging journey faced by those affected by child sexual abuse, as well as other useful information where people can turn for help. An estimated one in ten children will be the victim of sexual abuse […]
TLC PRESENTS: Erin Merryn PSA for Parents
BREAKING THE SILENCE will air commercial-free on Sunday Aug. 30 at 10/9c pm and shine a light on the challenging journey faced by those affected by child sexual abuse, as well as other useful information where people can turn for help. See
TLC PRESENTS Erin Merryn: Breaking the Silence Aug. 30, 10/9c
BREAKING THE SILENCE will air commercial-free on Sunday Aug. 30 at 10/9c pm and shine a light on the challenging journey faced by those affected by child sexual abuse, as well as other useful information where people can turn for help. An estimated one in ten children will be the victim of sexual abuse before […]
Erin Merryn’s third book An Unimaginable Act
“An Unimaginable Act is a wake-up call to society on a silent epidemic one brave confident woman refuses to stay silent about. Through the trauma and obstacles she has faced in her life, Erin takes readers on a remarkable journey of resilience, faith, courage, and forgiveness. She shares how she turned tragedy into triumph, which […]
