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| Adoption Truth & Transparency Worldwide Network Facebook Group |
*A worldwide meeting place, news hub, and human rights advocacy space for families separated by adoption. We shed light on the hidden side of adoption.
We support the work of Against Child Trafficking (ACT) at www.againstchildtrafficking.org.
ACT promotes the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the
Rights of the Child (UNCRC).It gives children the right to know and be cared the
child’s family by birth.
We offer a full description of adoption as opposed
to the one-sided stories promoted by agency advertising and marketing campaigns.
Your voice matters. Let your voice be heard. TOGETHER we are strong.
Suggestions while participating include:
Due to the sensitive nature and very personal experiences, we cannot be responsible for the attitude and actions of members. The discussions can be heated so please be considerate of everyone's life experiences. No threats please. If discussions explode out of control or defeat the purpose of our mission then we have the right to 1.) Delete threads 2.) Remove members
To track complete adoption news and CEO earnings, go to: http://poundpuplegacy.org/
Mission Statement: -to monitor, find resources, scrutinize, investigate,
critique adoption policies and procedures, raise awareness, and share diverse
adoption experiences.
Who are we? We are not just adoptees—we are adoptees with a purpose. We are advocates
and activists for proper implementation of the UNCRC. We advocate for the
rights of mothers, fathers, children and families severed by adoption, and
against the present adoption system. We also provide articles and blogs to
educate the mainstream on the history of adoption and current worldwide
practices. We question and analyze the adoption industry on a global level, not
just a national one.
Out of consideration for the mothers and fathers who
have lost their children to adoption, please refrain from using the word
"birth" mother, "birth" father. This word has been used by
the adoption industry in an effort to belittle and take advantage of vulnerable
parents. Parents of adoption loss prefer the terms of first, natural, original
(or no precursor at all) to refer to them.
This is the
first public group that has invited all members involved in adoption to
participate in a discussion. Until now, families of adoption-loss have been
excluded from the industry dialogue and
from adoption policy making. We are the first public group to invite parents of
adoption-loss to speak about child protection. Please understand that the topic
is very sensitive and personal for all involved—especially for parents of
adoption-loss and adopted people. Many members have been aware of unethical
adoption practices for many years but
resisted by the mainstream from sharing stories, therefore, comments by
some members might be blunt in nature. Critical point of views might be
construed as extreme or radical by those who are not aware of human rights in
accordance with the United Nations or have been sheltered from all sides of
adoption. Suggestions while participating include:
· Be Supportive – Let’s support each other! Remember, we are educating the public on the hidden side of adoption. The priority is to inform and spread awareness. Angry emotions toward the corruption and scandals are normal and acceptable.
· Self-Monitor - Make sure that whatever you post comes from a place of receptiveness and understanding. Enjoy each other’s knowledge and experiences.
· Allowance – Allow that all members have their own opinion - agree to disagree.
· Non-judgment - Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. It's human nature to help others.
· Detachment – If you’re hit with resistance, don’t take comments personally.
· Protect - If you feel insulted or unsafe, placing a “FB block” can help.
Due to the sensitive nature and very personal experiences, we cannot be responsible for the attitude and actions of members. The discussions can be heated so please be considerate of everyone's life experiences. No threats please. If discussions explode out of control or defeat the purpose of our mission then we have the right to 1.) Delete threads 2.) Remove members
To track complete adoption news and CEO earnings, go to: http://poundpuplegacy.org/
If you are looking for a missing family member or if
you are an adopted person, you are welcome to post your search on: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Search-for-Mother-Missing-a-peek-inside-international-adoption/507330895960230?fref=ts
