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This episode provides an overview of six children's body safety books with high ratings. All of these books are available on Amazon, in addition to many, many more. 
The books mentioned in this episode are:
1. Where Hands Go. An Introduction to Safe and Unsafe Touches
2. Body Safety Book for Kids by Tim
3. My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes
4. My Body is Special and Private
5. Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect
6. Teach Your Dragon Body Safety 

Also mentioned was Sam's Secret which is part of the radKIDS curriculum (radKIDS.org).
Thank you for listening!
Zina 

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Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

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This episode is just what the title states...and more.  While communication with your child is still key in keeping them safe, information on teaching body boundaries is provided for you on what to do and what not to do (Santa Clause/family example).
A segment on how to teach your child the name of their anatomy is discussed. Children need to know this in the event they need to tell you something involving their body, or someone else's body. Safe and unsafe touches are discussed. 
Examples are provided throughout this episode on what to say to your child if anyone makes them feel uncomfortable, regardless of who it is and any age.  Additional examples will follow in future episodes.
This episode is geared towards educating young children on child sexual abuse prevention.
Thanks for stopping by!
Zina

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Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina

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Hi Everybody!
This episode picks up where the previous episode left off from talking about visual physical indicators, moving forward, to physical problems you cannot see, as a possible result of child sexual abuse. An introduction to Child Advocacy Centers is discussed. A reminder is provided to have a child seen by a doctor if any physical indicators are exhibited, to medically treat the child and to discuss the possible sources of the physical problem. Sample questions on speaking to a child about physical problems such as anxiety, headaches, and more are presented. The importance of listening to your child on a daily basis and being there for them are also discussed...and more!
Quotes from the Darkness to Light Training workbook are included (d2l.org). 
This is the last episode published in April, Child Abuse Awareness Month. Don't forget to wear blue in honor of our children!
There is a surprise at the very end. Can you decipher it? Send me a message and tell me what the words are! Don't forget to join our private facebook group! 
[email protected]
Thanks again for listening!
Z 

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Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina

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Hi Everyone! 
Just tossed this together to invite you to our facebook group. Pop on over and join us. If you have any information you would like to share with others to better protect our children from pedophiles, you are welcome to share it within our private group. 
We are all better together!
Zina

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Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina

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Welcome to our 3rd episode of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention by Zina. Consider this episode an introduction in speaking with your child regarding signs of possible child sexual abuse they may be exhibiting.
This episode provides a sample scenario of a physical sign indicator of possible child sexual abuse on a younger child, and how to gently inquire with the child about where the physical indicators stemmed from.
The next few episodes will sprinkle additional information on speaking with different age children about possible physical and/or behavioral indicators, and the importance of it. 
The 'Do's' in this episode are:
Do remain calm when speaking with your child
Do listen to your child
Do thank your child for telling you, whether it was related to a sexual abuse incident or something else, like accidently sitting in an ant bed creating physical indicators, as in our scenario (you'll have to check out this podcast to find out where that came from),
Do tell the child I believe you
Do tell the child they are not in trouble with you
Do tell the child it wasn't the child's fault
The 'Don'ts' in this episode are:
Don't scream and yell at your child trying to gather information
Don't put words or a possible offender's name in your child's head. IF something happened, the child often will tell you, or the forensic interviewer, through gentle questioning.
Don't ask why. Why didn't you stop them? Why did you wear...? Why were you there? Why did you let it happen? The word 'why' immediately puts blame on the victim.  
Don't punish the child for not telling you what you 'want' to hear. What happened to the child may have nothing to do with sexual abuse. 
Don't blame your child.

Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Have  a blessed day!
Zina

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Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina

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In this episode, additional statistical data and indicators of Child Sexual Abuse in Children and Teens are discussed. The information was obtained from the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children 2.0 training workbook, as well as Psychology Today. 

Don't forget this podcast is for adults only. 

Thank you so much for listening!
Z

Support the show

Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina

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Episode 1 provides a detailed introduction of your podcast host, Zina Ponsell.  Additionally, information on the National Sexual Assault 24-hour Hotline called RAINN, Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, was introduced as a resource for any adult survivor of child sexual abuse.
The RAINN website is www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to receive services.
Three educational websites on child safety were also discussed.
Darkness to Light    
     www.d2l.org
radKIDS                        
     www.radKIDS.org
Netsmartz                      
     www.netsmartz.org                                              
     www.netsmartzkids.org                                 
     www.nsteens.org

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Support the show

Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina

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This short episode is a brief introduction to upcoming podcasts on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, dropping on Thursdays beginning April 2024.

I welcome you to join me! Send me an email at [email protected]. Ask me any questions you may have. We will navigate forward together in protecting children from sexual predators. 

I will better introduce myself and my background in child protection in episode one, provide you with some links to websites on child safety, and provide additional information to help keep children safe. 

Thank you for the download!
Zina 

Support the show

Email me at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mhanational.org.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network nctsn.org.
Enough Abuse Campaign enoughabuse.org
Stop It Now! stopitnow.org, Darkness to Light d2l.org,
radKIDS radKIDS.org, Netsmartz netsmartz.org, netsmartzkids.org, nsteens.org, nsteens.org, internetmatters.org

Thank you! Zina