National Celebrity Spokesperson

Ashlie Brillault Joins
the Youth For Youth Partnership

Over 3 million children are reported as victims of abuse each year. Being very grateful for her wonderful blessings Ashlie wants give back and help others, and is honored to speak out against child abuse and youth violence in Love Our Children USA's national campaign to educate the public… urging kids and teens like you to take the first step.

Ashlie feels so blessed because she would not have been able to achieve anything without the support of her parents. They have given her positive reinforcement to do well in school, in acting, and in life. Some of her friends come from abusive homes and she has seen how emotional abuse has adversely affected and deeply hurt kids who are physically and emotionally abused. Ashlie and her mom try to help her friends, but Ashlie knows that it really must come from their parents, if her friends or any kids like them, are going to have good self-esteem and healthy futures. Her mom explained to Ashlie that when parents abuse their children, it’s because they were more than likely abused and that’s what they learned.

One reason Ashlie likes playing "Kate" on Lizzie McGuire is because there is always the message that Kate is not a happy person. She is mean to others and in the end, her meanness always catches up with her. Kate is portrayed as someone who has been neglected by her parents and that is why she has become so mean.

Wanting to see support and opportunities for parents to learn different behaviors and education … and for kids to learn about abuse and get help, developing good self-esteem from their peers, Ashlie wants to see child abuse and teen violence stopped and has partnered with the Youth For Youth Partnership and Love Our Children USA. Join Ashlie in making a difference for all children.