Protecting Your Child From Sexual Abuse, with Joelle Casteix

In this episode, I speak with a leading global expert on the topic of sexual abuse. Celebrated author and TEDx speaker, Joelle Casteix is changing the current cultural perspective on sexual abuse, and bringing light to the urgent need of conversations with children about sexual abuse and victimization. There are some mind-blowing concepts she shares, that are so simple and hidden in plain sight; making this a must listen for all Dads. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Equipping Dads with the info and building  courage needed to speak about sexual abuse.
• The importance of Dads teaching children personal protection.
• Use of proper biological terms for body parts and teaching children about boundaries and consent.
• Age-appropriate discussions, the ick factor, stranger danger, and peer-to-peer sexual abuse.
• Child protection and abuse prevention.
• Teaching children about body boundaries, consent, and the difference between tattling and reporting.
• Online pornography and today's impact on your children.
• The connection between pornography and child sexual abuse. 
• How to create a safe environment for their children to report abuse and seek help.
• Peer-to-peer abuse in schools and the importance of holding schools accountable for protecting students.
• Age of consent laws and the need for legislative reform. 

This episode is literally a workshop for men, on how to speak to their kids about a topic often reflected to the school systems - or worse - ignored. And considering the statistics are 1 in 6 listeners of this episode will have a child who will be targeted as a victim; are you willing to bet on those odds? 

CONNECT WITH JOELLE CASTEIX & SUPPORT HER WORK:

Website: https://www.casteix.com/

The Worthy Adversary

Her Book: The Well-Armored Child

Her other books

Joelle's TEDx Talk

ABOUT JOELLE CASTEIX

Joelle Casteix is a journalist and a leading global expert, author, and keynote speaker for survivors of child sexual assault and institutional cover-up.

"Victims of child sexual abuse and cover-up don't often have a voice. It's my goal to change that." 

START TRAINING YOUR KIDS NOW

Here’s a complimentary lesson I made for channel listeners on the 3 Discussions you must have with your kids about safety and survival. It’s only ten minutes long, but could be a life saving 10 minutes of your time spent.

CloseQuarterDad.com/3Discussions

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