E330: Debbie Ausburn - Protecting Other People's Children

Learn more about Debbie at:

https://www.ysoacademy.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/other-people’s-children-llc

https://www.pinterest.at/OtherPeoplesChildren/

Buy the book at: https://www.amazon.com/Protecting-Other-Peoples-Children-Strong/dp/1961293080

👨‍👩‍👧 [02:06] Debbie grew up in youth ministry and helping "at-risk kids"

📚 [05:16] The book journey: From foster parenting to defending youth organizations

📝 [07:21] Early warning signs: When organizations get overwhelmed

🔍 [09:37] Moving from policy-on-paper to a living part of your culture

⚠️ [12:48] Hard truths: Grooming happens, and it's hard to recognize

❤️ [14:20] The dilemma: Healthy mentoring relationships are incredibly valuable

📱 [18:57] Online safety: Predators go where the kids are

📊 [22:44] Stranger abduction is rare; online grooming is the real danger

👧 [25:39] Child-on-child abuse happens more often than adult-on-child

📋 [27:23] The worst thing: A policy you don't actually apply

💪 [28:09] Parent advice: Let your kids learn how to fail safely

🧠 [33:18] Kids usually tell the truth; adults corrupt memories with leading questions

❤️ [37:41] What makes Debbie tick: Working with passionate people on the front lines

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