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October
13, 1975 - October 13, 2000
'Our
children are our future, but their well-being IN OUR SOCIETY
continues to decline.
The
health and safety of our children is EVERYONE'S
RESPONSIBILITY.
PLEASE
help ensure healthy, safe children in our community by taking
action as an individual, group, or business.' (c)
1991 by Paul McLaughlin - child abuse speech at North
Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.
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STATEMENT
OF PURPOSE
The
purpose of this web site, which began after Paul McLaughlin
got his first computer in 1994, is to show what one
handicapped survivor has done in the community for the
prevention and awareness of child abuse. Paul's
goal is not to be a victim, not to abuse self, and not
to abuse the community by negative revenge, but to speak out
about child abuse and also to work in the communities to heal
himself and to educate people about the
‘before/during/after' effects of abuse.
Tell
your story and also work to save our children in your
community. Child abuse or any abuse will continue as
long we don't talk about it and don't work to 'help
stop child abuse.'
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Paul McLaughlin
has
limited knowledge on many topics of child abuse, laws, and
children's services. During Paul's speeches, radio programs,
etc., experts from children's services agencies are present to
answer difficult questions.
FOR
THE SUFFERING He's the one who delivers hope. Others have
benefited from funds he has raised for child abuse
programs.
S.C.A.N. is a voice on behalf of Pennsylvania,
Washington, and Oregon's children -- an advocate for children
and families in the legislature, in the media, and in local
communities.
"I
want to let people who were abused as children know that they
have choices other than to continue to be victims or
perpetrators."
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Not
only does he speak out against child abuse, but he also puts
his and other survivors words into action in the community.
Because
of his suffering, he did not abuse himself or the society by
doing gangs, drugs, alcohol, or disrespecting his parents.
This
web site celebrates the triumph of one man over a childhood
during which he and his twin sister were tormented and
severely abused for eighteen years.
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As
a precious little boy he came close to death twice, but Paul
McLaughlin survived, and has been a tireless crusader for the
rights of children and against child abuse since 1975.
He
began his life's work in his home town of Donora,
Pennsylvania. Today, he and his wife Liz live in Eugene,
Oregon, where they continue to fight for the right of
children everywhere to live free from fear and abuse.
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Did
you know...?
April is
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Medical
Report on Paul McLaughlin at age of 5 years old
The
clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals and others
seeking information on child abuse and neglect and child welfare.
Stop
Child Abuse Now A
non-profit organization
DONORA,
PENNSYLVANIA - HISTORICAL EVENTS
Healing
Through Art ... Art Through Healing
How
a Handicapped Man Began His One man Campaign -
Stop
Child Abuse Now -
Short
History of Paul, and other stories -
Stop
Child Abuse Now -
Register
Guard News Paper About Paul in Eugene, Oregon -
Stop
Child Abuse Now -
Liz
McLaughlin Paul's
wife gives her views on child abuse, and offers a tribute to
the memory of Thomas McLaughlin, Paul's brother.
Photos
of Paul's family in Donora, Pennsylvania
Photos
of Paul's Family and Photos of Paul's Twin Sister
Newspaper
articles -
Eugene Register-Guard articles about Paul and people in the
community.
Photos
of Paul's Crusade Worth
more than words could ever express.
The
Child Abuse Man -
Paul's story as told by writer Eric Mortonson.
Taken from the Eugene Register-Guard, Sunday, June 14, 1992
I
Was Loved In The Midst Of Suffering -
Story about Paul in the 'Good News' Christian magazine - from
Portland, Oregon - 1989
Mon
Valley Independent Newspaper in Donora, Pennsylvania about Paul
McLaughlin mission work
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One woman's advocacy against abuse. Holli, from Minneapolis,
Minnesota,
another
survivor, shares her story. Mint
Green Ribbon, stories of abuse, statistics, poems, and much
more.
Please
be advised that Paul McLaughlin has very limited use of the
internet. This web page is maintained by a friend. His poor
health (he now suffers from multiple sclerosis, glaucoma,
epilepsy and Parkinson's disease) makes it too difficult to use a
computer. He would still love to hear from you, however. He can
be reached at his home address:
Paul
Marvin McLaughlin
Liz
Ann SEVEN McLaughlin 3220 Crescent Ave., #28. Eugene, OR
97408 (New) Phone: (541) 683-0982
If you liked
my webpage, please sign my Guestbook
Send
Paul your story. Please
note that response may be sporadic due to my health.
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Unless
otherwise noted, all materials within this site are
under Copyright (c)1975, 1993-2001 Paul M. McLaughlin, All
Rights Reserved. These materials may not be reproduced in any
form nor used for any commercial purpose without the express
written consent of the author. Permission is granted for use
by any student for educational purposes or research. Paul M.
McLaughlin.
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