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"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things." – Plato

"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things." - Plato

Children should play among lovely things, but sadly many children live amongst hate and violence and this the bases for their education.  Life is our biggest teacher and a child's mind is shaped by the environment in which they are raised.  While violence does not always lead one towards the path of a violent life, it does leave a lasting impression, and no childhood should be filled with the images of war.

"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things." - Plato

 

Author

Cassandra Clifford

Cassandra Clifford is the Founder and Executive Director of Bridge to Freedom Foundation, which works to enhance and improve the services and opportunities available to survivors of modern slavery. She holds an M.A., International Relations from Dublin City University in Ireland, as well as a B.A., Marketing and A.S., Fashion Merchandise/Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Cassandra has previously worked in both the corporate and charity sector for various industries and causes, including; Child Trafficking, Learning Disabilities, Publishing, Marketing, Public Relations and Fashion. Currently Cassandra is conducting independent research on the use of rape as a weapon of war, as well as America’s Pimp Culture and its Impact on Modern Slavery. In addition to her many purists Cassandra is also working to develop a series of children’s books.

Cassandra currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where she also writes for the Examiner, as the DC Human Rights Examiner, and serves as an active leadership member of DC Stop Modern Slavery.


Areas of Focus:
Children's Rights; Human Rights; Conflict