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Joan Dominguez
- Dec 4, 2020
Sexual Abuse Through the Eyes of the Media
Media coverage of sexual abuse greatly impacts education, attitudes and beliefs regarding this critical epidemic...
Joan Dominguez
- Nov 23, 2020
Three Safety Planning Parenting Tips
Creating a safety plan provides your child with the confidence of knowing that there is always a way out of an unsafe situation.
Joan Dominguez
- Nov 18, 2020
The Power of Affirmations in Prevention
Self-fulfillment can be a powerful tool in sexual abuse prevention.
Joan Dominguez
- Nov 12, 2020
Broaden Your Awareness: Sexual Abuse Myths vs. Facts
One of the main obstacles within our community that hinder prevention efforts is false beliefs about the frequency and the impact of...
Joan Dominguez
- Nov 5, 2020
Four Teen Body Safety Tips
Just as you have your own smile, your own humor, and your own personality - your boundaries are unique too. Creating emotional, physical...
Joan Dominguez
- Oct 30, 2020
Three Tips for Parents to Start a Conversation About Pornography
With digital consumption skyrocketing through social media, online streaming and even e-learning, pornography has never been easier to...
Joan Dominguez
- Oct 30, 2020
Sexual Abuse Within Domestic Violence
When we commit to a relationship with someone we know and love, we share intimate parts of our minds and souls through trust. That trust...
Joan Dominguez
- Oct 1, 2020
Tips For Promoting a Healthy Digital Wellbeing For Your Family
Digital over-dependence can create issues of anxiety, low self-esteem, and peer pressure throughout a child’s development.
Joan Dominguez
- Sep 29, 2020
Are You Being Catfished?
What happens when someone you thought you knew ends up being a stranger? One of the dangers of socializing online is Catfishing....
Nicole Escobar
- Sep 24, 2020
Cuties Movie Review and How to Use it to Prevent Sexual Abuse
Films like Cuties, songs like Cardi B’s “WAP”, and other examples are driving the standard of acceptable content lower and lower.
Joan Dominguez
- Sep 22, 2020
How to Identify Predators
Sexual abuse predators have taken to virtual and live-streaming platforms to access and share exploitative and abusive content of children.
Joan Dominguez
- Sep 15, 2020
Why Bumper Stickers Make Your Family Vulnerable
The unforeseen downside of having bumper stickers is that it creates an avenue of vulnerability by exposing private information to abusers.
Joan Dominguez
- Aug 12, 2020
Is Gaslighting Happening To Me?
Gaslighting will slowly chip away at your identity, your emotional stability and your confidence.
Joan Dominguez
- Aug 12, 2020
The Link Between Stalking and Sexual Abuse
Imagine having to overcome every day without knowing if you’ll be safe at work, at school or even in your own home.
Joan Dominguez
- Aug 12, 2020
Safety Guide for Ride Sharing Apps
What happens when the convenience of ride-sharing apps becomes a priority over safety?
Joan Dominguez
- Aug 12, 2020
Checklist for Evaluating Caregivers
Once they are hired, drop in unexpectedly and without notice so they understand that you are actively engaged in your child’s safety.
Joan Dominguez
- Aug 12, 2020
5 Tips About Unsafe Touch
Learning about unsafe touching can help protect your child’s innocence and empower them to protect their boundaries.
Joan Dominguez
- Aug 3, 2020
What is Teen Dating Violence?
In a relationship, teens share sensitive information with their partner that can be used against them through dating violence.
Joan Dominguez
- Jul 31, 2020
A Short Parents Guide to Age Appropriate Conversations
One of the most important tools in sexual abuse prevention is clear and open communication with your child.
Joan Dominguez
- Jul 24, 2020
The Reality of Child on Child Sexual Abuse
About one-third of all sexual abuse offenses are committed by children under the age of 18.
Nicole Escobar
- Jan 30, 2020
How To Find Courage To Share Your Story
When you bury your secrets, especially a secret of sexual abuse, you’re actually burying yourself alive.
Nicole Escobar
- Jan 30, 2020
How To Talk To Your Child After They Have Been Sexually Abused
For parents who discover that their child was sexually abused is a devastating and destabilizing reality. It’s like living a nightmare,...
Nicole Escobar
- Jan 30, 2020
What Is Consent?
How does anyone know for sure that someone wants to have sex with you? There’s only one way to tell - they must consent to it.