I am the President of the Guardians of the Children Northern Virginia Chapter. We are a non profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educate the public abour child abuse, and create a safer environment for abused and neglected children.

GOC is partnered with children's advocacy agencies to recieve referrals. If it is determined that GOC can benefit the child, we will organize a ride to meet the child and through a ceremony bring the child into our organization. When needed Officers and Members may attend court with our little wounded friends. The sole purpose of our physical presence is to assist the child in being less intimadated and frightened while testifying against their abuser.

GOC is banded together by concerned citizens, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and teachers to help spread the message "NO MORE CHILD ABUSE." Remember " Don't Let Our Silence Drown Out Their Cries."

Our mission is to send a clear message to all who would abuse or neglect children, we are prepared to protect these children through our physical and emotional support. GOC does not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner. However, if we as a group,or as an individual, must act to prevent the abuse of another child we will do so.

DON'T LET OUR SILENCE DROWN OUT THEIR CRIES