For anyone who’s taken the “Prevent It: Taking Action to S.T.O.P. Sexual Child Abuse / Action Ondernemen om Seksueel Kindermisbruik te Voorkomen” workshop, the myth busting section is always an eye opener. When it comes to the long held belief that kids lie about abuse, it is well researched that in over 95% of cases where the children or youth have disclosed, it is ultimately proven to be true. But not everyone has taken the workshop or seen the stats.
It is an incredible story about an amazing woman, achieving an impossible feat. My mother heard about her when I was a kid, and I knew her name from news when I was a mother myself. Epic. And Real Life. Dianne Nyad, american long distance swimmer, swam not pools but …
It’s a new year and we’re kicking it off right with a “Prevent It” Workshop! Hosted by the generous and fabulous, St. Ik Wil. 🙂Come learn tips, signals, stats and other useful info to help better protect children or youth in your life, work, neighborhood.. When: Wednesday 13 March 2024 …
The Christmas season is upon us, and one of the year’s highlights for me was the Taboo Coffee Talk at Elementary School De Schelp. Wowza! Arranged as part of their “Ouderkamer” Series (where an elementary school opens their teacher’s lounge for parent’s once a week for parent connecting, themes, creative …
It’s a real dangerm, especially for youth, in the age of digital sharing of everything from personal data to private messages and images. A landmark announcement from Dutch Public Prosecutor’s Office (Openbare Ministerie) re. a 24jr old young man who seduced young girls into sending him naked pictures of themselves, and then threatened to go public with these images if they didn’t pay him.
I recall the young boy who killed himself after a naked picture of his was posted online. While looking up the case, I found more similar stories. #heartbreaking
Tip: Teach kids, from an earlier-than-you-think age, to be mindful of images they send or post on the internet or social media. And that posting nude images is a REAL red flag danger and action.
Tip: I use a phone cam mini cover (a glitter plush sticker, but there are more official items with actual sliders). These are good teaching tools to discuss and help remind about boundaries–physical AND digital. <3
Article from Nu.nl here: https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/6247670/man-24-verdacht-van-afpersen-ruim-honderd-meisjes-met-naaktbeelden.html
PS: Check the reactions in the Comments of the nu.nl article—
Article first appeared on CNN, read it here. The case shows, above all, how important it is for parents to have open communication with their kids and never make them feel ashamed for things they see or get involved in.. “Most of all, I am disappointed in my parents.” Ji-o …
Protect Young Minds back at it with spot-on info. FTND/ Fight The New Drug has been flagging science-based harms of porn and the objectification and violence against some of the participants.. its CRITICAL our kids know porn is a terrible teacher.
The last day of February, and second month of Lockdown in the new year–but work to protect kids doesn’t quit!While many sports clubs and Scouts are continuing to meet outside, and some Youth Centers are opening to offer space for youth, parents still need to keep alert for their kids. …
