Keeping Them Safe

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Children hear what we say. They translate it literally. This episode reminds us that it is important for us to think before we react to incidents, situations, news stories, gossip or even what...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Regardless of how vigilant we are, there will be times when predators oursmart us and our children pay the price. In addition, our commitment to being Alert Adults can open the door to another...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A discussion of what we recently learned about the "old ways" of prevention education and their failure over the long term in protecting children from predators. We look at how the approach by...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode discusses how we can emphasize the need for prevention during Child Abuse Prevention Month - April - as we sponsor Blue Monday, Blue Sunday, and other programs that call attention...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We know there are several potentially risky adult behaviors that create vulnerability in the environment and put children at risk from potential predators. However, are some more "important"...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Recently a day care worker in Tallahassee, Florida, took action to protect children in her care when she noticed a man in a parked van taking photos of the children outside. In response, she...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Sometimes it is important to stop and listen to the story of someone who was groomed and molested in front of a whole crowd of people who thought they were doing something good for him...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Research on the real value of in person friends vs. online friends and what adolescents believe can help us help them develop into healthy functioning adults. They rely on social media. Let's...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode provides some easy to follow guidelines for a "safe" and magical trip to visit Santa. There are tips for parents, guardians, and grandparents about how to ensure the visit is as...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode reminds us of the responsibilities of being an adult sponsor for an event for a group of young people. We consider what to think about before you go and how to approach the whole...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode we talk again about the mission of Keeping Them Safe and being an Alert Adult as the responsibility of each and every adult - if we want it to work. Listen and consider what it...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode shares the story of a good and longtime friend of Sharon's who was molested by her father beginning when she was 10. Sharon shares Janet's story to raise awareness of the long-term...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Many times, we are challenged by what to do or say when something gives rise to a concern. We don't want people to think we are accusing them of doing something wrong or being a predator...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The focus of Keeping Them Safe is on educating all adults about the ways we can create safe environments and prevent any child from being sexually molested. for over 50 years the professional...

<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode takes a look at what advance preparations and considerations can make events safer and more fun if they get your attention. We outline the specific vulnerabilities that are present...