Podcasts about National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe, supportive environments for all children. In this episode, we spotlight the NC Guardian ad Litem Program and its vital role in advocating for children involved in the state's foster care system.The episode features conversations with three leaders from the Guardian ad Litem Program:Carolyn Green, Regional AdministratorBrittany McKinney, Staff AttorneyMatthew Wunsche, Appellate CounselTogether, they discuss the urgent need for volunteer child advocates, volunteer attorney advocates, and interns to support the growing need of abused and neglected children in North Carolina's court system."When I came over to Guardian ad Litem I learned that so many children are under the radar while in the court system," said Green on the podcast. "I hope that people will give of their time and make a difference in a life. When you commit until a child gets back to a safe, permanent home, you can't beat that feeling." The episode serves as both a call to action and an informative look into how volunteers can support the best interests of children experiencing abuse, neglect, or abandonment.To learn more about becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer or intern, visit volunteerforgal.org.

With April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is important now more than ever to have conversations about the ways in which mentorship, education, and long-term relationships can help students successfully navigate their careers and post-secondary education. That is why  I am so excited to share this week's episode featuring the incredible Dr. Heather Wathington. Dr. Wathington is a CEO, researcher, educator, and strong supporter of students! Join us to learn more about Dr. Wathington's career and how her work centers building strong, long-term relationships.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lynn Jennings, Ph.D., has ben treating child sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect for over 20 years. She is the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program assistant program director/instructor in the Department of Clinical Counseling and Mental Health. Dr. Jennings emphasizes the need for early intervention and outlines the long-term consequences of abuse and the role of friends, family, and mandated reporters in identifying and reporting cases. Help us raise awareness about National Child Abuse Prevention Month by sharing this podcast with your community.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to spotlight the importance of keeping children safe and supporting families through education, community awareness, and access to critical resources. In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance (PFSA) leads the way with its annual Blue-Ribbon campaign and an array of statewide initiatives dedicated to prevention.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of South Texas is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers to help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in foster care and provide a consistent, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their life. “Our volunteers' first priority is to keep families together whenever safe...Article Link

Robbyn Kistler, Senior Consultant in the Social Impact Media Program at KFF, tells us about recent syphilis videos that ASTHO, KFF, and CDC created; Theresa Arriola, discusses the importance of face-to-face interactions at ASTHO's Spring Leadership Forum; ASTHO has several tools that can help your team during National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and an ASTHO webinar on Thursday focuses on how to navigate AI-Enabled Community-Inclusive Preparedness. ASTHO Web Page: Syphilis Testing and Prevention Videos ASTHO Report: Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Policy Tool ASTHO Web Page: Actions to Build Capacity for ACEs Prevention  ASTHO Web Page: Adverse Childhood Experiences Capacity Assessment Tool Roadmap ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness – Navigating AI-Enabled Community-Inclusive Preparedness  

In Episode 95 of Transparently Speaking, Diana and Joy share their response to the new federal proclamation, "National Child Abuse Prevention Month," which indicates that gender affirming care is child abuse.  They also reflect on how they are choosing to show up and resist, each in their own way. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/national-child-abuse-prevention-month-2025If you're taking something away from our podcast, we'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to provide us with a review; the more listeners and reviews, the more people we can reach and support. As always, feel free to reach out to us at transparentlyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.

Questions or comments about the show? Click here!With April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we welcome to a powerful and very important episode here at Talk Exchange. Our guest today is Rhonda Newton, CEO of Darkness to Light, whose mission is to end child sexual abuse. Rhonda talks about her organizaiton's 25 year history, how to bring this to your community, common myths about this topic, and more.Website: https://www.d2l.orgTo enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/EsiSDre5m2AThanks for listening! See you next time!

Discussion on the public hearing and during the City Council meeting regarding the City of Monmouth's 2025-2026 budget, Discussion on the recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, plus comments on the downtown Public Square construction and the request of a liquor license for video gaming at County Market, Discussion on the purchase of a generator for the new water treatment plant and entering a TIF agreement with the renovation project at 104 East 1st Avenue in Monmouth, Discussion on celebrating work anniversaries and monthly reports from Woodard and Curran and the Building and Zoning Department, Discussion on entering an engineering services agreement with Woodard and Curran on replacing an old sewer line and a TIF agreement with Papa's Bar and Grill on completion of renovations, and Discussion on ordinances reallocating Home Rule Volume Cap to WIEDA, the 2025-2026 budget, plus an update on the Downtown Renovation project in Monmouth.

Salt Lake County officials gathered on Thursday to talk about how they're tackling the issue of child abuse, for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill joined Maria to discuss the scope of the issue of child abuse in Salt Lake County, as well as the plans of his office to reduce child abuse.  

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on the concept of words. Jan discusses the significance of words, especially in the context of April, which is recognized for various awareness months, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month. She emphasizes how words can either help or harm individuals, particularly those who have experienced abuse. The conversation explores the importance of using appropriate language when discussing sensitive topics and provides key phrases that can support survivors. Jan advocates for empathy and understanding in conversations about trauma, highlighting the need for awareness and advocacy to prevent abuse.Mentioned Resources:Brene Brown on EmpathyBrene Brown on BlameIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:

The Michigan State University College of Law is home to eight law clinics, each specializing in a public service area of the law that provides professional legal counsel to the most vulnerable people in society. Each clinic is directed by licensed attorneys who are members of the MSU Law faculty and staffed by law students who gain critical hands-on research and litigation experience. The clinics provide pro bono legal services and have won important cases for clients across the country.MSU Law clinics cover the following areas of the law: immigration, family and juvenile law, housing, small business, public defense, Indian law, tax law, and first amendment.In this law clinic podcast series, MSU Today explores how our law clinics have won life-changing cases for clients and have given students valuable experience to help launch successful legal careers. For today's episode, we talk with Joseph Kozakiewicz, director of the Chance at Childhood Clinic, as April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.Conversation Highlights:(1:20) – What is your background? What brought you to MSU Law? (5:23) - You have been directing the clinic for over 20 years, so how did you get involved with the clinic? What are you passionate about this work?(8:27) - Provide us an overview of the clinic. What services do you offer and provide? The clinic is unique in how it engages both law and social work students. It's important to have students from both disciplines working together on cases.(17:08) - How does Michigan's child welfare system compare to other states?(19:19) - There is a growing movement and awareness to include social workers when it comes to law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Why is this important?(21:27) – How can people contact the clinic?(22:59) - What types of education and outreach work do you offer to legal and social work practitioners?(25:41) – Joe, what would you like us to keep in mind about the clinic?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

For more than 40 years, April has been known as National Child Abuse Prevention Month — meant to raise awareness and help stop child abuse.

In episode 44 of the Law in the Family podcast, in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Lisa Kane Brown to gain practical information about how ChildLine works and the background on Pennsylvania's child abuse statutes. Lisa Kane Brown, owner of The Law Offices of Lisa Kane Brown LLC in Norristown, PA, has been an active attorney in the five-county area, providing independent and objective analysis on issues surrounding child abuse and trauma. She is regularly appointed as a trusted member of the bar to conduct independent investigations, represent child survivors of sexual assault, and represent foster care children. The breadth of her experience also includes providing expert commentary both in the courtroom and in the community. Lisa is also a volunteer child advocate with the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project. The Law in the Family podcast host, Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, Pa. *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

Today marks our final episode dedicated to National Child Abuse Prevention Month! This week's interview with Colorado Springs Police Department's Lieutenant Shannon Snuggs was recorded on April 23, 2024. In this episode we talk about the Special Victims Section of the department and the responsibility they have within the community. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you are interested in more of these stories, including those about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast. To view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

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Make sure to tune in to "Dare To Soar with Dr. RC," featuring Dr. Abigail Levites and Miss Jasmine Gaines as they delve into thought-provoking insights on "National Child Abuse Prevention Month."

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more about Safe Environments from the Office of Child and Youth Protection. diosav.org/en/child-and-youth-protection

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month so host Raheel Ramzanali is chatting with Megan Green from the DePelchin Children's Center about how we can help recognize and prevent child abuse in Houston. From tips to share with parents to tips on how to report child abuse, Megan is breaking it all down for us on today's episode. Learn more: Resources for Parents and families from DePelchin's Children Center Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our focus on National Child Abuse Prevention Month continues this week! This interview with Safe Passage's Director of Development, Strategy and Partnerships, Emily Bowker, was recorded on April 11, 2024. In this episode we talk about the organization's co-located structure and how that benefits those they serve. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you are interested in more of these stories, including those about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast. To view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

The Greg and Dan Show speaks with Dr. Channing Petrak of the Pediatric Resource Center (PRC) about National Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout the month of April.  Petrak says that the PRC will treat a record number of patients in 2024.  The PRC is a community service program of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and provides direct services to suspected child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect in a child-friendly manner and setting. Sign up for the 12th Annual Stop Child Abuse 5K Trail Run & Fun Walk at Donovan Park on Saturday, April 20th from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Visit pediatricresourcecenter.org for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of South Texas is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to speak up and become CASA volunteers to help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for children in foster care, as well as provide a consistent, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their lives. “Our volunteers' first priority is to keep families together...Article Link

April is nationally recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our guests Faith Boehmer and Amy Hansen discuss proactive work to help prevent abuse and resources available for law enforcement, victims, and advocates with host Kirk Puckett. The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Fayetteville, NC aims to alleviate the trauma children experience by creating a community of advocates. Through extensive programs, services, and activities, the CAC raises funds, brings awareness, and has created a safe and child-friendly space for children and families to receive comprehensive services. For more information on the Child Advocacy Center, visit https://www.cacfaync.org/ View the upcoming events for the Child Advocacy Center! 

This interview with El Paso County Deputy Director of Children, Youth and Family Services, Dr. Jason Lester, was recorded on March 28, 2024. In this episode we talk about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and how Dr. Lester's passion for his work brings value to the community. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you are interested in more of these stories, including those about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast. To view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

In April, our nation observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month —a time when we acknowledge, discuss, and find solutions for unimaginable crimes against children. It is estimated that more than 600,000 children are mistreated in the United States each year, either sexually, physically, emotionally, or by neglect, with neglect being the most prevalent. We must be diligent in our observations, looking for signs such as unexplainable injuries, disruptive behavior, fear of going home, or malnourishment. We must be vigilant, having heightened awareness and, most importantly, the courage to inform authorities immediately if we have a suspicion or knowledge of abuse or neglect. All of God's children are infinitely valuable, and are to be loved, respected and treasured.

Bring out all your blue clothes, blue fingernail polish, and blue fairy hair because Malinda Ingram invited us to the BRAVE STEP signature "Color It Blue" event. Yes, it's Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   You can register for the Brave Step Virtual Walk/Run presented by Uwharrie Bank from April 1, 2023 to April 8, 2024. Fran Marie interviews Malinda Ingram, our new BRAVE STEP Board Member regarding their signature event happening virtually from April 1st to April 8th. Ingram was formally with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department and sees the value in the incredible work BRAVE STEP does in the community.  Special thanks to Roper Construction Company, Bank of America, Modern Salon, and countless others for supporting our first Color It Blue campaign.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. This is a perfect time to step back and ask ourselves, what is prevention? What values and narratives underpin our ideas of who and what we are preventing? In my conversation with Dr Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, I wanted to understand prevention from the perspective of social justice. Dr Merrick and I talked about the shift that has been happening in both child welfare and the prevention field over the past five years. We also talked about Prevent Child Abuse America's relatively new theory of change and some of the principles that include race equity and changing the narrative of how we see and value parents. For more information about Prevent Child Abuse America and their Theory of Change you van visit their website. Theory of Change (preventchildabuse.org)You are invited to join the Proximity Podcast Club, a growing community of people supporting one another through their process of becoming who they want to be in this work. We meet every Monday morning at 9am est. Message me, Matt Anderson, on LinkedIn for the meeting link.Please connect with me, Matt Anderson, on LinkedIn - Matt Anderson | LinkedIn

Top headlines for April 1, 2024:1 dead, 2 injured in Berkeley Co. crashGeorgetown Co. deputies investigating after woman attacked by suspect with gunVeterans receive a free Easter meal from Lowcountry nonprofitLeaders spread awareness ahead of National Child Abuse Prevention Month starting

October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and unfortunately, the number of child abuse cases across the country and the province continues to rise. The Miles for Smiles Foundation is a non-profit group dedicated to eliminating child abuse. The group is highlighting the number of child abuse cases in Newfoundland and Labrador to help people understand how serious and widespread they are. The CBC's Hillary Johnson spoke with Bev Moore Davis, the founder of Miles for Smiles Foundation.

It's National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today on the show we are talking about awareness, body safety, how to spot abuse, how to prevent it and how to treat trauma. Adam and the team brought together a panel of folks to talk about all of this.

Celebrating our 150th episode, we're sharing some of our listener favorites, starting with our good friend, Jim Clemente. Unfortunately, his story is all too common, as we see with recent news of the Baltimore Catholic Church, so incredibly prevalent still.This episode originally aired on April 19, 2021 as Ep #45.What would you do if you came face to face with the man that molested you when you were a teen? When Jim Clemente walked into the Bronx home of his former summer camp director, it wasn't for old time's sake. The twenty-something Clemente was wearing a wire. Federal agents and an NYPD detective were listening in.And his old camp boss, Michael J. O'Hara, was showing Clemente pictures of kids he'd molested — just like he'd abused Clemente a decade prior. Clemente had convinced the predator he was a kindred spirit and had to keep his cool, or the criminal case being built against O'Hara — a Boy Scout leader, Catholic school teacher and youth-basketball coach believed to have sexually abused hundreds of kids — would fall apart. (Excerpt from New York Post Article)_______In April of 2021, President Biden announced National Child Abuse Prevention Month. He calls upon all Americans to protect our Nation's greatest resource — its children — and to take an active role in supporting children and parents and creating safe communities filled with thriving families.For more information on what you can do: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/_____At least 1 in 6 men have been sexually abused or assaulted. If you're a man who has experienced sexual abuse or assault, you're not alone.https://1in6.org is there to support you in your path to a happier, healthier future._____Jim Clemente is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent/Profiler and former New York City Prosecutor. During his 22-year career with the FBI, he investigated cases from bank robberies to serial killers. He also investigated public corruption in the White House, white collar and violent crime, and has worked as an undercover agent posing as everything from a street beggar to a broker on Wall Street. For over a decade, he was an FBI Profiler investigated violent and sexual serial crimes. He is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of sex crimes and abduction/homicides. Today he is the Founder/CEO of XG Productions, a cross-platform development and production company. He co-hosts the WONDERY podcasts: REAL CRIME PROFILE, BEST CASE WORST CASE. and hosts LOCKED UP ABROAD. He is a Writer/Producer for Criminal Minds and The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey on CBS, as well as the Co-Creator of Manhunt: Unabomber on NETFLIX. He also Executive Produced the upcoming series: TRUTH & JUSTICE and COLONIAL PARKWAY MURDERS on OXYGEN Network. Clemente authored his first novel, WITHOUT CONSENT, based on his true story and co-authored the non-fiction Audible series, EVIL HAS A NAME.To connect with Jim Clemente: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Real Crime Profile | Best Case Worst Case | XG Productions____If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction or depression, we've compiled a list of resources on the Secret Life Website: https://secretlifepodcast.comTo share your secret and be a guest on the show, email secretlifepodcast@icloud.comTo find out more information about Brianne's book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict, check out the website: https://secretlifenovel.com or at Amazon_____HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe, Rate & Review: Apple PodcastsFollow & Listen Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsSpread the word via social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebook#SecretLifePodcastDonateYou can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.Connect with Brianne DavisOfficial WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect with Mark GanttMain WebsiteDirecting WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

April 2023 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month where communities across the US rally together under the symbol of the Pinwheel- which represents the joy and happiness every child deserves. Unfortunately, we know not every child grows up this way. Child Abuse Prevention is our ultimate goal, but it can only be reached with increased education and awareness spreading across one community at a time. Brooke, Lyndsey, and Grace share what you need to know about the happenings in our community  this month as well as some education on ways you can be an advocate against child abuse every day. Questions about the episode?Contact community@dorchestercac.orgWant to learn more about DCAC?Visit dorchesterchildren.org

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month — a time to recognize the importance of our community working together to prevent child abuse. Ginnie Graham talks with Maura Guten, president and CEO of the Child Abuse Network in Tulsa, about how Oklahomans can protect our most valuable and vulnerable population. People with a reason to believe that a child under 18 is a victim of abuse or neglect are required per the Oklahoma Statutes —10A O.S. § 1-2-101 — to promptly report it to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-522-3511. Related content: Opinion column by Maura Guten: I regret not knowing more about child abuse Breaking the Cycle: The Tulsa World's 8-day series on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) More than $5 million pledged to Child Abuse Network expansion campaign Column: Everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and neglect Child Abuse Network CEO 'extremely concerned' at rise in abuse stemming from pandemic Maura Guten: Look out for child abuse; reaching out can save a life $9.5 million grant to help expand OSU Center for Health Sciences childhood trauma research Click here to submit a letter to the editor Contact us Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a 2022 Lifeway Study, more than 90 percent of Christians surveyed say they are willing to have a conversation about their faith with a friend; April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In a piece in the Baptist Press Toolbox, Kris Buckman encourages churches to require sexual abuse training.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Idaho Children's Trust Fund is helping to raise awareness about why this month is important and what warning signs to watch for to help keep our kids safe.

This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Missy Gryder. Dr. Missy is the Founder of the Body Safety Box and the Founder of Meeting Kids Needs! Dr. Missy talks about child abuse prevention and how we can make sensitive conversations with our children easier. She gives tools and isight into age-appropriate approaches to keeping our children safe. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Dr. Missy give such valuable tools to create that safety in your home and school! Want to learn more about preventing child abuse in your home and community? Let's talk about it! ——————————————— You can find Dr. Missy Gryder: Instagram: @bodysafetybox and @meetingkidsneeds Website: bodysafetybox.com Dr. Missy is giving 2 Body Safety Boxes to You, The Mother Podcast listeners. Just head over to bodysafetybox.com and download the Free Guide to enter. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email. Helping Children Recognize and Manage Stress: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimosas-with-moms/id1449622243?i=1000584478002 ——————————————— Instagram @youthemother www.youthemother.com Now Offering 1-on-1 and Group Coaching! Don't forget to grab your FREE guide to sharing the load on the website! The Estrangement Project is going to Costa Rica!! Join us: https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-maggie--&-abbey--nov-2023

Tune in to learn how Brightside Up highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month through the Protecting Childhood campaign. We also share details on the 2023 Summer Camp Catalog, Week of the Young Child, Upcoming Training, and more!Protecting Childhood 2023 Summer Camp CatalogUpcoming TrainingWeek of the Young ChildSocial Story: A Trip to the Pediatrician--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode Ginger and Julie invite Tracy Leonard into the studio. Tracy is the Programming and Partnership Manager at the non-profit, Darkness to Light.  Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent child abuse.  She is also an authorized facilitator and certified instructor at Darkness to Light. The curriculum focuses on how to recognize, react, and respond to child sexual abuse. Tracy is also vital to ATN as a board member and the leader of the development team. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so this episode is very timely. The US Department of Health and Human Services recently put out their report for 2021 stating that 76% of all children experience neglect. 16% experience physical abuse and 10% experience sexual abuse…  And realize - these are the reported cases.  Darkness to Light believes that it is an adult's responsibility to protect children and it is a child's responsibility to be a child. Listen in to learn more about the curriculum that Darkness to Light developed and presents.  They focus on how to minimize the opportunity for sexual abuse.  If it does happen, adults are taught how to react. Adults are also taught how to intervene if they see someone crossing the boundary by being an active bystander. Tracy says that it is amazing to see all the light bulbs go off during the training. To learn more about the Darkness to Light program, to go https://www.d2l.org/  .

Tonight's special guest is Lynn Crook from Seattle, Washington, a survivor, an author and an activist. Lynn's story is as fascinating as it is heartbreaking, powerful and inspiring, and perfect to share for NAASCA family members in April, which marks both National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In 1991, Lynn sued her parents for damages after recovering memories of abuse by her father. Following a month-long trial in 1994, the judge ruled in her favor at a time when most popular press was telling us that adults' accusations of childhood sexual abuse were false memories. Lynn is the author of 'False Memories: The Deception That Silenced Millions', which explores her personal story of surviving sexual abuse and focuses the lens on the harmful mindset that therapists can plant false memories into patients. Her own experiences recovering memories of childhood sexual abuse sparked a life-long mission to give voice back to those who were silenced. What's this all about? When states allowed adults who were molested as children to sue for damages, accused parents went on the offense. The parents claimed the accusations were false memories implanted by therapists. The parents established a non-profit and invested millions in a PR campaign to promote themselves as falsely accused, and to dismiss crimes committed against children as false memories. As evidence, they offered the story of an older brother who convinced his younger brother he was lost at a mall. The false memory story went viral. The popular press and psychology textbooks failed to challenge false memory claims. Individuals who challenged false memories were silenced. The author explains how her successful lawsuit against her parents helped her uncover the rest of the false memory story.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the National Exchange Club has the resources to help you help others!Please listen to this quick message from Tracey Edwards as she discusses the following important reminders:NEC has many resources to help this month, starting with our website at: https://www.nationalexchangeclub.orgRemember to utilize our social media package onlinePurchase Exchange merchandise at: https://nationalexchange.byqqp.comPost photosWear blue every Monday during April in celebration of Blue Monday's for prevention monthThanks for listening! See you next time!

On our Thursday program, we covered another tough subject, as we discussed National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Center, Michael Gaines. We learned about the services offered to protect and serve our local children in need in Erie County.

MidDays is LIVE from Sally Kate Winters Family Services in West Point to raise awareness of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Gerard is joined by a plethora of people discussing a variety of topics.

Hey Listeners!!! Special shoutout to all those sharing space and respect for Aprils Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month! Join us for a more celebratory episode for April!!! In this episode, Jennifer Ottenberg (aka Chickpea) and Tam Hixson share how they will be supporting UNSEENTTT podcast and survivors, the ways roller skating has impacted their lives, and details about their May 7th event in Beaverton, Oregon.  Late in 2021, roller skating brought Jennifer Ottenberg (aka Chickpea) and Tam Hixson together. A dynamic synergy quickly grew from their instructor-student connection, which led to the vision and creation of a skate expo to benefit Brown Girls Rise (@browngirlrise) and UNSEENTTT. Event Website TO DONATE, PARTICIPATE IN THE RAFFLE, AND BUY TIX: (bit.ly/chickpeasbirthdaybash)https://www.simpletix.com/e/chickpeas-birthday-bash-tickets-101957#hostIG: @skatewithchickpea and @tamhixsonSUPPORT @BROWNGIRLRISESupport the show (https://www.unseentttpodcast.com)

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about child abuse and neglect. If you are in immediate danger or know of a child who is in danger, please call 911. This is my second conversation with Savannah Steiger, Care Coordinator and Educator for Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. While Savannah and her colleagues work on this issue all year long, they are using April as a time to highlight this issue in Hancock and Washington Counties. Among other things, Savannah and I discuss: What is the Prevention Council? How and when did it get started? How many Councils exist in Maine and what are their areas of focus? What is considered child abuse and neglect? What are the risk factors for child abuse and neglect and why are they important to recognize in addressing this issue? How has the pandemic impacted child abuse and neglect? How many cases of child abuse and neglect were there in Maine last year? What can we do as a community to minimize child abuse and neglect? What types of programs does Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council offer to parents, caregivers, community agencies and the general public? What should I do if I suspect child abuse and neglect? Contact Information: To report child abuse/neglect: 1-800-452-1999 Savannah Steiger: phone (text or call)-207-271-8199 or email ssteiger@sun-rise.org Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council website: https://sun-rise.tv/can-council/ Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council phone number: 207-255-8273 To contact Anne West to sign up for a Front Porch session in Deer Isle: ihwf1966@gmail.com

Guests: John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, On to discuss President Biden's crackdown on ghost guns. Andi Buerger, Founder of Voices Against Trafficking, On to discuss National Child Abuse Prevention Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and we have a special guest from the County family! Jeany Zepeda, Interim Director of San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services, joins the podcast to talk about the importance of child abuse prevention and about the stigma surrounding reporting child abuse. To report suspected child abuse and neglect (800)827-8724. Visit https://hs.sbcounty.gov/cfs/ for more info. For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

This episode of “Nurturing Well-Being with Kurt Kelly” features Chris Lolley, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Florida, recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Listen in as we discuss how members of the community can proactively provide support to parents so all of Florida's children can be happy, healthy, and free from abuse and neglect. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fl-children/support

LNL speaks with the Children's Advocacy Center of Illinois on the first day of National Child Abuse Prevention Month to understand the issue of child abuse and what can be done to prevent it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/local-news-live-daily/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

White House Proclamation Goals Condemn and combat child abuse – physical, emotional, sexual, and online sexual exploitation Heighten awareness of risk factors Highlight importance of supporting families Child abuse occurs at all socioeconomic and educational levels, and in all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds Key tool for fighting child abuse is prevention Child Abuse Statists – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention At least 1 in 7 children have experienced abuse or neglect in the past year In 2019, there were 73 million children in U.S. In 2019, 1,840 children died from abuse and/or neglect Long-term economic burden of child abuse and neglect is enormous 2015 estimate – $428 billion, comparable to economic costs of strokes and Type 2 diabetes Risk factors Risk Factors for Individual Perpetrators Caregivers with drug or alcohol issues Caregivers with mental health issues, including depression Caregivers who don't understand children's needs or development Caregivers who were abused or neglected as children Caregivers who are young or single parents or parents with many children Caregivers with low education or income Caregivers experiencing high levels of parenting stress and economic stress Caregivers who use spanking and other forms of corporal punishment for discipline Caregivers in the home who are not a biological parent Caregivers with attitudes accepting of or justifying violence or aggression Risk Factors for Families Families that have family members in jail or prison Families that are isolated from and not connected to other people (extended family, friends, neighbors) Family violence, including relationship violence Families with high conflict and negative communication styles Risk Factors in Communities Communities with high rates of violence and crime Communities with high rates of poverty and limited educational and economic opportunities Communities with high unemployment rates Communities with easy access to drugs and alcohol Communities where neighbors don't know or look out for each other and there is low community involvement among residents Communities with few community activities for young people Communities with unstable housing and where residents move frequently Communities where families frequently experience food insecurity Role of Technology Number of children using a mobile device has more than doubled in last few years Parents have legitimate concerns about online safety “Sad fishing” – Predators search “for kids who seem sad, lonely, or depressed based on their public profiles on a variety of social media platforms.” “Online sexual exploitation” Grooming Live streaming consuming child sexual abuse material Coercing and blackmailing children for sexual purposes (“sexploitation”) Preventative Measures Child Abuse in General Individuals Caregivers who create safe, positive relationships with children Caregivers who practice nurturing parenting skills and provide emotional support Caregivers who can meet basic needs of food, shelter, education, and health services Caregivers who have a college degree or higher and have steady employment Families Families with strong social support networks and stable, positive relationships with the people around them Families where caregivers are present and interested in the child Families where caregivers enforce household rules and engage in child monitoring Families with caring adults outside the family who can serve as role models or mentors Communities Communities with access to safe, stable housing Communities where families have access to high-quality preschool Communities where families have access to nurturing and safe childcare Communities where families have access to safe, engaging after school programs and activities Communities where families have access to medical care and mental health services Communities where families have access to economic and financial help Communities where adults have work opportunities with family-friendly policies Online Sexual Abuse Familiarize yourself with the apps and online services used by each child and supervise activity Open lines of communication Acknowledge importance of online interactions for children Persistent discussion of online safety over a long period time, beginning early and adjusting to age and maturity of each child Clear and reasonable rules regarding online activity, developed in conversation with each child Deploy technology to assist in child safety, but don't expect it to replace adult supervision Assist each child in setting and adjusting privacy controls Resources - #2022–04–04 Children's Trust Fund of Alabama Awards Grant to Create Digital Safety Video to Better Educate Alabaman's Youth https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/566781873/children-s-trust-fund-of-alabama-awards-grant-to-create-digital-safety-video-to-better-educate-alabama-s-youth - #2022–04–03 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Maui events promote healthy keiki https://mauinow.com/2022/04/03/april-is-national-child-abuse-prevention-month-maui-events-promote-healthy-keiki/ - #2022–04–02 Juneau recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month https://www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/juneau-recognizes-child-abuse-prevention-month/ - #2022–04–01 Nebraska To Recognize April As Child Abuse Prevention Month https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-to-Recognize-April-as-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month–04012022.aspx - #2022–03–31 A Proclamation on National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2022 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/03/31/a-proclamation-on-national-child-abuse-prevention-month–2022/ - #2022–03–28 Flickr Press Release https://blog.flickr.net/en/2022/03/28/building-a-safer-flickr-for-generations-to-come/ - #2022–03–16 Protecting children from online abuse https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/online-abuse - #2021–11–01 How to protect children from online sexual harm https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/how-to-protect-children-from-online-sexual-harm/ - #2021–10–25 U.S. Department of Justice – Keeping Children Safe Online https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus/keeping-children-safe-online - #2021 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/guide_2021.pdf - #2019–12–07 How to Protect Your Children From Online Sexual Predators https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/us/protect-children-online-sex-abuse.html - [n.d.] End Violence Against Children Online https://www.end-violence.org/safe-online - [n.d.] Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/ - [n.d.] U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime – Online child sexual exploitation and abuse https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/cybercrime/module–12/key-issues/online-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse.html - [n.d.] U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/index.html - [n.d.] U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Preventing Child Sexual Abuse https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childsexualabuse/fastfact.html

Anna is joined by Taylor Fontaine, a Vermont teacher and a survivor of sexual assault. Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Crime Victims' Rights Week