Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 1298

Tonight's special guest is Darla Gooden from Houston, Texas, the author of "The Restorer of the Breach." Darla is extremely passionate about child sexual abuse. Her children have experienced sexual abuse at the hands of the church and yet Ms. Gooden does not waiver in her faith of God. She's a very positive woman. Her story is such a nice perspective from a mother of abuse children who turned her misfortune into a crusade. Darla also has a play in the Houston area which she'll tell us about. Based on actual events, the "Restorer of the Breach" book tells the heart-wrenching story of tragedy to triumph as one family deals with the pains and scars of pedophilia. The author offers a life-altering account of the prey of a youth church worker that came into her family's life disguised as a man of God, and the reader is thrust into an emotional frenzy of shock, hurt, pain, rage and even hatred. Darla is also the founder of the "Restorer of the Breach" non-profit organization, also known as "ROB." The foundation aids in the recovery of youth and families who have been victimized by pedophilia. "ROB" provides referrals to sensitive therapists who will facilitate the process of recovery with individual, family and group therapy sessions. The group recognizes the need to assist in the repair and restoration of broken families and gives voice to many children who have been abused, and seeks to assist in the healing of grievous wounds caused by predatory violence. "ROB" seeks to facilitate the changes necessary in the predatory situations that are so prevalent in our communities.