Just Tell was established by Vivian Farmery, a Certified Social Worker, Professor of Social Work for the New York University, Adelphi, and Fordham Graduate Schools of Social Work, and former member of New York City’s Panel for Educational Policy.

Just Tell is the first advocacy organization focusing on motivating and empowering sexually abused children to speak out — to just tell. By using child-created, developmentally appropriate messages to inspire and encourage children to come forward, Just Tell aims to increase reporting, to raise awareness of this important issue, to change cultural barriers to revealing abuse, and to create a safer environment for children.

Established in 2006, Just Tell has just attained Federal nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Nationwide outreach efforts are underway. Already in place are a Youth Advisory Board to guide communications efforts, an Executive Board composed of professionals dedicated to child welfare, a formal partnership with the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, and a network of child and adult volunteers.

In development are a range of promotional materials and an extensive website designed to provide age-appropriate information and support to children of varying development stages.

We will keep you updated on further developments in future issues of this newsletter — but if you’d like to get involved sooner, please contact us or make a donation.

On Sunday, June 10, at 11:30 AM, Vivian Farmery, Founder of Just Tell, was the featured guest on the EZHelp “You and More” talk show.

You can listen to the interview by visiting this link. Listen to the interview.

Just Tell is pleased to announce that the David Kimmel Foundation, a New-York based charitable organization, has made a grant in honor of Dr. Dena Harris.

The David Kimmel Foundation focuses on using its resources to as great an effect as possible. As such, the Foundation maintains a low public profile and targets local programs where small budgets can be greatly affected by the donation. Just Tell extends its appreciation to Ms. Viola and the David Kimmel Foundation, and to Dr. Harris for facilitating this generous gift.