NAASCA ORG
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Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2663
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2663
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 2663
Thursday 20th May 2021
Join Dr. Laura Jean McGuire as she discusses child abuse prevention and creating a trauma-informed, consent-focused culture for healing and recovery.
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Trauma-informed education is crucial for prevention.
- Creating Cultures of Consent offers resources for educators.
- NAASCA focuses on child abuse prevention and recovery.
- Teachers play a vital role in identifying and addressing trauma.
Every single person is born with an inalienable right to their own body, their own mind, their own spirit.
In this insightful episode, Dr. Laura Jean McGuire joins the podcast Stop Child Abuse Now to discuss crucial topics related to child abuse prevention, trauma-informed care, and her book, Creating Cultures of Consent. Dr. McGuire, a nationally recognized sexuality educator and trauma-informed specialist, emphasizes the importance of addressing cultural norms that often protect predators and perpetuate abuse. As she shares her journey, Dr.
McGuire highlights the need for educators and parents to have tangible resources to facilitate conversations about consent and prevention with young people. This episode is recorded during Mental Health Awareness Month, making the discussion even more pertinent. Dr. McGuire's work with the National Center for Equity and Agency focuses on providing support and resources to survivors and advocates. She believes that creating a trauma-informed, culturally humble, and gender-equitable world is essential for healing and prevention.
Her book, Creating Cultures of Consent, serves as a guide for educators and parents, offering practical advice on how to approach conversations about consent with children and teenagers. The hosts, Pamela Lane Lockridge and Penelope, remind listeners of NAASCA's mission to address childhood abuse and trauma. They emphasize the importance of public education and breaking the taboo surrounding discussions of childhood sexual abuse. NAASCA aims to offer hope and healing to adult survivors through various services and information.
The episode also touches on the role of educators in identifying and addressing signs of trauma in students. Dr. McGuire advocates for a trauma-informed approach in schools, where teachers can offer kindness and support to students, aiding in their healing process. The conversation highlights how cultural scripts can sometimes contradict outward statements against abuse, necessitating a thorough examination of societal norms.
Ultimately, this episode serves as a call to action for listeners to engage in prevention and intervention efforts, ensuring that children and adults alike can find a path to recovery and empowerment.