When The Teacher is the Predator: Sexual Abuse in School, Protecting Your Teen

Sadly, reports of school staff sexually abusing students is on the rise. It's a very troubling topic that schools and PTA's can be hesitant to discuss and that parents are often untrained to handle. In this segment our guest offers insightful and practical guidance for parents. Erin Runnion is the Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for public benefit organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and abduction through programs that unite and uplift communities in the protection of all children Samantha was a beautiful, bright, joyful little girl whose life was cut short as the youngest victim of the "summer of abductions" in July 2002. Erin is dedicated to ensuring Samantha's tragic death continues to be a catalyst to engage adults in our collective responsibility in protecting our nation's children.

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A program for teachers, parents, guardians, counselors and anyone who is regularly baffled by the process of trying to raise, teach, reach, coach or manage teens and tweens. The teen mind is different from the adult mind and Dr Regina Lamourelle and her guests bring you the latest insights in neuroscience to help you make sense of adolescents.