Every educator dreads it.
A child whispers: “They touched me on my private parts.”
Or you see two children in a situation that crosses boundaries.
It can be awkward. It’s often confronting and it can feel overwhelming if you don't know how to handle it.
But here’s what I want you to remember: yo...

Kristi McVee
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Founder of Child Abuse Prevention and Education Australia, Kristi McVee is a Child Safety Expert specialising in empowering and educating parents around child abuse prevention and online safety. Kristi spent 10 years in the police force as a specialist child interviewer and a detective senior constable. After retiring from the force Kristi is on a mission to raise awareness and make an impact in the fight against child abuse.
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