The Oak Life Journal

Sep | Oct 2023

Edition: September | October 2023

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The Oak Life Journal is a publication designed specifically for orphanage directors, caregivers and advocates. Topics include international orphan care news, orphanage frameworks and administration, as well as practical applications of therapeutic care and alternative caregiving perspectives.

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Table of Contents

From the Editor

"Gatekeepers"

By Cameron Talbot • 2 min read

I had to process very real and visceral fear that something unthinkable might happen to my baby girl. Our gatekeeping choices matter.

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Sexual Abuse Prevention in a Children's Home

By Cameron Talbot • 6 min read

How ready is your Home to prevent sexual abusers from targeting your children? Here are 7 ways you can help prevent sexual abuse in your Home.

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Child Protective Services

By Ann Houck • 4 min read

Clinical Social Worker, Ann Houck, recalls her time working in Child Protective Services, the traumas she witnessed, and how Children's Homes can become places of safety.

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Child Protection Policy

An Oak Life Resource

Use this example Child Protection Policy in your own Home to help prevent abuses and compromising situations with staff and volunteers.

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