The Safety Zone

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation released their annual Dirty Dozen List of organizations that facilitate, enables or profits from sexual exploitation. We talk through the list. Many organizations not surprising but there are a couple that will raise your eyebrows.

Josh McDowell has spoken to more than 46 million people about the evidence of Jesus Christ since he turned from being agnostic and joined Campus Crusade for Christ in 1961 and shortly thereafter started Josh McDowell Ministry. He has written or co-authored 151 books including More Than A Carpenter and Evidence That Demands A Verdict. Josh is also a survivor of horrific childhood sexual abuse, perpetrated by a trusted employee of his family. He joins us to discuss the sexual abuse he survived, sharing red flags that nobody noticed, while making a plea to pastors and church leaders to join us in preventing violence.

We have seen a surge in domestic violence and sexual abuse within the church, so we want to empower and encourage church leaders that violence is preventable. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Joelle Casteix is one of the leading global advocates and spokespeople for survivors of child sexual assault and cover-up. A founding member of the board of directors of the Zero Abuse Project, she has helped launch ZeroAbuse.ai, an innovative AI tool that evaluates the risk factors that suggest potential predatory individuals within an organization and those associated with cover-up. A former member of the adjunct faculty of the UCI School of Law, Joelle is the award-winning author of the bestsellers The Well-Armored Child: A Parent's Guide to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (RiverGrove Books) and The Power of Responsibility ___________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We have brought together a team of national experts that include a former violent crime detective, a national trainer, author and survivor, a children's ministry leader and a child forensic interviewing to create a dynamic and solutions-driven online child sexual abuse prevention training program for employees and volunteers who work with children. Stop the abuse before it happens. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Glen Bloomstrom with LivingWorks Faith joins us to discuss suicide prevention and intervention and how they are equipping church and ministry to understand and intervene, especially in light of the the impact from the COVID pandemic. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Chase Lyday, Avon Schools Chief of Police, has been an SRO for 11 years and is currently the President of the Indiana SRO Assoc. as well as a board member of the National School Resource Officers Assoc. (NASRO). Chase helps us understand how SROs are trained and their role within a school. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

There is a movement across the U.S. to defund police and remove officers from schools because of a belief that police create a pipeline to prison in our schools. Is this true? We have a two part series on the role of a specialty trained school resource officer that also considers the difference between an SRO and a traditional school police department. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We discuss the impact of witnessing domestic violence on children, how this has impacted co-host Melinda Ronn, and how violence in the home impacts the community. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We are seeing an explosion in violent crime in the U.S. Domestic violence murders are up over 130% in some states and as high as 170% in others. Mass shootings are on track to out-pace any year in recent history. We take time in this episode to talk about violent offenders. How we cannot lump all criminal behavior into one category. And that those who have shown a history of violence MUST be held accountable to protect society. _____________________________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Dottie Davis, internationally recognized law enforcement expert, retired Fort Wayne Police Department Deputy Chief of Police & pioneer in women in policing, shares the 30x30 Initiative and the mission to increase the number of women in policing over the next decade. This is true police reform. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Super Predator, Pete Newman, abused children for more than a decade at one of the largest Christian camps in the United States. David French, senior editor for The Dispatch & New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss what he and his wife, Nancy, have uncovered on the sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

SecurityCamp for churches is a comprehensive training event that incorporates high impact presentations from national experts along with smaller guided discussions that are interactive. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Domestic violence is one of the most committed and under reported crimes in the U.S. We are joined by Laura Berry, Executive Director of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to discuss a loophole in federal legislation related to protective orders and removing firearms from boyfriends or girlfriends who are the respondents in a protective order. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Almost daily we see a student who has been sexually exploited by a school employee, coach or volunteer. We discuss the pandemic problem and offer solutions for reducing the risk to our children and creating a stronger defense to keep predators out of our schools. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Twitter has been slow to act on child sexual exploitation but fast at removing political opinions this past year. We are joined by attorney Lisa Haba, one of two attorneys who filed a lawsuit against Twitter on behalf of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in response to Twitter's slow response to find child pornography objectionable and remove it before the content was shared 167,000 times and retweeted more than 2,223 times. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Jim McLaughlin spent more than 30 years investigating, interviewing and capturing child sex offenders and was one of 6 investigators in the U.S. to begin investigating internet child sexual exploitation which resulted in the arrest of more than 800 predators in 30 countries. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

A pastor was killed and two others injured in a a shooting at an East Texas church on 1/3/2021. What are the lessons can we learn from this horrible tragedy to help prevent this from happening again? ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We are coming up in the 8 year anniversary of the horrible tragedy and shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. We discuss what we have learned over the past 8 years, the importance of creating a culture of prevention and how we honor the victims and survivors by doing everything we can to prevent future violence in our schools, workplaces, and communities. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

What are practical steps an organization can take to protect themselves during a surging pandemic, increasing civil unrest and continued uncertainty in the U.S.? ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

There has been a lot of discussion in recent months about "bail reform" and we have noticed the unintended impact in on community safety in communities that have adopted this model. All legislation carries a risk of "unintended circumstances" and bail reform is intended to insure that individuals arrested for low level, non-violent offenses do not remain incarcerated because they lack resources or adequate legal representation. However, Chief Josh Bruegger explains how wide-sweeping use of bail reform on violent offenders can place the community at risk. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We are seeing states like CA pass laws that allow 14 year old children to "consent" to sex with adults, judges legislating from the bench to expunge sexual convictions of offenders to the Netflix documentary Cuties that sexualizes tweens. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Former Metro Nashville Child Sex Abuse Detective Jeff Wiser walks us through one of the most high profile cases in Nashville involving an affluent, "old money" Belle Meade teacher, son of prominent attorney and politician, who victimized boys for more than 30 years. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

The CA Legislature passed SB 145 which states that a 14 year old or older child, that "consents" to sex with someone no more than 10 years older, does not have to register as a sex offender. It is awaiting the governor's signature. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Don Keehner joins us to discuss why SafeMinistry exists and how his 30+ years as a pastor, 17 years with one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S., helps him understand the needs of the church. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Covid-19 struck the U.S. with lightening speed, creating havoc for businesses. This week we discuss lessons learned from COVID and how we have adapted our business to a changing world. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We have seen a movement that is trying to classify pedophilia as non- criminal and even groups who want to normalize their thinking. The truth is that research clearly shows that sex offenders are incurable, manipulators and often have a long list of victims. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Solutions for reducing risk for a perfect storm for school violence by not creating tunnel vision on COVID-19 or implementing protocols that may reduce health risks but lead to increased risk of school violence. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Is our laser focus on COVID-19 and defunding law enforcement creating a perfect storm for increased school violence? ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We discuss tools and solutions for safely re-opening our offices during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Most large organizations that work with children are using background screening solutions that provide little protection against sexual abusers. We discuss the problem of church background screening and the solutions that provide a stronger barrier. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Church and ministries are a house for sinners but what is the proper role of restoration with a sexual abuser? Church and ministries have an obligation to protect our children, congregants and ministry. Join us for a tough discussion on restoration and safety. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

The national discussion about removing police from schools does not seem to distinguish between School Resource Officers and school police officers. There has been a growing movement over the past 5 years for schools to create their own police departments. Law enforcement is distinctly different from the role of a specially recruited and training school resource officer. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

The murder of George Floyd has illustrated how critical recruiting the right people into your organization is. The vast majority of employees, volunteers or vendors who demonstrate unacceptable behaviors have red flags that often times can be connected before we select them. Rarely do the organizations create problem employees, volunteers or vendors. ____________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

We discuss racism, recruiting and a law enforcement culture that requires change. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

It is important to understand how those who seek to harm our kids can use technology such as Zoom and social media during this pandemic to groom our kids and make them vulnerable for later abuse. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Most churches do not understand how to conduct a quality background check and sadly, the background screening industry is highly unregulated and often peddles cheap database products that are no barrier to a sex offender. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Crime prevention works! Join our discussion on crime prevention versus reacting to violence and how this model should be the foundation of an organizations safety and security program. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

How can thermal body temperature cameras help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as we open up our communities. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) 

Safe Hiring Solutions is one of the fastest growing integrated security firms in the U.S. so join us as we discuss what lead founder and CEO Mike McCarty to go into a career in law enforcement and later start a company that is dedicated to keeping us safe, especially our children. This will take us down a path of one of the most shocking crimes in U.S. history and hope that shaped Mike's life. ______________________________________________ Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)