Just Speak, Incorporated supports the ISTSS’ (International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies) definition as comprehensive and most inclusive of the issues on which we focus our programming, training, and workshops:

Childhood Trauma



What is Child Abuse?

Traumatic events that occur in childhood are called “abuse” events when children are threatened or harmed by those charged with their care or who are in a position of power or authority over them. Such persons include family members such as parents, stepparents, and older siblings. Guardians or persons in authority also include teachers, coaches, religious leaders, police officers, and judges. There are different forms of child abuse including physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. Child abuse can occur in many contexts including homes, schools, churches, foster care, justice systems, and workplaces.


What is Physical Abuse?



What is Sexual Abuse?



What is Psychological Abuse?



What is Neglect?

Neglect is a form of child abuse and is a form of threat to the child by acts of omission of care that threaten the child’s survival. Examples include failure of a parent or caretaker to provide needed food, clothing, and shelter, leaving a child alone for extended periods of time and not providing medical care as needed.
Taken from the website of ITSS http://www.istss.org/public-resources/remembering-childhood-trauma/what-is-childhood-trauma.aspx


Silence about any of these acts will not protect you!If you or someone you know is being abused, TELL, REPORT, AND TAKE ACTION NOW! Call these numbers 24/7 for help:

Child Abuse and Neglect

Wayne, Oakland & Macomb County 855-444-3911

Sexual Assault Hotline


Suicide Crisis Line


National Domestic Violence Helpline



“Your Silence Will Not Protect You”. -Audre Lorde