Keeping Our Kids Safe: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Preventing Sexual Abuse with Jenny Coleman (Ep. 137)
About this episode
This episode features a discussion with Jenny Coleman on preventing child sexual abuse and empowering teens through education and open communication.
In this powerful and essential episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Jenny Coleman, a nationally recognized child sexual abuse prevention expert, educator, and advocate with over 30 years of experience in child welfare. Jenny serves as the Director of Stop It Now! and the Helpline Director for What’s OK?, a confidential resource created specifically for teens navigating questions and concerns about relationships, boundaries, consent, and sexual safety. Together, we discuss: ✔️ Why teens need access to a confidential helpline like What’s OK? and how it supports young people before situations escalate. ✔️ How early intervention and education can prevent child sexual abuse. ✔️ Surprising findings from the latest What’s OK? Impact Briefing and what they reveal about the challenges today's teens face. ✔️ Practical ways parents can create open, shame-free conversations about safety, consent, and healthy relationships. ✔️ How families can proactively plan for safety and empower teens to recognize warning signs and seek help when needed. This conversation is not about parenting from fear—it’s about equipping ourselves and our children with knowledge, communication…
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