Why be an Alert Adult in 2026?

What to do when prevention fails?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137056/fan_mail/new] Regardless of how vigilant we are, there will be times when predators oursmart us and our children pay the price. In addition, our commitment to being Alert Adults can open the door to another adult who is finally willing to share earlier abuse that has not been disclosed. When that happens, how do we handle it? How do we do the right thing and protect those invoved from further harm? How do we react to hearing this about someone we care about?

Why be an Alert Adult in 2026?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137056/fan_mail/new] A discussion of what we recently learned about the "old ways" of prevention education and their failure over the long term in protecting children from predators. We look at how the approach by Keeping Them Safe actually has the potential to make a real impact with minimal effort.

April is Blue for a Reason

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137056/fan_mail/new] This episode discusses how we can emphasize the need for prevention during Child Abuse Prevention Month - April - as we sponsor Blue Monday, Blue Sunday, and other programs that call attention to the problem.

Do some risky behaviors need more attention?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137056/fan_mail/new] We know there are several potentially risky adult behaviors that create vulnerability in the environment and put children at risk from potential predators. However, are some more "important" than others? Do some of those behaviors actually raise the bar on the risk? Canadian researchers actually look at that question and have some recommendations for us about where it is important to emphasize our efforts to create safe environments.

Morgan in Tallahassee

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137056/fan_mail/new] Recently a day care worker in Tallahassee, Florida, took action to protect children in her care when she noticed a man in a parked van taking photos of the children outside. In response, she took the children inside and locked the gate. The response from her management and the parents was not supportive of her actions. How do we, as Alert Adults, take the actions necessary to protect children without raising the ire of other adults in the environment?