Body Safety Blog
A more in-depth analysis on all things body safety, boundaries, consent and current events.
Open Letter to Offending Pedophiles and Child Molesters
Dear Pedophile & Child Molester,
I see you.
I see the way you were hurt or shamed by someone when you were young, and that this is why you feel you need to hurt someone smaller: to numb the open wound you always carry.
You have an illness.
And like a disease, if not brought under control, this illness will continue to spread through you until it corrupts every part of your humanity.
But you can stop. This illness can be treated and cured. You don’t have to do this.
Hurt people, hurt people, and I know that maybe you’re deeply hurt and are deeply hurting innocent children.
I see how you resist admitting the truth to yourself: that this is really all about you taking control away from someone else because deep down you feel disempowered.
I see the shame you feel inside and how it propels you to make decisions that spin you further down the shame spiral—in a self-corrosive and outwardly destructive cycle— where you’ve convinced yourself that your destiny ...
Teaching Kids About Self Exploration + Safe Vs Unsafe Touch
Body literacy is what we are teaching our kids when we teach them the names of their private parts and about the functions of those parts. This can greatly reduce the risks of sexual abuse.
Here's why.
Our (as in everyone's) genitalia, unless medically different, has the most concentration of nerve endings than any other part of the body. It's one of the reasons kids notice this very sensitive part of the body when they begin to have physical self-awareness.
This typically happens before or around the time of potty training, which is when they are transitioning to other materials covering those areas of the body (from diaper to underwear) and it makes the sensations of those areas felt more prominently.
As kids develop more physical self-awareness, it's natural (and normal) for a child to explore their body and those areas in particular. We don't want to shame this self-exploration/self-pleasure because it is part of healthy development and builds body positivity.
...INSIGHTS WEEKLY: 5 FOR 5! Five things parents need to know before sending their child to a sleep over!
5 FOR 5! The top 5 abuse prevention books that all parents need for their kids!!!
INSIGHTS WEEKLY: 5 FOR 5! Five things parents need to know before sending their child to a sleep over!
5 FOR 5! Five things parents need to know before sending their child to a sleepover!
Download the free Sleepover Safety Checklist here:
https://aboutconsent.lpages.co/sleepover-safety-pdf/
INSIGHTS WEEKLY: 5 FOR 5! Five things to teach before daycare/preschool/summercamp
Learn the TOP 5 things to do BEFORE you send your child to DAYCARE, PRESCHOOL, or SUMMERCAMP in the next few weeks or months to prevent abuse.
Get my FREE Prepare to Prevent: Daycare/Summer Camp/ Preschool Guide
http://aboutconsent.com/prepare
If you'd like to learn more about my Prepare to Prevent Program, go here:
https://aboutconsent.lpages.co/prep-program/
INSIGHTS WEEKLY: 5 FOR 5! Five things I've learned as a parent in teaching abuse prevention!
5 FOR 5! FIVE THINGS I've learned as a parent in teaching abuse prevention, and how these can help you keep going!!!
INSIGHTS WEEKLY: 5 FOR 5! Five GROOMING signs you should know so you can spot a potential offender.
Carly Yoost of Child Rescue Coalition on Protecting Kids & Their New Petition
Learn more about the Child Rescue Coalition here!
Sign the 'Call it what is is. #CSAMnoCP' petition here!
DONATE and support the Child Rescue Coaltion here!
PODCAST EP 28 Confronting An Abuser + Being A Male Survivor
Episode Summary
It's misunderstood and underreported. CSA (child sexual abuse) is thought to be a crime against girls, but it's also a problem faced by boys and it's grossly overlooked. We must speak up collectively and unanimously. Jeremy Indika is using his voice to do so and in a powerful way!
Episode Notes
In this episode, we talk about Jeremy's story, how he confronted his abuser, what happened when he did, what it led to, and how that experience has moved him to continue being an advocate.
Jeremy's story is one of courage and defiance. It's a story of how we can look at our toxic masculinity culture and challenge it to dismantle it.
This episode is not just for male survivors, but for parents of children of all genders so we can all better understand how abuse can happen and how to protect ALL children.
I highly encourage you to check out all of Jeremy's work.
ABOUT JEREMY:
Jeremy is a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse. He spoke out for the first time when he wa
...PODCAST EP 27 Ending Sexual Violence For All
Episode Summary
It's Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day and I can't think of a better person to highlight than Dr. Daniela Ligiero, the CEO and co-founder of Together For Girls. She is a leader in the fight against violence against children and dismantling the taboos around the topic of sexual abuse against girls.
Episode Notes
In this episode, you'll be inspired and motivated to take action! There are so many ways we can all help end sexual violence and how we, as survivors, can overcome our challenges and thrive!
We talked about Daniela's journey from survivor to thriver to warrior.
Daniela shared the many ways that Together for Girls is making a difference all around the world.
We discussed the different strategies we can all apply in our lives on micro and macro levels to end sexual violence.
We talked about what kind of support we all need to develop our own resiliency and determination to thrive and help prevent abuse for others.
And we s
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Privates & Prevention Class
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Welcome to CONSENTparenting™!!!
Rosalia Rivera
I'm a Consent Educator, Abuse Prevention Specialist, Sexual Literacy Advocate, 2x TEDx Speaker, Co-founder & Chair of SAGE/Brave Movement, Rape Culture Disruptor, Founder of CONSENTparenting™, Host of the AboutCONSENT™ podcast, Creator of CONSENTwear™ and CSA Survivor & Thriver
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