For the March Teaming Against Trauma Podcast, Anna-Claire chatted with Kali and Amelia- two amazing therapists/forensic interviewers from our clinical team - about body safety! Listen to learn about what KPCAC offers to keep children safe and how parents/caregivers can start the conversation early with the children in their care and keep it going through the teen years.

Recommended Books: Ages 3-8

1. My Body Belongs To Me: By Jill Starishevsky : Uses simple, reassuring language to teach children that their body belongs to them and that they have the right to say no to unwanted touch.
2. I Said No! By Kimberly King : Written from a kid’s perspective; very relatable and empowering.
3. My Body! What I Say Goes! By Jayneen Sanders : Teaches children about body autonomy, safe vs. unsafe touches, and the power of saying “no” in a very fun, engaging way.

Recommended Websites

1. National Children’s Advocacy Center-www.nationalcac.org : Offers resources for parents, caregivers, and educators on preventing child abuse and talking to kids about body safety. Provides training, guidance for disclosures, and community support programs. Great for learning how to respond if a child shares something concerning.
2. Darkness to Light-www.d2l.org : Provides practical, easy-to-follow training for parents, caregivers, and communities. Focuses on prevention, recognizing warning signs, and teaching kids about boundaries and body safety in a calm, empowering way.
3. National Children’s Alliance-www.nationalchildrensalliance.org : Focuses on supporting child advocacy centers across the country. Offers resources and guidance for parents on child protection, safety education, and navigating the legal and support systems if abuse occurs.
4. Stop It Now!-www.stopitnow.org : Specializes in prevention and education. Provides tips for talking to children about body safety, recognizing early warning signs, and building safe environments.

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In this episode, Anna-Claire talks to Taylor and Rachael, two of KPCAC's Forensic Interviewers/Therapists about teen dating violence. They discuss warning signs, how to talk to your teen about dating violence, modeling healthy relationships, current and proposed laws, and how to reach out for help.

Gavins Law makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime.

Proposed Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act:

• Define teen dating violence as physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence between people 18 and younger in a dating relationship.
• Allow a teen victim to request a protective or restraining order (without parental consent if 16 or older).
• Make violating this teen dating violence law a criminal offense that is in addition to any underlying charge (e.g., assault).
• This legislation is still under review and not fully in effect

Resources:

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474

Text “LOVEIS” to 22522

Loveisrespect.org

Rainn.org

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In this episode, Anna-Claire speaks to Thrive Program Coordinator Nicole Hoffman about Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The two discuss red flags and risk factors as well as protective factors and what adults can do to facilitate a conversation with the youth in their lives.

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