Categories: Other, Our Perspective

The role of educators in prevention

Educators may be the single most important group in the prevention and recognition of child sexual abuse. Not only do they see and work with large numbers of children every day, but children who disclose abuse often tell a teacher. In fact, educators are the source of over half of the abuse reports made by …

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The need for educational reform

Government agencies and educational institutions constantly work together to develop strategies to improve academic achievement, particularly for children who are disadvantaged. The problem is that in many cases, we are treating a symptom rather than the root issue. Even the best educational strategies mean nothing to a child traumatized by sexual abuse. So how does …

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How to handle boundary violations

On April 30, D2L held its very first Reddit AMA on child sexual abuse prevention in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. We received many great questions that will be featured in our May blog series. QUESTION Please help resolve a long-standing debate with a friend of mine who lets her bf tickle her daughter …

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The need for child sexual abuse legislation

On April 30, D2L held its very first Reddit AMA on child sexual abuse prevention in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. We received many great questions that will be featured in our May blog series. QUESTION Do you think the government should mandate preventative education for K-8? OUR ANSWER Over the past few years, …

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Categories: News and Events, Other, Our Perspective

Dangerous Decals – What your car says about your kid

Last June, we blogged about the potential danger of bumper stickers and car decals that provide detailed information on your family and kids. Recently, law enforcement professionals began weighing in on the issue. From firstcoastnews.com: Local law enforcement agencies are warning motorists about the dangers of their bumper stickers. Allan Harnage is a huge Gator …

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