Pure In Heart: A Memoir of Overcoming Abuse and Passing Jenna's Law - Paperback

by Jenna Quinn (Author)

"This powerful narrative will inspire empathy in parents, families, teachers, classmates, and friends of victims, and inspire hope in survivors that, like Jenna, they can heal and, in turn, help protect children from abuse."
-Teresa Huizar, Executive Director, National Children's Alliance

Author Biography

Jenna Quinn was seventeen years old when she spoke out publicly for the first time as a survivor of sexual abuse and has dedicated the last twelve years of her life to preventing sexual abuse. With a master's degree in communication studies, she enjoys personally connecting with survivors and building rapport with audiences, young and old. She has participated in both local and national radio, television, and news programs. At the age of twenty, Jenna moved into the political system and reached out to Texas legislators about the need for schools to adopt age-appropriate curriculum on child sexual abuse. Supporting the cause, Texas State Representative Tan Parker championed what is now known as Jenna's Law in May 2009. Jenna's Law passed the Texas State Senate unanimously, making it the first child sexual abuse prevention education law in the United States named after a survivor. In September 2011, Jenna's Law was expanded to reach additional public institutions and addresses both sexual abuse and other forms of maltreatment. Jenna is a sought-after speaker by law enforcement groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, communities of faith, and various abuse prevention and intervention groups. Jenna is sharing her message of hope to audiences all across the country. As a former educator, Jenna Quinn is committed to the cause of preventing child abuse, raising awareness through education, and increasing awareness of God's presence, love, and grace. She has a passion for justice and social change to make the world a safer place for children. As an inspirational speaker she is transparent about her experience with sexual abuse, how it has impacted her life and her family, and her transforming journey to healing. Her firsthand accounts of the harsh realities of sexual abuse and the truth of its effects have captivated audiences and has the power to forever change the way society views abuse and its prevention. Jenna lives with her husband, Michael, in Dallas, Texas. To contact Jenna, visit her webpage: www.JennaQuinn.org Jenna's Law on Facebook - @Jennas_Law on twitter