Send us a textThis 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 consequences of taking no action and to reinforce the message of Keeping Them Safe. Learning how to be an Alert Adult is why Janet is willing to share her life with you.
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What do I do when I have a concern?
Send us a textMany 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. However, we need to speak up because there is that concern that is to be addressed to ensure a safe environment. This episode talks about ways we can take the action to raise the concern, deal with our own conversations that often thwart our efforts and focus on the safety of the environment as our goal. We even look at how to craft the conversation to ensure as much as possible that it will be well received.
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Why do it this way?
Send us a textThe 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 community has used a particular approach that focused on educating children about prevention and adults about preventing it again. In addition, the professional community has had an eye on the most vulnerable and how to empower them to avoid the risks. We turned our attention to empowering every adult in the community to create environments where abuse cannot occur. Why this way? Why is it important to focus on all adults? Why do we have our eye on you and your friends, family, and neighbors as the real heroes of prevention? This episode lays it out carefully for everyone to understand. We want you to buy into our plan to protect children by becoming Alert Adults who Keep Them Safe.
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What if you are the chaperone or sponsor?
Send us a textThis 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 when sponsoring, chaperoning, or traveling with children and young people that are not your own and the standards of behavior that you, as the adult, can and must bring to the situation to ensure a great experience for all involved.
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Creating Safer Communities
Send us a textThis episode considers why it is important for all of us to take some responsibility for creating safe environments for our children and ourselves. It looks at how the professional community has responded to a mandate from the 1993 US Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect and what's missing in their efforts. We also look at our Keeping Them Safe is a response to the mandate and why its' important for all of us to become Alert Adults. You are invited to check out what it looks like to become an Alert Adult by watching the short video at keepingthemsafe.net.
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