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DEAR READERS: Over the next year, Inside Edition will focus on protecting the next generation of racers. The articles and information will include information from the You’ve relied on our quality products, services and people for nearly 60 years, Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere regarding the RAACE movement, and real life stories of families in the motorsports community and their children. THANK U! and now we’re counting on you to join us in a cause that is in line with our values. At 84 Lumber we believe it’s our responsibility to help organizations that can make the greatest positive impact. That’s why we’ve joined the RAACE movement Why RAACE? April is National Child Abuse as a “Superhero”. RAACE stands for The Race Prevention Month. Know the Facts! Against Abuse of Children Everywhere and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating child sexual abuse before it happens. Our mission is to raise public awareness and provide tools to help families protect children at home, in their community, and all over the world. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, • Nearly 80% of victims will initially deny the as declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. abuse or be hesitant about disclosing; Join Len Sammons, his family, and the (Incidentally it is now also National Sexual Assault • What you don’t know could hurt your child: Only AARN extended community by joining Awareness and Prevention Month, as recently 1 in 10 children who are sexually abused will proclaimed by President Donald Trump.) To honor the RAACE movement today: ever tell anyone. these declarations, understand them and, most

importantly, stop them, everyone should be aware “The fact that only one in ten victims will ever tell www.raace.org of the facts. anyone is a tragedy. It is the very reason that • 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused child sexual abuse is called a “silent epidemic,” by age 18; says Brad Brickel, executive director, RAACE. • 1 in 5 children are solicited sexually via the “If children knew that it was alright to tell, they internet; might be able to stop the abuse sooner, or • 39 million known survivors of child sexual abuse hopefully before it happens. And possibly an exist in America today; abuser off the streets.” • Nearly 70% of child sex offenders have between Brickel says that perpetrators have control and 1 and 9 victims; at least 20% have 10 to 40 power over the children they abuse, thus they are victims; able to manipulate them into remaining silent. Knowing some of the reasons why children don’t • An average serial child molester may have as tell when they are abused helps us to understand: many as 400 victims in his lifetime. Most perpetrators will continue to abuse children if WHY CHILDREN DON’T TELL they are not reported and stopped; • Ambivalent feelings towards the offender • Approximately 75% of known cases are discloed • Not understanding that they have been abused accidentally by the abused child; • Fear of the consequences

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Child Abuse Prevention Month (continued) People in Motorsports: Kenneth Smith, Founder, RAACE • Feelings of shame or guilt Founder Ken Smith’s Life Changing “Wake Up Calls” • Fear of not being believed In 2001, Ken Smith had a growing business, few problems and was optimistic • Not wanting to burden the family about the future. While attending a fundraising event, he listened to a speaker Kenneth Smith • Lack of vocabulary from St. Vincent’s Children Center give an impassioned speech about the need Founder, RAACE - Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere Some children try to reveal what is happening to them, but too often their accusations for donations and mentors; and like many people living a fairly contented life, are dismissed, misunderstood or ignored. Sadly, many survivors have reported that Ken wanted to give back. So he contacted St. Vincent’s and made an when they tried to tell someone, their cries for help were met with suspicion, doubt appointment to visit. and disbelief. It was during this initial meeting when he learned the enormous responsibilities Survivor Sharon: “When I did finally mention it to a relative, they turned a deaf ear.” and commitments in mentoring abused children that Smith began to backpedal. Because of the sensitive nature of the subject, misconceptions about sexual abuse, As a business owner with three kids, could he really devote the time and social biases, prejudices and myths associated with it, the topic is seldom discussed. consistency required? In the end, St. Vincent’s suggested Ken sponsor an annual However, because of an abuser’s reliance on silence, perhaps there is no better way to picnic for the young residents. stop and prevent child sexual abuse than to talk about it. The second year, a boy about 8 years old approached Ken, saying he “Parents might find it difficult to talk to their children about sexual abuse. But if they don’t, who will? Possibly the remembered him from the year before, and offered Ken a gift of his Matchbox perpetrator,” says Brickel. “It might be uncomfortable to speak to children honestly about sex, even to use proper car. Days later, the memory still haunted Ken. How was it that this child names, but it is healthy and assures that parents are the ones educating their children, not someone looking to do remembered HIM from all the volunteers and after only two hours of them harm.” picnicking? What had compelled the young boy to give a stranger his treasured toy? The incident prompted deep soul searching for Smith. He better Survivor Holly: “It started when my mom married a man when I was 3 years old. Soon after they were married, the appreciated the freedom he and his children had as compared to the children sexual abuse started. It started with him touching me and quickly led to him making me touch him. In no time he was who were institutionalized at St. Vincent’s. He felt guilty about his decision not making me perform oral sex. What 5 year old should even know that oral sex is a possibility? I was so young when all to mentor and he vowed to do more. of it started, that I sadly thought this was what all step-fathers did.” Soon, Ken and volunteers from his construction company were providing holiday gifts and completing small construction projects. One day Smith was told that the young boy was no longer a resident at St. Vincent’s. As privacy laws prevented him from being told any more, Ken had no way to stay in RAACE Has Three Primary Goals: contact with the child. His opportunity to mentor the young boy was lost. Once join the fight against this tragically destructive epidemic. Ken started RAACE again, Ken felt the pang of guilt and vowed to do more. with a platform he knew: motorsports. (Ken is brother and uncle to veteran 1. We Expose 2. We Educate 3. We Inspire St. Vincent’s taught Ken that given the sensitive nature of the problem, the sprint car drivers Steve Smith, Sr. and Stevie Smith, respectively.) In no time, the Hidden Epidemic of you about the nature of others to stand up against heart-wrenching statistics of child sexual abuse are virtually unknown to the RAACE was a recognized name in motorsports nationwide. public, thus resulting in a “silent epidemic.” Since awareness is the first step to RAACE has evolved since its early beginnings more than a decade ago, Child Sexual Abuse the problem, how and why abuse by joining RAACE prevention, Ken was determined to launch a campaign that “illuminated” the Child sexual abuse exists at epidemic levels and is growing into a registered 501c3 nonprofit and forming cause marketing it happens, and where it through 1 of our 7 ways: issue. (Note: Illuminations was a program at St. Vincent’s designed to shed light partnerships and volunteer opportunities for businesses, individuals, far more common than people think — 1 in 3 girls happens — often with individuals who have 1. RAACE Fan on the epidemic of child sexual abuse. It is based on the true story of two professional race car drivers, sports teams and other supporters. and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused by age 18. 2. RAACE SuperFan brothers who were abused for years by a family friend, the program is now regular contact with your child. We also provide Visit our website to learn how you can make a difference in a child’s Furthermore, over 90% of offenders are someone 3. RAACE Hero conducted by the University of Baltimore.) plenty of free resources that will be your best life. Join the fight against child sexual abuse TODAY! the child knows and trusts. 4. RAACE SuperHero defensive tools to protect your child from becoming It was from this campaign that RAACE (Race Against Abuse of Children 5. RAACE Partner Everywhere) was founded. The goal of the campaign was three-fold: to expose a victim of abuse. 6. RAACE Volunteer the hidden facts, educate on the nature of the problem and inspire people to 7. RAACE Prayer Warrior Protect the next generation HELP PROTECT KIDS! MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS IN PREVENTION! INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH RAACE? CONTACT US TODAY! of racers! Donate online or you can mail a check directly to RAACE. For more info contact: 217 E. Jarrettsville Rd., Suite One Sponsorship Availability is filling Forest Hill, MD 21050 up fast so lock in your position Brad Brickel, Executive Director [email protected] today by contacting us at info@ David Arist, Program Manager raace.org or 1.800.755.KIDS! [email protected]

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Soundgarden and the Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation Aberdeen Ironbirds & Owners, Cal & Billy Ripken Join RAACE by Launching a Fundraiser Join the RAACE SuperHero Program!

Minor league, Class A short-season affiliate of the Orioles, the Aberdeen IronBirds and owners, former Baltimore Orioles shortstop and third baseman Cal Ripken, Jr. and brother Billy, former major league baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers, have Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum rock band been supporters of RAACE since 2012. Recently the team stepped up their launches its 2017 North American Spring Tour during the final days game, expanding their relationship to become a RAACE SuperHero. of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, with its first concert The multiyear partnership aims to provide a safe and family-fun experience both at the in Tampa on April 28. The critically acclaimed rock band ballpark and in the local community and includes a RAACE-branded redesign and up- achieved mainstream success with its 1994 breakthrough album grades to the Ferrous & Friends Kids Zone, including presenting sponsorship, at Leidos , which sold more than 10 million copies worldwide Field at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds will support RAACE with fundraising efforts and and is still considered one of the greatest albums of all time. help generate awareness throughout Minor League and amateur baseball, including During the tour, Soundgarden and the Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation will donning special RAACE-themed jerseys during three home games during the upcoming join the Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere by launching a fundraiser season. The jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the season, with 100 percent of offering fans the opportunity to win a custom painted guitar signed by all the proceeds benefiting RAACE. members of the band: (vocal & guitar), (lead guitar), (drums), and Ben Shepherd (bass). The beloved rock “The IronBirds, including their owners, Cal and Bill Ripken, have been band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their third studio album, the tremendous supporters of our cause and we are thrilled to be able to multi-platinum , with four special reissues available now. expand our relationship with them via this partnership,” said Brad Brickel, The guitar features hand-painted graphics from the album by award winning executive director of RAACE. airbrush artist Mark Brown of Mark Brown Studios in Street, MD. As players’ first stop on their way to the major leagues, another goal of the partnership A fundraiser for RAACE, fans will be able to enter the raffle by making a with the IronBirds is to support the Cal Ripken/Oriole way, in which young players are donation to RAACE at www.soundgardenraffle.com. Entries will be available Thank U to Korey Homes and taught what it means to be a professional baseball player, including the importance of for a donation of $10 for one raffle ticket, $50 for 7 raffle tickets and $100 for Their Partners community service. To that end, players will be versed in RAACE’s mission and encour- 17 raffle tickets. The grand prize winner will receive the autographed guitar. aged to spread awareness and educational opportunities of this important cause. Second and third place winners will receive a BADMOTORFINGER 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Super Deluxe Boxset and a Soundgarden memora- bilia prize pack, respectively. A Big Thank U Goes Out to These David Arist, RAACE program manager, who is spearheading the project, says RAACE SuperHeroes: the partnership with Soundgarden adds a new dimension to the RAACE SuperHero program, as this is the nonprofit’s first venture with the music industry.

“We are so excited for this opportunity to hold a fundraiser with such an iconic and legendary band. Soundgarden is a world-class recording artist and we are honored they have chosen to partner with us to raise awareness and funds to support our mission of NHRA sanctioned dragstrip located in Rising Sun. Includes driving directions, point Titanium Hardware for Sprints, Midgets, Micros, Dirt Late preventing and eradicating child sexual abuse,” says Arist. standings, schedule, news, photo gallery and rules. Models, Modifieds, Indy, Drag & Trucks

Incidentally, RAACE executive director Brad Brickel is an avid Soundgarden fan www.cecilcountydragway.com www.smithprecisionproducts.com and a bass player himself, having decided to take up playing bass guitar after seeing the band onstage for the first time in 1989.

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Keeping Kids Safe: Not Even Race Families Are Immune Know the Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse Any professional race car driver or diehard motorsports fan will tell They don’t typically lurk in the shadows you that they are part of the “racing family.” But the sad truth—and waiting to grab unsuspecting children. Physical signs: It’s also important to pay attention to the what we here at RAACE continually preach—is that family members Rather, child molesters hide in plain sight • Signs of trauma to the genital area such as pain, adults interacting with children. Be wary of often hurt one another. Three cases involving members from the racing and make every effort to create the appear- discoloration, bleeding or discharge an adult who: community prove that no one is immune. ance of being upright, responsible citizens. • Urinary tract infections, yeast infections, sexually • Does not have age-appropriate relationships In January 2016, 45-year-old former Indy race car driver Jon Herb was sentenced They insert themselves into situations where transmitted diseases • Tries to be a child’s friend rather than filling an to 25 years in prison for child sexual abuse. Though he pleaded no contest to they have easy access to children and create scenarios in which they can be alone • Ongoing pain during urination and bowel adult role charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and 13 counts of child pornography with a child. movements • Talks with children about their personal problems possession, court records show that Herb was arrested after 243 pictures and The abuse of a child is generally a slow process in which the offender gradually • Wetting and soiling accidents unrelated to or relationships three videos of Herb engaged in a sexual act with a 4-year-old girl were found on earns the trust and affection of a minor and his or her caregivers. Termed toilet training • Seeks to spend time alone with children his laptop. Herb had previously made 16 starts in the Indy Racing League and “grooming”, the process involves manipulating the emotions of children, whose Behavioral signs: • Does not respect boundaries or listen when raced twice in the Indianapolis 500, finishing 27th in 2001 and 32nd in 2007. instincts, intuition and even their sense of right and wrong are not yet fully someone tells them “no” • Sexual behavior inappropriate for the child’s age Australian Indy car driver Gary Brabham, son of motor racing legend Sir Jack developed. The establishment (and eventual betrayal) of affection and trust • Gives a child gifts without occasion or reason • Resuming behaviors that they had grown out of, Brabham, pleaded guilty in 2009 to charges of indecent dealing of a child under occupies a central role in the child molester’s interactions with children. such as thumb sucking or bedwetting A single sign does not necessarily mean that 12 years. Brabham was once considered the “poster boy for the Gold Coast The end goal of grooming is to engage a child into a secret, sexual relationship. • Not wanting to be left alone with certain people or a child is being sexually abused, but when Indycar races”, as he was the first local Aussie to compete in the series. He also The process, which aims to steadily increase access to the victim while decreasing fearful when away from primary caregivers they occur in combination or repeatedly, a raced in and won the 1989 British Championship. the likelihood of discovery, unfolds something like this: April is child abuse prevention month, a time closer look at the situation is warranted. It’s • Not wanting to remove clothing to change or After he was charged with abusing a second child, Late Model Stock Car driver • A nonsexual relationship is established; to acknowledge the importance of individu- not always easy to identify child sexual abuse bathe Ralph Carnes pled guilty to the charge of committing a lewd act on a minor • Child molesters gain the trust of victims and their families, and seek time alone als, families and communities working to- and it can be challenging to step in if you • Using new words for private body parts younger than 11 years old in 2014. Carnes is a former track champion at with the kids; gether to stop the exploitation of children. suspect something is awry. But it’s important Emotional signs: Anderson Motor Speedway in Williamston, SC. • Sexualization of the relationship takes place gradually; When it comes to child sexual abuse, keeping that you do. No matter what your role is— • Frequent talk about or knowledge of sexual topics • The Child’s cooperation & silence are maintained by various forms of coercion; children safe can be challenging because the parent, family member, neighbor, coach, or So, think you know what a pedophile looks like? Think again. • Nightmares or fear of being alone at night • The Child accommodates to increased sexual demands with increasing sense perpetrator is often someone the victim teacher - you have the power to make a Child sexual abuse can happen to anyone, anytime, anyplace. • Excessive worry or apprehension of betrayal and guilt; knows and trusts. That’s why it’s vitally positive difference. If you suspect a child is • Over 90% of offenders are someone the child knows and trusts; • Most perpetrators will continue to abuse children if they are not reported important to learn the red flags. Your aware- Teens often display different CSA warning being abused, contact your local child advo- • 30-40% of victims are abused by a family member; and stopped. ness, involvement, and vigilance can play a signs, such as: cacy center or the National Child Abuse • Over 50% are abused by a trusted person outside the family; key role in stopping child sexual abuse before • Drug and alcohol abuse Hotline at 1-8004ACHILD. • Only 10% are abused by strangers; Very simply, children need the protection of adults. Talking openly and honestly it ever starts. • Self-injury • Men and women can be abusers: An estimated 80-90% of offenders are male, with children—and those around you--is perhaps the best way to prevent abuse. Children and teens who are victims of sexual abuse • Promiscuity while 10-20% of offenders are female; Give kids confidence by reassuring them that is always okay to talk to a trusted may exhibit a broad spectrum of warning signs, • Running away • Children abuse other children: About 40% of offenders of children under 12 are adult if something doesn’t feel right. And if by chance there is a sexual predator in ranging from the observable physical to vague • Mood swings, anger, anxiety and depression children or adolescents themselves. the child’s circle of family or friends, the knowledge that parents are aware of the possibility and educating their children, could be enough to scare an offender and changes in behavior. Be on the lookout for these • Poor hygiene Think about these statistics a moment. Contrary to popular belief, those who protect your child. warning signs in children: • Suicide attempts abuse children do not stand out. The majority are not “scary”, “creepy” or “weird”. Over 90% of offenders are someone the child knows and trusts. Protect the next generation HELP PROTECT KIDS! MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS IN PREVENTION! INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH RAACE? CONTACT US TODAY! of racers! Donate online or you can mail a check directly to RAACE. For more info contact: 217 E. Jarrettsville Rd., Suite One Forest Hill, MD 21050 Brad Brickel, Executive Director [email protected] David Arist, Program Manager [email protected]

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