How To Protect Kids In The Digital Age

The following podcast episode contains discussions about child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

When Kristi McVee became a police officer in Australia, she quickly realized how prevalent child sexual abuse was, leading her to want to teach both parents and children about cyber safety and how to protect children. Her organization, Child Abuse Prevention and Education Australia (CAPE-AU) seeks to provide an education for parents and caregivers around child sexual abuse protection and prevention. 

In this episode, Kristi discusses the prevalence of child abuse in the rapidly developing digital age, the impact of pornography on children, and stresses the importance of frequent conversations about digital safety between parents and children.

Article: Parents—If You Don’t Teach Your Kids About Sex, Porn Sites Will

Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 87: Lisa Frost

Conversation Blueprint: Let's Talk About Porn

Visit: Child Abuse Prevention and Education Australia (CAPE-AU)

Kristi's Book: Operation KidSafe:A Detectives Guide To Abuse Prevention