Heal from Child Sex Abuse – The Jan Broberg Foundation

Community | Healing | Prevention 

New Series from the Jan Broberg Foundation: The 6 Stages of Grooming.

Stage 1: Targeting the Victim.

In a new series, Jan will teach readers about the 6 stages of grooming. The goal is to help parents, teachers, and other youth leaders identify the signs and prevent child abuse before it begins.

Today, Jan explains stage 1 of grooming: Targeting the victim. Read the post to learn more.

“Grooming is a slow, often methodical process by which the perpetrator identifies a victim, into a trusted relationship, and maintains that relationship in secret, often manipulating the child not to tell. Psychologists have identified six stages in which grooming typically occurs. The First Stage is Targeting the Victim…”

THE JAN BROBERG FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION

  • Healing Through Community – We believe that no survivor should face their healing journey alone. Our online community THRIVIVORS is a compassionate place SURVIVORS find understanding, support groups, special events, spaces to share and tools to rebuild and THRIVE in their lives.
  • Awareness For PreventionBy raising awareness about the prevalence and consequences of childhood sexual abuse, we empower individuals, families, and communities to recognize the signs, take action, and prevent abuse before it occurs. 
  • Changing Public Policy We advocate for policy and legislation that protects survivors, and holds perpetrators accountable. By actively engaging with policymakers and collaborating with other organizations, we strive to make a lasting impact on future generations.

 

The Community

We Are “Thrivivors”

Are you or your loved ones victims of child sex abuse? Don’t just survive: THRIVE while surviving. Our community of Thrivivors is here to support you. You will always be believed and never be blamed. Take advantage of:

• “Fireside Chats” with Jan Broberg and/or a Special Guest
• “Legally Speaking” – Chats with Law Enforcement, Legal Advisors, Public Policy Makers
• “Therapeutic Practices” – Online Meetings Led by Trained Group Leaders
• “In the Orbit” – How to Thrivive as a Parent, Partner, Child, Friend, or Community Member

• Special Online Events to Attend
• Space to Share Stories of Abuse and Related Trauma

The Podcast

The Jan Broberg Show Podcast

Our Podcast Features:

  • Stories of Childhood Sexual Abuse: What Happened, Overcoming and Moving Forward

  • Episodes on How Survivors become Thrivivors, Featuring Best Practices and Resources

  • Special Guests from “A Friend of the Family” including the Brobergs, Cast and Crew

  • Experts from Across the Industry

The Book

The Jan Broberg Story

The True Crime Story of a Young Girl Abducted and Brainwashed by a Friend of the Family.

Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook

The Series

A Friend of the Family

Watch A Friend of the Family, a Peacock Original true crime scripted series based on the story of the multiple kidnappings of Jan Broberg.