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🦋Misty Griffin🦋

4 months

I left the Amish in 2005, child sexual abuse was rampant, and reporting it was severely frowned upon. Many strict religions/churches/cults in the USA discourage people from reporting child abuse. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #wtpBLUE

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@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

I left the Amish after reporting the bishop of my church for sexual assault. Here is a summary of my story in a speech at a press conference on Statute of Limitations Reform in PA. Kids need rights. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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🦋Please RT🦋- On June-5-2023, myself and other former Amish, Mennoinite (etc) child sexual abuse survivors will be doing a press conference with PA Rep Mark Rozzi at the Capitol building in Harrisburg PA. This press conference is to help push his bill for opening a two year

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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I was Amish and I endured 6 months of sexual abuse before I went to the police. Conservative clothing/lifestyle does not prevent sexual assault. The only way to stop this horrifying cycle is to break the silence and report! National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 #metoo

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I was Amish. Mothers were told to forgive their husbands if they molested/raped their #kids . It was the Christian thing to do. Most did as they were told, they did not want to go to hell. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

I was Amish and I endured 6 months of sexual abuse before I went to the police. Conservative clothing/lifestyle does not prevent sexual assault. The only way to stop this horrifying cycle is to break the silence and report! National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 #metoo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

In my Amish community abused kids had NOWHERE to turn for help. Freedom of religion cancels out every single child safety law/regulation on the books. When I finally went to the police, they were hesitant to "get involved". #USAChildRightsAct #VoteBlue #DemVoice1

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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I was Amish and was sexually abused for 6 mo by the bishop of my church before finally going to the police. Strict churches need to be investigated for how they silence victims and encourage them not to report.😰National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 #churchtoo #MeToo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Please Retweet 🦋🙏🦋 I left the Amish in 2005, and I am trying to get the attention of Congress. If we dont do something about child abuse coverups in strict religions, nothing will EVER be done. 🦋Over 22,000 signatures so far.🦋 💙 #GoodTrouble 💙

Sign the Petition

Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

I went against Amish customs and reported the bishop of my church for sexual assault. Sexual abuse cover up in ultra-strict Christian churches is something our society is reluctant to address. Victims are intimidated into silence. Will our society ever address this issue? #metoo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

I was Amish and I endured 6 months of sexual abuse before I went to the police. Conservative clothing/lifestyle does not prevent sexual assault. The only way to stop this horrifying cycle is to break the silence and report! National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 #metoo

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I was Amish. Mothers were told to forgive their husbands if they molested/raped their #kids . It was the Christian thing to do. Most did as they were told, they did not want to go to hell. Be the Change!🦋 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #MeToo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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After writing my #memoir I heard from people in my hometown. They said it was no secret that my sister and I were being abused but the religious garb threw them off and they didn't know what to do. Religious Rights should not outweigh kids #HumanRights

Tears of the Silenced: An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and...

Tears of the Silenced: An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and Ultimate Survival (Amish Book, Child Abuse True Story, Cults)

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Please Retweet🦋🙏🦋 I am the consulting producer on the Peacock documentary series Sins of the Amish and have been asked to join PA Rep Mark Rozzi in a press conference for one of his bills that would open a 2-year window allowing child sexual abuse survivors affected by the

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Pls comment and RT if you are a sexual assault survivor who grew up in a church and thought your church would be mad if you reported the sexual predator or if the church tried to silence you or covered up the abuse. Speaking out can save others. #WhyIDidntReport #churchtoo #metoo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! I was Amish. Child sexual abuse was rampant. Modest clothing and religious ideals do NOT prevent sexual assault. Therefore there should not be any religious exemptions for child safety. #HumanRights #USAChildRightsAct

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@SpeakerMcCarthy @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats For decades ppl have been coming out of cults/churches/strict religions recounting terrible stories of child abuse cover ups. It's 2023.....💔 Please read my Child Rights Act Petition! #Democrats #Republicans

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I left the Amish after reporting the bishop of my church for sexual assault. Many strict religious groups govern themselves and keep their kids tucked away from society This puts kids in danger. Freedom of religion must have limits. #USAChildRightsAct Petition link in Bio🦋

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As a kid in religious garb I knew that somehow I did not matter as much as other kids. Laws and regulations that were put in place to keep kids safe did not apply to me. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #GoodTrouble #DemVoice1

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1 year

In the USA there are 2 untouchable things, guns and freedom of religion. Kids fall victim to both in astounding numbers. Human Rights should ALWAYS supersede any other right. #USAChildRightsAct Petition link in Bio 23, 606 signatures so far! #Voteblue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

1-4 girls and 1-13 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th BDay (CDC)💔Why dont the "born" matter as much as the "unborn"? Child sexual abuse is one of the worst pandemics in history and it's not going to fade away. We need serious action on this issue.⏰

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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In my Amish community abused kids had NOWHERE to turn for help. Freedom of religion cancels out every single child safety law/regulation on the books. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #GoodTrouble

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1 year

At 4 y.o my mom met a pedophile who isolated us away from the world and forced us to dress like the Amish. At 18 I tried to escape and was taken to an Amish community which I fled at 22 y.o after #Metoo Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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A child has the right to be born in the USA but that is where their rights begin and end. In many strict religions/cults abused children have NOWHERE to turn for help. A four year old can't just up and leave.💔 #USAChildRightsAct 🦋Petition link in Bio🦋 #VoteBlue #DemVoice1

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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How many people have come out of churches/religions/cults and spoken out about the severity of the child abuse coverups? What have we done to curb this problem? Seriously .....WHAT HAVE WE DONE? #USAChildRightsAct Petition link in Bio 23, 680 signatures so far #VoteBlue

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Be a hero and report suspected child abuse. You might be that child's last chance.😥My sister and I were severely abused as children, people knew but didn't help.😰 If you see something say something! Be a hero!💝 National Child Abuse Hotline-1800- 422-4453. #childabuse #MeToo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Pls RT-🙏 I am calling on congress to pass a Child Rights Act. Abused children in strict religions often have nowhere to turn for help💔 I left the Amish in 2005😨 Children have no money and no power. Many children have no way out💔 #invisible #childabuse

Sign the Petition

Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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This is a picture of me at 16 y.o. Notice how my stepfather holds onto my sister's and my arms? This was taken for social services, to prove there was no need for a home visit 💔 Unfortunately it worked 😢 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

For how long do we plan to allow churches to handle child sexual abuse cases internally?⏰ This is a well known issue. 1-4 girls and 1-13 boys ( CDC)💔 Use your voice! 🔊 #BeTheChange !🦋 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #USAChildRightsAct #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday (CDC) Many strict religions strongly discourage or even forbid reporting child abuse. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 🦋22,987 signatures so far.🦋 #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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#MeToo I was abused by the bishop of my Amish church. I risked everything to report him but was not believed and he escaped into Canada. 11 years and many victims later he was finally put in prison. Speak out!! It will raise awareness and could save someone else from being hurt!

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

My memoir is #Free to read with #AmazonPrime and #KindleUnlimited , also free with #Audible 🎧 It's been on the Amazon #kindle top 100 #Bestseller list 7 times🦋 Gives context as to why I am calling on Congress to pass a Child Rights Act💔 #Truecrime

Tears of the Silenced: An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and...

Tears of the Silenced: An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and Ultimate Survival (Amish Book, Child Abuse True Story, Cults)

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Child sexual abuse is one of the greatest threats to our society. Kids in strict religions, foster care system, immigration system, juvenile detention, etc are all at increased risks and need to be told they can speak up. #USAChildRightsAct Petition link in Bio #VoteBlue

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Thousands of children are isolated into strict religions and cults across the USA. These kids are cut off from safety resources and abused kids have NO WAY to get help. It's 2023, in what century do we plan on doing something ? #USAChildRightsAct Petition link in Bio #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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It's time to stop giving religions a pass when they cover up child abuse. Why have we decided that freedom of religion is more important than child safety? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #Voteblue #USAChildRightsAct

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Pls RT🙏 -Congress pass a Child Rights Act -Senate ratify the UN Rights of the Child Many abused children in strict religions and cults have no where to turn for help.💔 Religious rights should not outweigh #HumanRights . Sign the Petition! #churchtoo

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Jim Jones's cult and the eventual Jonestown massacre is a perfect example of why we need a Child Rights Act in the USA. The children could of sounded the alarm early on had they had an avenue to do so💔 Sign the Petition! #VoteBlue #Cults #ChildAbuse

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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@MarianneDavy1 @P_Joy64 Exactly......🤔💔

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I was sexually assaulted by the bishop of my Amish church 13 yrs ago. Now as an author, I receive so many emails from sexual assault survivors who grew up in strict churches. When will the world address this issue? #metoo #churchtoo via @amazon

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Many strict religions do not believe in reporting #ChildAbuse Pls sign and share this petition I created, calls on Congress to pass a Child Rights Act I am an #author and the consulting producer on Sins of the Amish. I left the Amish in 2005. #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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#MeToo I was Amish. Conservative clothing does not prevent sexual assault but awareness can!

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

At 4 y.o my mom met a pedophile who isolated us away from the world and forced us to dress like the Amish. At 18 I tried to escape and was taken to an Amish community which I fled at 22 y.o after #Metoo 💔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

For how long do we plan to allow churches to handle child sexual abuse cases internally?⏰ This is a well known issue. 1-4 girls and 1-13 boys ( CDC). Use your voice! 🔊 #BeTheChange !🦋 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #DemVoice1

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

The Taliban and many strict churches/cults have a lot in common. Religions should not be allowed to operate like sovereign nations within the USA. Following child safety laws and regulations should be non-negotiable. #USAChildRightsAct 🦋Petition link in bio🦋

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@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

Entire churches in the #USA sanction and encourage #ChildAbuse under the guise of discipline. When are we going to get serious about child safety? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 💔 #USAChildRightsAct #VoteBlue

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7 years

#MeToo I was abused by the bishop of my Amish church. Below is a pic of me at age 17. I was being held in captivity by my non-Amish parents and this photo was taken to deter social services. I joined the Amish at 19. Speak out!! It could save someone else from being hurt!

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#Children need basic #HumanRights that cannot be overridden by adults. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition No religious exemptions for child safety💔 #Metoo #Churchtoo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Wisconsin v Yoder (1971) sealed the fate of Amish children and isolated them into communities across the country. Abused Amish children have no way to get help. Wisconsin v Yoder is cited by many strict religious groups. #USAChildRightsAct 🦋Petition link in my Bio🦋

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Every child needs a trained mandated reporter in their orbit. No religious exemptions for child safety! Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #USAChildRightsAct #HumanRights

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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@Alyssa_Milano @realDonaldTrump I did report, but after 6 months of continual abuse. He was my church bishop. I was Amish and was taught to always forgive, going to the police was frowned on. He was not arrested until 10 years later. By that time he had molested almost all of his 11 children.😰 #WhyIDidntReport

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Please Retweet 🦋🙏🦋 I left the Amish in 2005, and I am trying to get the attention of Congress. If we dont do something about child abuse coverups in strict religions, nothing will EVER be done. 🦋23, 767 signatures so far.🦋 💙 #VoteBlue 💙

Sign the Petition

Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Currently in the USA freedom of religion can cancel out every single child safety law on the books. There should be no religious exemptions for child safety. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #USAChildRightsAct

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

So many kids tucked away in religious schools/ homeschooled. I was one and I knew my religious Amish garb meant I did not matter, I was a religious kid. Full stop. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 🦋22, 860 signatures so far🦋 #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Unlicenced religious school teachers need to be required to take mandated reporter training and be held accountable to report suspected child abuse. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition #USAChildRightsAct #VoteBlue

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My story is only one of many. It's 2024 ⏰let's stop wringing our hands and demand Congress do something to protect kids in strict religions and cults ( Child Rights Act Petition link in bio).💔 #Metoo #HumanRights #ChildAbuse

Forced into AMISH Settlement, Narrowly Escaped Bishop Ab*ser

After enduring an excruciating youth at the hands of her mother and step father, isolated on a mountainside, Misty was forced into an Amish settlement at 18 ...

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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My memoir is #free to read with #AmazonPrime and #KindleUnlimited .📚 It's been on the Amazon #kindle top 100 #Bestseller list 7 times.👏 Gives context as to why I am calling on Congress to pass a Child Rights Act💔 #books #BookRecommendation

Tears of the Silenced: An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and...

Tears of the Silenced: An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and Ultimate Survival (Amish Book, Child Abuse True Story, Cults)

www.amazon.com

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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Many strict religions do not believe in reporting #ChildAbuse 💔 Pls sign and share this petition I created, calls on Congress to pass a Child Rights Act I am an #author , an #RN and the consulting producer on Sins of the Amish. I left the Amish in 2005.

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Children need basic #HumanRights that cannot be overridden by religion/adults. Religious rights should not outweigh children's human rights. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 🦋22, 839 signatures so far🦋 #VoteBlue #USAChildRightsAct

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1-4 girls and 1-13 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th BDay (CDC)💔 Why dont the "born" matter as much as the "unborn"? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #DemVoice1

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Current child safety regulations do not even begin to reach kids in strict religions and cults. Be the change! Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #DemVoice1 #BlueCrew

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It's no secret that Amish, Mennonites and other churches/ religions handle child sexual abuse cases internally. Why is the USA willing to sacrifice kids rather than putting basic safety measures in place that EVERYONE must follow?💔 🦋 #USAChildRightsAct 🦋 #VoteBlue

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One cannot expect a child to walk into a police station and ask for help, especially children who have been taught everyone outside of their religion/organization is evil🤔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition 🆘 #HumanRights #ChildAbuse #Abuse #MeToo

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Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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Some religions/churches actually do not believe in reporting crimes to worldly outsiders and forbid people from doing so🤷‍♀️ Religions are NOT sovereign Nations! #USAChildRightsAct Petition link in Bio 🦋23, 648 signatures so far🦋 #VoteBlue

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Pls #RT 🦋 I left the #Amish in 2005 due to the rampant unreported #ChildAbuse (severe corporal punishment) and child sexual assault.😢 Religious rights should not outweigh #kids human rights. 💔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 💔 #MeToo #Churchtoo

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I left the Amish in 2005 due to the rampant unreported child abuse (severe corporal punishment) and child sexual assault. Religious Rights should not outweigh kids' Human Rights. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #USAChildRightsAct

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Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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From the age of 4-18 I was beaten as often as 3 times a day. No one tried to help, even though they knew. I felt like a ghost, lost to the world. Later people apologized for not helping but my childhood was already gone. 😥National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800- 422- 4453 #childabuse

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Pls #RT 🦋 For decades ppl have been coming out of churches/strict religions/cults recounting terrible stories of child sexual abuse cover-ups.💔 Be the Change! 🦋 Tell Congress #EnoughIsEnough 💔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #USAChildRightsAct

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It's past time that children in this country have at least minimum rights to safety. Religious beliefs should not allow one to skirt around ANY child safety precautions. Period. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #wtpBLUE #DemVoice1

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I was severely abused as a child. After I was an adult, people from my hometown apologized to me for not calling CPS. They told me they wanted to, but never did. Please, if you suspect child abuse call the national child abuse hotline 1-800-422-4453 #metoo #CSA #childabuse

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Pls RT🙏 -Congress pass a Child Rights Act -Senate ratify the UN Rights of the Child Many abused children in strict religions and cults have no where to turn for help.💔 Religious rights should not outweigh #HumanRights . Sign the Petition! #invisible

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My Story-Strict Religions/Cults/ Strict Churches like the Amish are NOT sovereign nations and should not be allowed to disregard every child safety regulation on the books. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 💠Petition link in Bio💠 #GoodTrouble

Woman forced into an Amish settlement at 18 by her 'sadistic' parents

Misty Griffin appeared on a recent episode of the Cults to Consciousness podcast to discuss her traumatic childhood at the hands of her 'psycho stepdad and a sadistic mother.'

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@Gotherrific Now it's when the victim is 50. But it started when the bill passed. This is for cases that happened before that start date. They would have a 2 year window to sue👍

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How long are we are going to allow religions/churches/cults to handle child sexual abuse cases internally and refuse to cooperate with authorities? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #DemVoice1 #USAChildRightsAct

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Child safety regulations should be blind to religious affiliation. Every child in the USA should have the same safety measures in place. 👧🧒 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 💔 No religious exceptions for child safety.💔 #USAChildRightsAct #MeToo

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Children in strict religions/ churches/cults are continually overlooked and left in danger. This is an issue that continues to be swept under the rug. Join me in making history! #USAChildRightsAct 🦋Petition link in Bio🦋 #VoteBlue

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It's time to stop giving religions a pass when they cover up child abuse. Why have we decided that freedom of religion is more important than child safety? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #Voteblue #USAChildRightsAct

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@Misty_E_Griffin

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I went against the Amish church custom of "Forgive and Forget" when I reported the bishop for sexual abuse. Strict churches need to be investigated for how they silence victims and encourage them not to report.😰National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 #churchtoo #MeToo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

2 years

@TuckerCarlson The #Amish farmer is NOT being persecuted. He is being held accountable like any other business. No special treatment because of religion.💯 I Ieft the Amish in 2005 #churchtoo and am calling on Congress to pass a Child Rights Act💔

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@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

I left the #Amish in 2005 due to the rampant unreported #ChildAbuse (severe corporal punishment) and child sexual assault.😢 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 💔 Religious rights should not outweigh #kid 's human rights.💔 #ChildAbuse #VoteBlue

Sign the Petition

Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

I was Amish. Mothers were told to forgive their husbands if they molested/raped their kids. It was the Christian thing to do. Most did as they were told, they did not want to go to hell. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

Religious rights should not outweigh #kids human rights. But they do💔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 💔 #MeToo #ChildAbuse

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🦋Misty Griffin🦋

@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

#Kids in strict religions are continually overlooked when it comes to child safety measures. Why don't these children matter? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #wtpBLUE #USAChildRightsAct

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@Misty_E_Griffin

10 months

We were not Amish but my pedo stepfather made us dress in Amish garb, he knew that appearing religious would stop anyone from questioning why my sister and I were not allowed to go to school or have friends💔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

Any church that is found to regularly silence sexual abuse victims should lose their 501 C 3 status. I was Amish, the level of sexual abuse coverup in strict churches is astounding. It is an open secret and a CRIME!....😰😰 #Chruchtoo #metoo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

In the USA there are 2 untouchable things, guns and freedom of religion. Kids fall victim to both in astounding numbers💔 Freedom of religion is amazing but it should not allow one to disregard child safety regulations. #USAChildRightsAct 🦋Petition link in Bio🦋 #Voteblue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Child abuse is literally preached from some pulpits in the USA. Babies and small children have actually been spanked to death. Imagine the terror these kids live in every single day. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #USAChildRightsAct

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🦋Misty Griffin🦋

@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

When a political leader can do or say anything he/she wants and their supporters blindly accept their actions without questions or consequences, that party would have the hallmark of a cult following. This would be a danger to the rest of society. #resist #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr #FactsMatter #quotes

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

I left the Amish after reporting the bishop of my church for sexual assault. Many strict religious groups govern themselves and keep their kids tucked away from society This puts kids in danger. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Abused children in religions that have their own private school or are homeschooled often have little/no interaction with mandated reporters that could help them. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! 🦋22,797 signatures so far🦋 #VoteBlue

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

A link to my memoir. Amish sexual predators are only shunned for 6 weeks and then all is forgiven, victims are silenced and forced to forgive. I left the Amish after filing a sexual assault report against the bishop of my church. #metoo via @amazon

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@Misty_E_Griffin

5 years

Be a hero and report suspected child abuse. You might be that child's last chance. National Child Abuse Hotline-1800- 422-4453. Please Retweet for awareness!!! #CSA #awareness #MeToo

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@Misty_E_Griffin

10 months

Freedom of religion must have parameters. This is an issue no one wants to tackle. I say this as a non-denominational Christian. Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #VoteBlue #USAChildRightsAct

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@Misty_E_Griffin

6 years

I did report, but after 6 months of continual abuse. He was my church bishop. I was Amish and was taught to always forgive, going to the police was frowned on. He was not arrested until 10 years later. By that time he had molested almost all of his 11 children.😰 #WhyIDidntReport

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

Right now in the USA, religions and cults can isolate #kids away from the rest of the world and strip them of all basic #HumanRights .💔 Children in strict religions/cults seem invisible to the outside world.💔😢💔 Sign the Child Rights Act Petition!

Sign the Petition

Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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@Misty_E_Griffin

11 months

Pls RT🙏🦋 #VoteBlue In a little over a year we have had 3 major documentaries come out about child abuse in strict religions, Sins of the Amish ( mine), Keep Sweet, and #ShinyHappyPeople . When, just exactly when will something be done to stop the abuse? Please share this

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

How long are we are going to allow religions/churches/cults to handle child sexual abuse cases internally and refuse to cooperate with authorities? Sign the Child Rights Act Petition! #USAChildRightsAct #ChildAbuse

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@Misty_E_Griffin

1 year

In the 8 yrs since I published my memior Tears of the Silenced I have heard from thousands of child sexual abuse survivors who grew up in strict religions/cults. Kids in strict religions/cults/religious garb seem invisible💔 #USAChildRightsAct 🦋Petition link in Bio🦋

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@Misty_E_Griffin

2 years

@maddow Please mention my Child Rights Act petition on your show🙏🙏 In my Amish community child sexual abuse was rampant.💔 Religious rights should not outweigh human rights.💔 Abused kids in strict religions often have nowhere to turn for help😭💔😭

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@Misty_E_Griffin

2 years

Pls RT-🙏 I am asking that congress pass legislation to help abused children in religious communities. I left the Amish in 2005. I am the consulting producer on and also featured in the Peacock docu-series Sins of the Amish. #Invisible #sinsoftheamish

Sign the Petition

Congress: Pass a Child Rights Act, No Exemptions, No Exceptions!

www.change.org

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