Most child safety education programs miss a simple but powerful step: listening closely to children. When you pay attention to their voices, you don’t just teach safety—you build real child empowerment. This survivor-led approach creates trust and opens doors for honest conversations that protect ki...

Survivor-led education changes the way safety education connects with students and schools. When survivors share their stories, lessons about child safety become real and relatable—not just words on a page. You’ll see why programs like Childhood Victories, grounded in trauma-informed teaching and co...

Public speaking is a terrifying form of art. “Knees weak, palms are sweaty” and all that. The thought of getting in front of an audience is enough to scare even the most polished of professionals. Those that love the thrill of capturing a group are a special type of adrenaline-seeker. We never know ...

Welcome back to the classroom! After some much needed R&R it’s time for teachers and staff to head back into one of the most important jobs there could possibly be: Connecting with and educating our youth. Many of us are aware through our lived experiences that this is no easy task. Meeting the educ...

Think of a moment in your life that required resilience. Did it come right away? Did you have help? Were you at rock bottom, ...

I know I am going to be that parent. The one who shows up, asks a million questions, and wants to be as involved as possible. 

As someone who works with kids, schools, and families I LOVE those parents and grown-ups. Seeing the gatekeepers of childhood protection not just show up but actively parti...

When you work in abuse prevention, disclosures are a major part of your job. Knowing how to respond, who to tell, and the resources are all crucial. If you do not work in prevention, I want to give you 4 words that will help you remember what to do:

Believe. Validate. Report. Support. 

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Have you ever been reading a book, watching a movie, or listening to media and been inspired? I think we all have. Something in the dialogue or words can take the wind out of us. Books (whether audiobook or print) have helped me find new pathways of healing. Now, not everything I have read has spark...

VICTOR

Hey everybody, welcome to Catch the Message. Um, my name is Victor and Deanna's on the on the line with me. Say, hi, Deanna. 

DEANNA

Hello everybody. 

VICTOR

Yeah, we wanna talk about really quickly, like we're, we're very passionate. Catch the message is all about some of...