Our Story
Protecting your children is our priority
Sitting behind the therapist’s desk, Dr. Shani Verschleiser, AuD, LCSW, heard many accounts of trauma, some involving childhood abuse perpetrated years earlier.
60% of childhood abuse victims never tell anyone. Typically, her patients had suffered in silence, stifling the pain and carrying their secret into adulthood until it took an emotional toll.
Beyond robbing a child of their childhood, abuse has long-term consequences that can limit the victim’s ability to live a rich, joyful life.
Shani resolved to reverse that by preventing childhood abuse in the first place. And so, in 2012, MagenU was born.
Bringing everyone on board
When it comes to prevention, children alone cannot be responsible for staying safe. Parents and teachers carry the primary responsibility.
To ensure it is done thoroughly and effectively, MagenU uses many avenues, especially within the school system, to implement prevention education.
Teaching the safety lessons in school:
Promotes discussions between child and parent, which is a critical part of prevention
Gives children a sense of security if they need to disclose information to staff.
Reinforces what they learn at home so children develop a clear understanding.
Knowledge is power
Education is empowerment. We are committed to educating all sectors of the Jewish community on how to keep children safe.
We achieve this through:
Practical parent trainings
Enlightening staff workshops
A comprehensive children’s curriculum
Up-to-date resources + information on this website
Each program adheres to the strictest hashkafic standards to give the younger generation the tools to recognize unsafe situations and know when to report to an adult.
MagenU is certified by the State of New York as a provider of mandated-reporter training and educational coursework to school administrators, supervisors, service personnel, and teachers
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