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Tips To Protect Your Children From Human Trafficking
Traffickers are always looking to exploit women and children to generate money and it’s one of the most profitable top industries that exist
Nicole Escobar
Jan 30, 2020


How To Keep Safe When Online Dating
When you approach online dating, you must be aware of a few dangers and know how to get yourself out of a red flag situation.
Nicole Escobar
Jan 3, 2020


The Grooming Process Explained
Perpetrators will work in positions or position themselves to be with children. Think about who has access to your children?
Nicole Escobar
Jan 3, 2020


Online Chat Rooms and Games are Hunting Grounds for Sexual Predators
We can educate our children and help them feel comfortable speaking and coming to us for help and guidance.
Nicole Escobar
Jan 3, 2020


Apps That Are Not Safe For Children Or Teens
Children and teens need to know the truth about what online predators seek to do. Knowing dangerous apps can help you keep children safe.
Nicole Escobar
Jan 3, 2020


The Problem With Denial
Denial is a coping mechanism, and it’s one that does not encourage healing; instead it derails healing.
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019


I Have Been Betrayed, Now What?
When we’ve been betrayed, this cornerstone is removed. We must choose to heal by choosing to face our pain.
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019

I am Not Responsible
The first statement and belief that must be engraved in the heart of any survivor is, “It was not your fault.”
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019

The Consequences of Believing False Beliefs
Common consequences of relying on false beliefs as a form of truth are the following: low self-esteem, , guilt, self-blame, and shame.
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019

False Beliefs That Keep You From Thriving
Although the self-blame keeps you guarded and isolated, you must fight to break out of that prison of lies!
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019

Symptoms Of Sexual Abuse
Any person that has endured sexual violence will manifest emotional, physical, and mental symptoms.
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019


Safe and Unsafe People
Are you ready to talk about your sexual abuse story? If so, there are things you need to keep in mind before you open.
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019


What Is Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is being sexually violated and used against your will. Anytime we are used, it’s a violation.
Nicole Escobar
Dec 11, 2019


April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month: Know the Facts and Take a Stand!
At Trees of Hope, we want to teach you the facts, what signs and behaviors to look out for, how to report suspected abuse to authorities, an
Nicole Escobar
Apr 17, 2019


Sexual Assault: How Trees of Hope is Helping People Go From Victim to Survivor to Thriver
If you are a victim of sexual abuse, and have never reached out to anyone, please know help is available to you. To begin, Trees Of Hope has
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Nov 2, 2018


How Revenge Porn is Ruining Lives
If you have been a victim of revenge porn, sexual assault or sexual abuse, please know you are not alone. And help is available through Tree
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Apr 6, 2018


Lessons Learned from the Larry Nassar Case
In a case that brought sexual assault to the forefront of people’s minds across the world, former team doctor for the USA Gymnastics,...
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Mar 15, 2018


Preventing Sexual Abuse - Behaviors to Watch Between Adults and Children
Prevention of sexual abuse in our society is critical, as every 107 seconds someone in America is being sexually abused. This type of abuse
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Mar 9, 2018


The Next Public Health Crisis
More and more research continues to become available about the effects of pornography on our brain, heart, relationships and society....
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Feb 15, 2018


Together Making Kingdom Impact
I am proud to be part of such a robust Christian ministry with a 10-year history of serving the sexually abused and helping parents safeguar
Nicole Escobar
Jan 17, 2018


Child Pornography 101
While child sexual abuse and child pornography are not easy topics to discuss, being educated on the topics is crucial. Child pornography...
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Jul 11, 2017


Trees of Hope 10th Anniversary Celebration
Every year at Trees of Hope we host an annual fundraiser. It is a special event we look forward to all year long and it provides us with...
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Jun 7, 2017


Enough is Enough
Back in 2016, the organization Enough is Enough sent a pledge, titled the “Children’s Internet Safety Presidential Pledge,” to all of the...
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Mar 23, 2017


Is Porn a Problem?
Pornography – it’s an industry that generates $13 billion dollars every year in the United States, and according to a recent CovenantEyes...
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Feb 28, 2017
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