Opinion ColumnsBy Alicia M. Phidd, Esq.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 12, 2012- April is Poetry Month and Child Advocate Month. On the radio we discussed the latter focusing on children sexually abused by a relative. We did not approach it from the perspective of psychosis of the victim. This time it was about bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community. Law enforcement agencies across the country are getting the word out about Child Abuse Prevention and although the topic is uncomfortable, it exists. Too often victims are too afraid to tell authorities about the horrific experience. It was a call to action by law enforcement to have families and community members contact the authorities when they witness such an atrocity. This is an ugly, deep and dark act often kept a secret and this is the time to stand up to it. We should protect the children at all cost.
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Alicia M. Phidd, Esq. has appeared on WWBA 820AM, WTMP 96.1FM and WAVS 1170AM to discuss legal matters. She received her B.Sc. in Chemistry and Masters in Environmental Studies from S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook in New York and Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Florida. She is a member of the Florida Bar’s Law Related Education Committee. She currently practices Business Law and Immigration Law. In addition, Ms. Phidd has taught law at Barry University, graduate school; University of Phoenix, graduate and undergraduate business school and Broward State College. She can be reached through her website http://www.aliciaphidd.com and follow her atwww.twitter.com/phidd
