Article Index

These articles address the following issues:

• Sexual Addiction
• Helping the Spouse
• Does explicit display REALLY hurt anyone?
• Exposing the Pornography Industry
• Children, Teenagers, and Pornography
• Laws on Indecency
• Success Stories
• Parenting
• JoAnn's Lecture Materials
• Archives

Articles About Sexual Addiction

• Where Can I Go For Shelter, When The Battlefield Is My Own Mind?
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  "Everywhere I go and almost everywhere I look, I see sexual images." The people who say, "It doesn't bother me," have already been desensitized. The pornography in their minds will escalate and at some time cause them problems unless they consciously work with it.



• For Ecclesiastical Leaders, Family, and Friends: Supporting Those Who Struggle With Sexual Compulsions
  by Rick Moody
  From the presentation "Cyber Secrets: The Problem of Pornography" series taped on February 18, 2003. The presentations were given at a special conference sponsored by Women's Services and Resources, a department of Student Life at Brigham Young University.



• Intimate Solutions: Becoming Response-Able to the Temptation of Pornography
  by Michael Buxton
  From the presentation "Cyber Secrets: The Problem of Pornography" series taped on February 18, 2003. The presentations were given at a special conference sponsored by Women's Services and Resources, a department of Student Life at Brigham Young University.



• Pornography and Sexual Struggles: Treatment for Lasting Change
  by Kirk Dougher
  From the presentation "Cyber Secrets: The Problem of Pornography" series taped on February 18, 2003. The presentations were given at a special conference sponsored by Women's Services and Resources, a department of Student Life at Brigham Young University.



• What Every Bishop Should Know about Men with Sexual Addictions/Pornography Abuse Problems
  by Clean-LDS, edited by J. Michael McGrew
  This article was written by recovering LDS addicts. They hoped to help Bishops and other clergy to better understand the problem of sexual addiction. It is here because it is informative for leadership and families -- not because we are trying in any way to tell Bishops what they should do.

Helping the Spouse

• Latter-day Bondage & Freedom
  by Marcelle Stegelmeier
  This article describes one wife's experience with her husband's addiction and recovery. Explores themes of forgiveness.

Does sexually explicit display REALLY hurt anyone?

• Is There Proof That Pornography Is Harmful? YES!
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Everybody knows that pornography can cause harm, it can also change people's sexual appetites, values and behavior...



• Is What I Look At Anyone Else's Business?
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  It is people's privilege to look at pornography if they choose, but it is not true that what they look at does not affect other people.



• It Matters A Lot What You Allow In Your Head.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  This article lists two common objections made by pornographers and then states facts regarding the harmfulness of pornography.
  



• A Report on the Harm Being Done from Sexual Billboads
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  We and our children see billboards frequently as we drive down the freeways. How much harm is done when vendors resort to sex appeal when driving their products?



• Casualness About Magazines Displayed Puts Our Children At Risk.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Our children's first lessons about sexuality are being taught by the managers of grocery stores as they display magazines that are inappropriate for children to see. Is this who we want to have teach them about sexuality?



• If Nobody gripes, It Must Be Okay!
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  People feel helpless and overwhelmed at trashy television and inappropriate pictures. They feel there's nothing they can do. NOT TRUE! There's a lot we can do!



• What Can I do About Sexually Oriented Businesses?
  from The American Family Association Center for Law & Policy
  Tips on ways you can regulate sexually oriented businesses.



• Five Reasons To Rid Your Community Of Pornography.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Learn five main reasons as to why your community should be rid of pornography. Also included are general questions posed by the pornography industry and answers provided by the American Family Association.

Exposing the Pornography Industry

• Tricks Pornographers Play
  by Jerry Ropelato
  Chief Technology Officer for ContentWatch, Inc.
  Become familiar with the myriad of tricks in use on the Internet by pornographers today. Learn how to protect your computer and your family against the onslaught of harmful material.



• Porn And The Direct Attack On Teens For Money.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Notes taken by JoAnn while watching the PBS Video, "The Merchants of Cool."

Children, Teenagers, and Pornography

• So What Can We Do To Protect Our Homes From Pornography?
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Here is a checklist of simple steps that you can do to insure the safety of your home. Address given at the Womens Conference, May 2002.



• Advice About Children And The Internet.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  "Do not hide behind your computer illiteracy. Start learning and informing yourself today."
  



• What Do I Do If I Find My Child Is Exposed to Pornography?
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Since 95% of children under ten have already been exposed to pornography, this is an important question. We need to realize that the more they see, the more they tend to want to see.



• Preparing Our Children For The "Bad Picture," "Bad Joke," And "Bad Story".
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  So why is it so important for us to prepare our children for the "bad picture?" Because everything that goes into the head of our child makes a difference. It influences how he/she thinks, forms opinions and reacts.



• A Minute for Parents: Pictures Affect Children
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  



• Teaching Children To Say No To Sexual Advances
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  The ability to say "no" is the only way we can maintain our own personal values as well as protect ourselves. Saying "no" has to be taught.



• Material On The Latency Period Of Children
  submitted by Ruth F. Gulbransen
  This article presents opinions from phychologists regarding the natural latency period in children around 6 to 12 years of age when the child's interest in sex becomes dormant. It regards the issue of stressing sex education during this important developmental period.



• Taking A Look At Teen Magazines.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Teen magazines may appear to build up teens, but teens and parents need to beware of the other ingredients that are thrown into the mix, according to "Plugged In" Magazine, April, 2002. So often these magazines paint sexual expression and activity as normal parts of growing up.



• UnitedFamilies.org
  United Families has articles geared for families about the pornography problem under Protecting Our Children (on the right hand side at the bottom).

Laws about Indecency

• THE LAW & Legal Definitions
  From the National Law Center for Children and Families
  This documents some of the key court cases and decisions concerning Child Pornography, Obscene (adult) Pornography, and Harmful (or obscene) To Minors Pornography. It also outlines the illegality of Indecent Public Display. Need a printable copy of this so that you can take it to your local store owner or manager? Print it out here.
  



• The Role of Private Action
  An Excerpt From The Final Report of the Attorney General's Commission of Pornography
  For communities, and for the sense of community, community acceptance and community condemnation are central to what a community is.



• Redefining Community Standards
  by Frank D. Mylar, J.D. M.B.A.
  We define by our tolerance community standards of decency. All like-minded citizens must begin today to respectfully voice their extreme displeasure for pornography on all fronts.



• Have You Seen Any Indecent Public Displays Lately?
  An editorial by Jim Olsen
  This editorial outlines the law and steps that retailers can take to abide the law concerning indecent public displays.

Success Stories

• We're Off to a Good Start!
  featured in the Long Island Citizens for Community Values Newsletter
  Abercrombie & Fitch Pulls Holiday Magalog and Spring Quarterly from stores.

Articles About Parenting

• Building Relationships with teens makes a difference
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  JoAnn's list of fifteen ways to build a relationship with teenagers.



• Avoiding Accidental Put-downs, Ignorance.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  Out of the spirit of love parents can accidentally get in the habit of "putting down" their children.



• Same Behavior Will Get The Same Results.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  "I can't understand what is the matter with that child. He just keeps doing the same thing. I've told him a hundred times to pick up his cloths." We have all felt frustrated at times because we have tried to change a child's behavior and we seem to be getting nowhere.
  



• Teach Them To Say "I'm Sorry" When They Are Young.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  It's so easy to be wrong and all of us make mistakes. It's wise to teach our children this. "I'm sorry" are the magic words.
  



• These Ideas May "Pick you up" On A Bad Day.
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  I am thankful for: ...The mess to clean up after a party because it means my children have friends. ...the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means that my children have enough to eat.
  



• A Minute for Parents: PTC Ranks TV Shows
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  



• A Minute for Parents: Do Parents Really Know?
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  



• A Minute for Parents: Television's Negative Portrayals of Religion
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  



• ClipperToday.com
  ClipperToday has more parenting articles under "A Minute for Parents" or under "JoAnn Hamilton".

Lecture Materials

• Garbage In, Garbage Out
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  This is the handout used by JoAnn when she lectures. It is an informative compilation of materials every family needs to understand. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view.
  



• Letting Your Voice Be Heard
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  This is the address JoAnn gave at the 2006 BYU Education Week that encourages church members to heed the voice of the prophet and speak out against indecency.



• Letting Your Voice Be Heard - Power Point Slides
  by JoAnn Hibbert Hamilton
  This 11 MB file will take some time to download and requires PowerPoint. It has the points from the address JoAnn gave at the 2006 BYU Education Week titled "Letting Your Voice Be Heard".

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