Keeping Them Safe

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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 - because they could not see the risk. Being an Alert Adult takes something. We have to focus, practice, and have the courage to take action. Joseph's story of what happened and how it came about is a reminder of why we bother to become a part of this effort - becoming an Alert Adult.

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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 use social media to cultivate and nurture all our adolescents growing up to be responsible adults, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.

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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 event in a way that ensures both safety and fun for all concerned.

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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 takes from you to become an Alert Adult and how you can ensure that happens by joining our effort.

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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 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.