What should I do when:
We’re going to talk about all this and more with 17-year-old Smith Alley, founder of The Live Life Bigger Foundation, and his parents, in a one-of-a-kind parent-teen night on Tuesday, January 19th at 8pm.
You can register for this free event here.
During the weekend of March 13-14, 2021, the Diocese of Davenport will celebrate Safe Haven Sunday - Year 2. This awareness weekend offers new resources to aid you, your family, school, and parish in navigating modern technology usage and the deep harm that is caused by pornography. Please take advantage of the free training programs, articles, and videos available through the links on the Diocese of Davenport Clean Heart webpage.
Bishop's 2020 Letter - English
Bishop's 2020 Letter - Spanish
Watch the recording of this webinar sponsored by the Religious Alliance Against Pornograph, RAAP) recorded on November 10, 2020.
This free, webinar presents the reality of the pornography problem among teens and young adults within the faith community. It offers practical steps that faith community leaders and parents can take to help help teens and young adults under their care.
Topics include:
• The scope and seriousness of the problem
• Technology: its blessings and challenges
• Pornography’s messages about sex, intimacy, and marriage
• It is not your dad’s Playboy
• God’s better story and messages
• Victory is not about the do’s and don’ts but about the spiritual battle
• Accountability partnerships and support groups
• The power of confession and repentance
• The role of prayer and scripture
• Brain science and addiction
• The importance of personal victory for leaders
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4 Steps to Stay Porn-Free Through COVID-19
With more and more people at home all day instead of being in the office or at school, there are increased opportunities for individuals to fall prey to the trap of pornography. The porn industry is taking full advantage of the things people may be feeling, such as boredom, anxiety, stress, and depression. It is almost as if they have keyed in on the most common triggers people have.
So knowing all of this, how do we avoid the snare of pornography?
What are the keys to staying porn-free in this pandemic?
Click Here for some helpful tips!
Clean Heart Online is an excellent resource available to aid you, your family, and your organization in navigating modern technology usage and the deep harm that is caused by pornography. It offers training programs, articles, videos , and resources specifically designed for you whether you are a parent, an educator, a ministry leader, or someone who is struggling with pornography.
Resource Page - contains links to the U.S. Bishops’ statement “Create in Me a Clean Heart" and additional publications.https://reclaimsexualhealth.com/
Audio Files - On topics surrounding pornography taken from the 2013 National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers Conference presenting the effects of pornography on the individual, their families and society.
These sites contain a variety of excellent resources for individuals, families and parishes.
Accountability Programs
Support Groups & Recovery Programs
SA meetings in the Quad Cities - contact 563-320-5987 or qcsa-iowa@juno.com
SA meetings in Iowa City - contact Steve at 319-624-3998
S-Anon (recovery for those affected by someone's sexual behavior)
S-Ateen (fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by the sexual behavior of a family member or friend)
Reclaim Sexual Health (Recovery for individuals and their spouses)
The Porn Effect (For Teens & Young Adults)
Fortify - Addiction Treatment (Free to teens 13-17)
STRIVE - 21 day online addiction treatment for men (free for a limited time)
Programs Specifically for Men
My House Workshop For Men (Catholic/Christian 3 day intensive)
Beggars Daughter (blog for Christian women fighting sexual addiction)
Bloom (for women impacted by a spouse's addiction or infedility)
Dirty Girl Ministries (for women struggling with use and addiction)
For questions pertaining to pornography awareness, safeguarding families, accountability programs and addiction retreatment resources contact: