Elizabeth experienced child sexual abuse as a child, and then she experienced the unthinkable—her own children were victimized. Elizabeth speaks from experience as a survivor herself and as a mother of survivors as she talks about how parents and safe adults can best help children heal. She is now the founder of Operation Innocence, an organization dedicated to stopping child sexual abuse in the military community.

Show Notes:
-Content warning: Today’s episode includes mentions of sexual abuse and pedophilia.

-View the full transcript and related links at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-2-14

-Chat 24/7 with the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

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