Ep. 114: What If You Suspect Abuse? How to Keep a Child Safe – with Shalon Nienow, MD
Worried something might be wrong—but not sure what to do? Learn to recognize the signs of abuse in kids. If you ever feel uneasy about a situation, you don’t need proof to take action—just a gut feeling is enough. Learn how to report suspected abuse, when to speak up, and how your concern could make all the difference in keeping a child safe. Resources: Childhelp: 1-800-4-A-CHILD - 1-800-422-4453. childhelphotline.org rainn.org for sexual abuse support Or stopitnow.org, which is a great site with resources for families and educators. Videos: Tea and Consent My Body Belongs to Me Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices