
Building with Purpose: A Founder’s Reflections After 2.5 Years
What a journey the past 2.5 years have been since God called me to establish, Advocate for the Innocent. This was not a journey I envisioned for myself, but at

Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Every year, millions of people across the United States come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the power of service and the individuals who make

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Every April, Child Abuse Prevention Month shines a national spotlight on something we all have a role in shaping: a world where every child grows up safe, supported and loved.

Celebrating Safer Internet Day: Connect with Confidence
Observed on February 10, 2026, Safer Internet Day is not about a single threat or platform. Instead, it encourages a broader conversation about how digital environments are designed, how responsibility

AI is Expediting AFTI’s Efforts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) started in the 1950s but it’s a hot topic today because the internet has opened new doors for aggregating data. AI is a method of making a

Celebrating Thanksgiving: Keeping Children Safe and Providing Protection
As families across the country gather around tables filled with warmth, tradition, and gratitude, Thanksgiving offers us a moment to pause and reflect on what truly matters. While celebrations create

Childhood Battles Many Veterans Carry Into Service
Every Veterans Day, we honor the incredible strength, courage, and sacrifices of those who’ve served. But there’s a part of many veterans’ stories that rarely gets talked about—and it often

Empowering Survivors: How Your Support Changes Lives
Every October, we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, raise awareness and commit to ending domestic violence. But what’s often overlooked is how deeply domestic violence

Stand Up, Speak Out: October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Every October, we observe National Bullying Prevention Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness, spur action, and renew our collective commitment to protecting children from bullying and abuse. Advocate for

National Suicide Prevention Month: The Link Between Abuse and Mental Health
September is Suicide Prevention Month… a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and inspire meaningful action around one of the most urgent public health issues of our time. This year,

An Overview of the National Sex Offender Registry
The National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) was initially established in 2005 as the National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and was later renamed under the Adam Walsh Child Protection

Celebrating National Children’s Day: Honoring Our Future
Every year, on the second Sunday in June, the United States celebrates National Children’s Day — a time to honor children, reflect on their role in our society, and focus

Celebrating Earth Day: Inspiring Kids to Protect the Planet
Earth Day is a wonderful reminder of all the ways our planet sustains us and a day to reflect on how we can help preserve these precious resources for future

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of keeping children safe and supporting families, and has been in observance since 1983. Individuals, organizations,

Celebrating Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day (SID) is back! Originally launched as an EU initiative, SID has grown into a global movement, celebrated in over 180 countries and territories, and aims to enhance

AFTI Achieves Matching Donation Campaign Goal
Advocate for the Innocent (AFTI) received a matching donation gift from benefactor, Andrés Tapia, and our campaign ran through the entire month of October. We are pleased to announce we

DOUBLE the AFTI Impact: Matching Donation Campaign
For a limited time, every donation made to Advocate for the Innocent (AFTI) will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $3,000. This rare opportunity is made possible by the

Advocate for the Innocent Launches Resource Center
Parenting is challenging and can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make your job easier and walk alongside you in your journey. Let us help you educate your children and prevent

October is Bullying Prevention Month
Bullying is a pervasive issue among school-aged children, characterized by unwanted, aggressive behavior that often reflects a power imbalance. It can manifest in various forms, including physical, verbal, social, and

Advocate for the Innocent’s First Survivor Story
I am delighted to share AFTI’s first survivor story. I met Victor Pacini, Founder of Childhood Victories, after researching content on Erin’s Law.1 Erin Merry, Founder and President of Erin’s

Become an Advocate for Child Safety
Children are our future. If we aren’t advocating to protect our children, we aren’t advocating to protect our future. Whether you are a parent or not, I believe it is

A Predator in Plain Sight
As I began writing this blog post, I pondered whether to write on this topic because our goal at Advocate for the Innocent (AFTI) is to focus on prevention. Our

It’s Official! AFTI is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity
I believe in miracles! When I started this journey, I had been applying for corporate work for more than two years but received only one offer for a 6-month contract

Advocate for the Innocent, The Journey Continues
As the Advocate for the Innocent (AFTI) journey continues, I am experiencing so many positive interactions, introductions and new connections. These resources are providing support to successfully launch our first

Advocate for the Innocent Launch
When I was growing up, I learned about different family members who had been victims of child molestation. As an adult, I realize that this type of abuse is not
