About The Founder

For over three decades, I've been deeply committed to addressing the pervasive issues of child abuse which includes abuse of both people and animals, and other societal concerns. My journey into this work began in 1995, spurred by the horrific death of seven-year-old Lucas Ciambrone at the hands of his adoptive parents. Prior to this tragedy, I had already begun collecting newspaper articles detailing instances of child abuse across the United States and Canada, focusing on victims aged 0-18. By the time of Lucas's death, I had amassed hundreds of these accounts, initially overwhelmed with grief and often unable to sleep after reading them.

There were times when the sheer volume of suffering became unbearable, and I would temporarily stop seeking out these stories. However, a powerful inner drive to alleviate the pain and sorrow of these victims always drew me back. I felt compelled to understand the root causes of this abuse and identify those responsible.

When I began working with Congress on this issue in 1995, my primary focus was on education, targeting not only Congress but also world leaders and the global population. I soon realized the traditional definition of child abuse was too narrow, limited by age. Abuse was occurring in nursing homes, and society was perpetrating abuse against adults in various forms. I argued that age could not be the defining criterion, as everyone is someone's child. Instead, I proposed a broader definition encompassing any heinous act against a human being or animal that results in abuse. The inclusion of animals was crucial, as I was horrified by the accounts of their mistreatment for sexual gratification, entertainment, or revenge.

Furthermore, I challenged the traditional focus on abuse by strangers, family members, religious institutions, and the police. My view encompassed abuse perpetrated by all societal institutions. Therefore, I defined child abuse as any heinous act against a human being or animal, regardless of age (from birth to death), that results in emotional or physical trauma or death. This definition includes, but is not limited to, abusive acts by societal institutions, including education, health, government, legal systems, families, strangers, and friends.

Each week, I disseminated a newsletter to world leaders and members of Congress, addressing various aspects of child abuse. China even began publishing daily reports on the issue in their newspapers. I also authored books, developed a movie, and produced music on the subject. One of my songs, "They Cried And Nobody Heard Them", became the theme song for Voiceopin International and the namesake of the child abuse museum. You can listen below.

Beyond creative endeavors, I designed numerous products to raise awareness and financial support for this cause. My ultimate goal was to establish a financially self-sufficient child abuse museum and multi-complex center within a short