Welcome to
Speak Out Now
Every Child Deserves a Safe Childhood
Child sexual abuse is one of the most devastating forms of trauma a child can experience. It steals innocence, damages trust, and can affect emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development for years to come. The impact often extends into adulthood, influencing relationships, mental health, and overall well-being.
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The heartbreaking reality is that child sexual abuse is far more common than many realize. Many survivors are harmed by someone they know and trust—including family members, family friends, or other trusted adults. Because of fear, shame, or manipulation, countless children never disclose their abuse, allowing the cycle to continue.
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At Speak Out Now, we believe that awareness leads to prevention, education creates protection, and healing is possible. We are committed to breaking the silence through advocacy, education, survivor support, and community engagement.
Together, we can create safer communities where children are protected, survivors are believed, and families are empowered with the knowledge to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.
Join the Movement
Every conversation matters.
Every voice makes a difference.
Every child deserves to be protected.
It is all of our responsibility to #SpeakOutNow203 and help end the silence surrounding child sexual abuse.
Together, we can educate. Advocate. Protect. Heal.
OUR VISION
To create a world where every child grows up safe from sexual abuse, every survivor is heard and supported, and every community is equipped to prevent abuse through education, awareness, advocacy, and action.
Our TEAM
At Speak Out Now , our team is united by compassion, hope, and a shared commitment to ending child sexual abuse. Many of our volunteers, board members, and advocates are survivors themselves, parents of survivors, or individuals whose lives have been impacted by sexual abuse. Their personal experiences inspire a deep passion for supporting others on their healing journey.
We believe that no one should have to face the effects of abuse alone. Our team is here to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where survivors and their families can feel heard, valued, and empowered.
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A compassionate listening ear
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Emotional support and encouragement
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Prayer and prayer requests
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Referrals to trusted community resources and professional services
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Information about reporting options and victim advocacy resources
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Support and encouragement throughout the healing journey
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Community education and awareness initiatives
While we are not a licensed counseling agency, we are committed to walking alongside survivors and connecting them with the resources they need. At Speak Out Now 203, we believe healing is possible, hope is real, and no one has to walk this journey alone.
Resources
SAMHSA Mental Health Services Locator (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrator)
Resource directory to locate mental health services across the US.
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Mothers of Sexually Abused Children
An online resource and support site for mothers whose child or children have been sexually abused.
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Parenting a Child who has been Sexually Abused: A Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
Information to help parents of sexually abused children respond to their children in healthy parenting ways.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
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Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute Reading Resources (Child Molestation Research and Prevention Institute)
Books and literature on child sexual abuse.
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How to Find a Good Trauma Therapist (Child Trauma Institute)
How to find the right counselor when looking to address trauma history with a knowledgeable provider
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BOCA Recovery Center (A guide for Children of Addicted Parents)
Find the right treatment, counseling and much more. 24/7 help line 1-800-516-4357
National Domestic Violence Hotline (Get help 24/7 by phone, text or chat)
Text "start" to 88788, Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224
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Ride-Sharing Sexual Assault Safety Guide (Cutter Law provides tips to help you stay safe while using ride share services)
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Meet Our Founder
Zaneta Nicole is an advocate, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, and the visionary founder of Speak Out Now 203, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse, supporting survivors, and empowering communities through education, awareness, and advocacy.
A survivor with a heart for service, Zaneta transformed her own experiences into a mission of hope and healing. Through Speak Out Now , she is committed to breaking the silence surrounding child sexual abuse and creating safe spaces where survivors are heard, believed, supported, and empowered. Her organization serves communities through educational workshops, community outreach, public speaking engagements, survivor resources, and the Speak Out Now Chronicles podcast.
Zaneta is a proud graduate of Strayer University, where she earned a Master of Public Administration, in addition to a Bachelor of Business Administration and Associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Business Administration. She also holds certifications in computer administration, combining her passion for technology with her commitment to serving others.
Originally from Connecticut, Zaneta began her entrepreneurial journey as the owner and operator of ShoeShoe's House, a childcare center in West Haven. In 2015, she relocated to South Carolina, where she continued to build organizations and initiatives focused on strengthening individuals, families, and communities.
In addition to leading Speak Out Now , Zaneta is the founder of ZNB's Business Consulting, where she helps entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations launch and grow through business consulting, branding, strategic planning, marketing, and website development.
Professionally, Zaneta has dedicated her career to serving children and families through child welfare, advocacy, case management, and community outreach. Her work has strengthened her commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring families have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
Zaneta is also the host of the Speak Out Now Chronicles podcast, where she leads authentic conversations about healing, faith, mental wellness, relationships, overcoming trauma, and finding purpose after pain. Through honest storytelling and meaningful dialogue, the podcast encourages listeners to embrace healing while inspiring change within their communities.
A devoted wife, mother, woman of faith, and community leader, Zaneta is an active member of The Life Center Fellowship (Charleston, SC campus), where her faith continues to guide her life's work. She believes that every child deserves a safe childhood, every survivor deserves to be heard, and every community has a role to play in preventing abuse.
Her life's mission is simple yet powerful:
To educate. To advocate. To empower. To protect.
Because when we choose to Speak Out Now, we create hope, inspire healing, and protect the next generation.
