Body Safety Blog

As we prepare to send our children back to school, it’s crucial that we prioritize their safety—both in the classroom and online. Watch my recent discussion with Kimberly King where we highlighted the pressing need for comprehensive body safety education and proactive measures to protect children from abuse and exploitation.

The Importance of Body Safety Education

One of the most critical aspects of child safety in schools is body safety education. Despite the existence of laws like Ein's Law, which mandates body safety education in schools, many educators remain unaware of its requirements.

I always stress the importance of educating teachers and administrators on grooming behaviors and abuse prevention. I'm always urging parents to advocate for these programs in their children’s schools, as they are not always being implemented effectively.

Parents as Advocates and Allies

Parents play a vital role in ensuring that body safety education is prioritized in schools. I suggest tha...

Guest Kimberly King (of @Kimberly King Books) joins me today to talk about how using her book can help kids learn exit strategies.

Kimberly's Course: https://www.kimberlykingbooks.com/proactive-parenting-school

Learn more about the book: https://isaidno.info/

Get your hands on my free PDF for all the books I recommend: https://aboutconsent.lpages.co/abuse-prevention-library-pdf/

When it comes to sexual abuse, stranger danger is a MYTH.

"Research shows that the greatest risk to children doesn't come from strangers, but from friends, family, and adults we know.

People who abuse children look and act just like everyone else.

In fact, they often go out of their way to appear trustworthy, seeking out settings where they can gain easy access to children such as sporting teams, faith centers, clubs, and schools.

Not to mention the new risk for online sexual abuse. We have to know where the red flags are and get ahead of them before trouble starts."

-Kimberly King, Author of I Said No!

This is what I'll be talking about in this video! I invite you to join me to learn more about how you can become more aware of what to look out for.