I Was Robbed Of My Innocence, Not Of My Voice. Congress Should Pass Kayleigh’s Law.
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I Was Robbed Of My Innocence, Not Of My Voice. Congress Should Pass Kayleigh’s Law.

If the harm can last a lifetime, the protection should last a lifetime. 

Kayleigh Kozak

I was 12 years old when I was robbed of my innocence. In 2003, my PE teacher at school began to sexually abuse me. He continued to do so for two years.

Children are taught to trust adults, especially their teachers, and to believe they will keep them safe. But how could a little girl believe that when she was being violated by someone entrusted with her care, in a place where she was supposed to be protected?

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