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the Reagan Gray Abuse Case

Adrianne Simeone

the Reagan Gray Abuse Case

What Every Parent and Church Must Learn from the Reagan Gray Abuse Case by Alison Sutherland, founder Prevention Starts with Parents READ THE STORY HERE When abuse happens within the walls of a church...

PREVENTION

Jul 21, 2025

Rock the Talk® – Before you teach your child body safety, do this.

Adrianne Simeone

Rock the Talk® – Before you teach your child body safety, do this.

Many adults, when first expressing interest in protecting children from sexual abuse ask questions about when and how to teach their children body safety. Naturally, we want to give our children the t...

PARENTING PREVENTION

Aug 21, 2023

Rock the Talk® – The Body Safety Check-in

Adrianne Simeone

Rock the Talk® – The Body Safety Check-in

One of the most damaging misconceptions regarding child sexual abuse is the belief that children will, instinctually, disclose abuse. Many adults are unaware of how important it is to clearly educate ...

PARENTING PREVENTION

Aug 16, 2023

Rock the Talk® – Babysitter Body Safety Checklist

Adrianne Simeone

Rock the Talk® – Babysitter Body Safety Checklist

Whether you’re a childcare professional or looking for guidance on hiring a new babysitter, there are many important factors to consider when taking on or entrusting someone with the responsibility of...

ADVOCACY PARENTING PREVENTION

Nov 4, 2022

Rock the Talk® – Teaching Kids Body Safety When They Break the Rules

Adrianne Simeone

Rock the Talk® – Teaching Kids Body Safety When They Break the Rules

“I said no!” I heard these words echo out of our playroom and walked in to see what was going on. A not so uncommon exchange of one sibling poking another. “Hey guys, what have we said about listening...

PARENTING PREVENTION

Oct 3, 2020

Red Flags of Child Predators

Adrianne Simeone

Red Flags of Child Predators

Keeping kids safe from sexual abuse is not a black and white issue. Even experts on the issue who have interviewed convicted child molesters remark on how “likable” they appear. It’s the grey area whe...

ADVOCACY PARENTING PREVENTION UNDERSTANDING ABUSERS

May 21, 2019

Five Ways Parents Can Deter Predators

Adrianne Simeone

Five Ways Parents Can Deter Predators

We often refer to the saying “never get between a mother bear and her cubs” – and that is the reaction we want potential predators to take away with them if they should ever cross our path. As much as...

PARENTING PREVENTION

May 16, 2019

Body Safety Sleepover Checklist

Adrianne Simeone

Body Safety Sleepover Checklist

A very brave 8 year old girl in Kentucky started 2018 by filing a report of sexual abuse at the hands of her friend’s father during a sleepover. (Link to story here ) While some families have a ‘no ...

PARENTING PREVENTION

Mar 20, 2019

Think All Child Molesters are Pedophiles? Think Again.

Adrianne Simeone

Think All Child Molesters are Pedophiles? Think Again.

Categorizing those that sexually abuse children as predatory pedophiles is not only a common misconception – it’s also dangerous. It gives us a sense that offenders are easier to identify through groo...

PREVENTION UNDERSTANDING ABUSERS

Dec 2, 2018

Sexual Abuse Doesn’t Take a Break During the Holidays

Adrianne Simeone

Sexual Abuse Doesn’t Take a Break During the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song goes. And it often is; with an overload of favorite foods, family, friends, and festivities. There is a lot that people look forward to, even i...

PARENTING PREVENTION

Nov 21, 2018

The Conversation We Need to Have With Teachers

Adrianne Simeone

The Conversation We Need to Have With Teachers

This afternoon, I sent an email to my children’s teachers. I don’t know why it took so long for me to think to do this, but I am going to make an annual habit of it because I think it is essential, no...

ADVOCACY PREVENTION

Sep 11, 2018

When ‘Playing Doctor’ Gets Private, Don’t Walk Away

Adrianne Simeone

When ‘Playing Doctor’ Gets Private, Don’t Walk Away

Recently a supporter shared this article with advice from Deborah Roffman regarding the issue of children sharing private parts with one another. While this is not an uncommon situation, nor necessari...

PARENTING PREVENTION

Jun 20, 2017

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