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Denise, a Jamaican survivor of clergy sexual abuse, recognized a profound disconnect between the teachings and laws of faith-based institutions, including the Catholic Church, and their implementation to safeguard children.
In response, she founded FAITH HAS FEET, an international organization dedicated to community-based solutions that combine grassroots advocacy, survivor leadership, and policy reform. Its mission is to protect children from sexual violence wherever they live, learn, or worship.
Through education, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies, FAITH HAS FEET equips young people with the tools, life skills, and business acumen needed to build safe, prosperous futures. Beyond advocacy, the organization creates pathways to justice, healing, and lasting protection.
Denise holds a PhD in Psychoneurology and is an international speaker and mentor. She is also a member of the Brave Movement and has recently been featured in Ms. Magazine and the Brave Movement blog, calling for justice, transparency, and reform from the Catholic Church.
"The G20 is vital to ending violence against children: it convenes leaders with the power and resources to act. If they don’t, who will? As a survivor leader, I’m there to insist promises from the last VAC Ministerial become measurable policy action to end childhood sexual violence—now, in every country."
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