Keeping Them Safe

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Recently a day care worker in Tallahassee, Florida, took action to protect children in her care when she noticed a man in a parked van taking photos of the children outside. In response, she took the children inside and locked the gate. The response from her management and the parents was not supportive of her actions. How do we, as Alert Adults, take the actions necessary to protect children without raising the ire of other adults in the environment?

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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 provides some easy to follow guidelines for a "safe" and magical trip to visit Santa. There are tips for parents, guardians, and grandparents about how to ensure the visit is as magical as it can be and tips for Santa to ensure that there is no worry for the parents who bring their children.

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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. 

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Many times, we are challenged by what to do or say when something gives rise to a concern. We don't want people to think we are accusing them of doing something wrong or being a predator. However, we need to speak up because there is that concern that is to be addressed to ensure a safe environment. This episode talks about ways we can take the action to raise the concern, deal with our own conversations that often thwart our efforts and focus on the safety of the environment as our goal. We even look at how to craft the conversation to ensure as much as possible that it will be well received. 

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The focus of Keeping Them Safe is on educating all adults about the ways we can create safe environments and prevent any child from being sexually molested. for over 50 years the professional community has used a particular approach that focused on educating children about prevention and adults about preventing it again. In addition, the professional community has had an eye on the most vulnerable and how to empower them to avoid the risks. We turned our attention to empowering every adult in the community to create environments where abuse cannot occur. Why this way? Why is it important to focus on all adults? Why do we have our eye on you and your friends, family, and neighbors as the real heroes of prevention? This episode lays it out carefully for everyone to understand. We want you to buy into our plan to protect children by becoming Alert Adults who Keep Them Safe. 

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This episode takes a look at what advance preparations and considerations can make events safer and more fun if they get your attention. We outline the specific vulnerabilities that are present when sponsoring, chaperoning, or traveling with children and young people that are not your own and the standards of behavior that you, as the adult, can and must bring to the situation to ensure a great experience for all involved.