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Weekend retreat set for male victims of sexual abuse

By Gracie Bonds Staples
Aug 17, 2015

Males age 13 to 18 struggling with sexual brokenness, abuse or pornography addiction, can participate in a healing weekend Friday through Sunday.

The Voice to Valor Weekend, sponsored by Voice Today, is a faith-based, Christ-centered retreat that offers a unique opportunity for young men to be ministered to during an adventure filled three days that will include fishing and hiking.Voice Today is a Marietta nonprofit dedicated to ending sexual abuse. Many have few resources to help them heal.

Young men will have an opportunity to openly and honestly discuss their struggles in a safe and secure environment. The weekend will begin at 5 p.m. Friday and end at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Registration is now open with limited spaces available. Scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, call 678-578-4888 or email voiceretreat@gmail.com.

About the Author

Gracie Bonds Staples is a freelance writer for AJC.

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