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The Cinnamon Effect
Ep. 89 - Tips on Keeping Your Kids Safe With Kristi McVee, Body Safety Expert
Join host Kimberly Hand in this eye-opening episode as she welcomes former West Australian Police Officer and Child Abuse Detective, Kristi McVee. As a Body Safety Expert and the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Operation KidSafe, Kristi brings invaluable insights into keeping your children safe in today’s complex world.In this compelling conversation, Kristi shares effective tips and strategies for safeguarding kids both online and in person. She doesn’t shy away from discussing the controversial topic of sleepovers, revealing how they can potentially expose children to risks. Listeners will learn about the real warning signs of d...
2025-07-22
1h 01
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep9 - Empowering Children Through Storytelling with Kerri Sloper
Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, Kerri Sloper shares her journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and her mission to empower children and parents through her children's books. Kerri discusses the healing power of music and writing, the importance of speaking out, and the role of parents in preventing abuse. She emphasises the need for open communication about good and bad touching and how her books serve as tools for healing and understanding. The conversation highlights the significance of breaking the cycle of abuse and fostering a safe environment for children.
2025-07-22
43 min
The Curious Life
Protecting our Kids with Kristi McVee
Content warning: This episode discusses child abuse and may be distressing to some listeners. Please listen with care.In this urgent episode, we’re joined by former Detective Senior Constable and child safety expert Kristi McVee, to unpack how we can better protect children in today’s world - at home, in care, and online.Kristi spent over a decade in the WA Police Force as a Specialist Child Interviewer before founding Child Abuse Prevention & Education Australia (CAPE-AU). She’s also the author of Operation KidSafe, a powerful guide for families navigating child...
2025-07-11
1h 14
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep8 - Navigating Self-Development with Susan Dunlop
Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi we catch up with Susan Dunlop, Susan discusses her journey through self-development, the challenges of family dynamics, and her understanding of avoidance in personal growth. She reflects on her childhood experiences and the conscious choices she has made to improve her relationships and emotional well-being. Key Takeaways: Self-development requires conscious practice and effort. Family dynamics can significantly impact personal growth. Avoidance can hinder emotional connections and relationships. Recognising patterns from childhood is crucial for healing. It's important to make conscious choices in relationships. Personal growth...
2025-07-08
56 min
Align Yourself Podcast
Ep 15: Protecting Our Kids: A Raw Conversation with Ex-Detective Kristi McVee
I had a conversation with Kristi McVee, a former police detective turned child abuse prevention educator, about one of the most confronting and vital topics facing parents today: how to protect our children from sexual abuse. Kristi’s powerful journey from police officer to specialist child interviewer, to PTSD survivor and now educator frames this raw and enlightening episode. We unpack the most common myths about abuse (hint: it's almost never the stranger in the park), how grooming works, why it’s crucial to start consent and body autonomy conversations from birth, and how parents can build safe...
2025-07-07
1h 38
The Educator's Edit
Episode 17 - Safeguarding Children in ECEC
In this powerful episode, Jackie, Cass & Tiana explore what it means to truly safeguard children in early education. We unpack your role as a Mandatory Reporter in NSW, how to recognise red flags, and what the 2025 NQF changes mean for child-safe practice.We also share practical steps, support contacts, and expert insights to help educators take confident, informed action.🔔 Content warning: This episode discusses child abuse and may be distressing for some listeners.Support & Reporting (NSW):📞 Child Protection Helpline – 132 111📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14📞 NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511🔗 reporter.ch...
2025-07-04
27 min
Beyond the Bump
Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – we ask Kristi McVee, child abuse expert & educator, your questions from this week
This was a last-minute recording for Friday’s Bumpie Group Chat with @kristimcvee, but one we knew we needed to have 💛 Kristi is a child abuse educator and former detective, and after the awful news this week, we wanted to bring you a conversation that could help answer some of your questions and offer support instead of fear. We cover how on earth this happened, signs to look out for, questions to ask your child care centers, why it is not your fault and changes that should be made going forward. It’s heavy, but it’s important...
2025-07-03
30 min
Evolving Love
Protect Your Children - Former Detective Senior Constable Kristi McVee
Today we are having a difficult conversation on Evolving Love. A conversation that puts the safety of our children in the spotlight.To help us navigate this conversation, we have invited on child safety expert - Kristi McVee. Kristy was a Specialist Child Interviewer and Detective Senior Constable for 10 years in the Western Australian Police force.Since leaving the police force, she has worked to provide parents, caregivers, and guardians with the education, tools and strategies they need to protect children from child sexual abuse and work towards a safer future for all kids.
2025-06-30
1h 07
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep7 - Navigating Trauma: A Journey of Healing with Diane Tarantini
Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, I speak with Diane Tarantini, a body safety educator and author, about the critical importance of conversations surrounding child safety and trauma. We discuss Diane's personal journey as a survivor of childhood abuse, the significance of body safety education, and the alarming statistics regarding child sexual abuse. The conversation emphasises the need for open discussions about difficult topics, the impact of pornography on youth, and the role of therapy in healing. Diane shares valuable tips for parents on how to create safe spaces for their children to talk ab...
2025-06-24
1h 22
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep6 - Hope and Forgiveness in Parenting with Nikki Butler
Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, we catch up with Nikki Butler to discuss the importance of teaching protective behaviours to children and instilling a sense of hope for parents who may feel they have missed opportunities in their children's upbringing. She discusses the significance of recognising non-verbal cues and behaviours that indicate harm, and encourages parents to forgive themselves for past mistakes, highlighting that it is never too late to start making positive changes in their parenting approach. Key Takeaways: It's never too late to start teaching protective behaviours. Parents...
2025-06-10
1h 04
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep5 - Empowering Children: The My Body Tells the Truth Program with Colleen Murphy
Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, we catch up with Colleen Murphy to discuss the importance of teaching children to trust their bodies and recognise their own signals, especially in environments where they may feel uncertain. Colleen discusses the role of adults in fostering this trust and provides practical strategies for empowering children to navigate their feelings and experiences. Key Takeaways: Trusting your body is essential for children. Children can rely on their bodies even in uncertain environments. Body signals are truthful indicators of feelings. Empowerment comes from understanding one's own bo...
2025-05-26
1h 01
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep4 - The Fear Behind Parental Anger with Andy Briercliffe
Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, Andy and Kristi delve into the emotional dynamics of parenting, particularly focusing on how parents react to situations involving their children, emphasising the importance of remaining calm and understanding the underlying fears that often drive parental anger. They discuss strategies for effective communication and the need for support in navigating challenging conversations with children. Key Takeaways: There are people who are there to help you. Remain calm, don't freak out in tough situations. Most anger stems from fear for children's safety. Disappointment can arise from...
2025-05-13
1h 06
Why Are We Whispering? With Jennie Guay
Child Sexual Abuse: The Risks, the Facts, the Flags and Everything Parents Need to Know with former Child Abuse Detective Kristi McVee
Trigger warning: child sexual abuse1 in 6 children in the UK have been sexually abused90% of child sexual abuse is conducted by someone the child knows30-50% of all child sexual abuse is done by another child - child-on-child sexual abuseAccording to the National Crime Agency and IWF, it's estimated that there are over 830,000 adults who pose a sexual risk to children in the UK aloneAccording to the IWF, since lockdown, imagery of primary school children being coached to perform sexual acts online has soared by more than 1000% in the UK ( yes...1000%) **stats from Rape...
2025-05-05
1h 21
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep3 - Understanding Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse with Lauren B
Episode Summary: This episode of Conversations with Kristi delves into the sensitive topic of child-on-child sexual abuse, highlighting the experiences of individuals involved in the ABAR project. It emphasises the misconceptions surrounding children's behaviour in such situations and the importance of recognising the seriousness of these incidents rather than dismissing them as mere experimentation or curiosity. Key Takeaways: The ABAR project focuses on child-on-child sexual abuse. Personal experiences can shape memories and perceptions of abuse. Misconceptions about children's behaviour can be harmful. Child-on-child sexual abuse is often underreported and misunderstood. It's crucial to recognise t...
2025-04-29
52 min
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep2 - Confronting Motherhood: A Journey of Fear with Danielle Cheeseman
Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, Danielle Cheeseman shares her profound fears and anxieties about motherhood, particularly her concerns about raising daughters. She reflects on her own experiences and the challenges she anticipates in preventing her children from facing similar struggles. Key Takeaways: Danielle felt terrified about becoming a mother. She worried about her children experiencing her past traumas. Her fears were heightened by the thought of raising a daughter. She believed that the risks of trauma were still present regardless of gender. Danielle's reflections highlight the emotional challenges of parenting. The...
2025-04-15
50 min
Mark & AB - 92.7 Mix FM
Kristi McVee - Child Safety Expert & Educator
Send us a textThe best bits from Mark and AB for breakfast on 92.7 MIX FM5 to 9am weekdays LISTEN LIVE: https://www.mixfm.com.au/More Mark and AB Podcasts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2038628
2025-04-14
04 min
The Hair Therapist
Protecting Children, Saving Futures
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with child protection advocate and former detective Kristi McVee. With years of experience investigating abuse cases, Kristi shares invaluable insights into the realities of child safety, the importance of awareness, and actionable steps to create safer environments for children. From addressing hidden dangers to empowering communities, this conversation sheds light on the crucial role we all play in safeguarding the most vulnerable members of our society. Tune in to hear Kristi's passionate call for change and discover how we can work together to make every child’s w...
2025-04-07
1h 21
Conversations with Kristi
S3 Ep1 - Understanding Grooming: A Call to Action with Anna Sonoda.
Summary: In this episode of "Conversations with Kristi", Anna Sonoda discusses the grooming process that can occur with children and emphasises the critical role that adults play in recognising and interrupting this harmful behaviour. She highlights the importance of legal consequences and the need for adults to be vigilant in protecting children from potential harm. Key Takeaways: Every adult can interrupt the grooming process. Grooming often starts off appearing sweet. Grooming involves pulling children away from normal activities. Adults must be vigilant in recognizing grooming behaviors. Legal consequences are necessary for protecting children...
2025-04-01
52 min
ADHD Mums
74. Keeping Children Safe from Tricky People & Unsafe Situations with Kristi McVee
⚠️ Content Warning: This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. But if you're a parent, I encourage you to stick with it - because avoiding it won't make it go away.Most parents assume they’ll know if their child is unsafe. But here’s the reality: neurodivergent kids are more vulnerable - not because they’re unaware, but because they see the world differently.They assume people mean what they say.They trust familiar adults - even when they shouldn’t.They think be...
2025-03-24
35 min
What We Teach Our Children
EP 21 John Cardamone – Safety & Security
Disclosure Response specialist – Body Safety Educator Last time on What We Teach Our Children, Child Safety expert Kristi McVee urged us to teach our children body safety, after all we teach them water safety, road safety, energy safety – all kinds of safety…yet it’s a parent’s worst fear for their child to be abducted […] The post EP 21 John Cardamone – Safety & Security first appeared on Kim Kleidon.
2025-03-20
24 min
ADHD Mums
72. Understanding the Risks – Neurodivergent Children, Social Safety, and Grooming [Part 1] with Kristi McVee
⚠️ Content Warning: This post discusses child sexual abuse, grooming, and child safety. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. But if you're a parent, I encourage you to stick with it - because avoiding it won't make it go away.Most of us assume we’d see the signs. We believe we’d know if someone was grooming our child. But the truth? Grooming is subtle, calculated, and often happens right under our noses.In this crucial episode, former detective and child safety advocate Kristi McVee discusses the unique risks neurodi...
2025-03-17
36 min
What We Teach Our Children
EP 20 Kristi McVee – Autonomy & Abuse
Child Safety Expert & Abuse Prevention Educator In previous episodes we’ve heard stories of courage and bravery from Beck Thompson and Neil Milton whose childhood was stripped from them by predators. Child abuse is a global issue affecting millions – the World Health Organisation last year reported one in 5 women and one in 7 […] The post EP 20 Kristi McVee – Autonomy & Abuse first appeared on Kim Kleidon.
2025-03-13
24 min
I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin
Predators lurking in plain sight: Kristi McVee Pt.2
Former detective Kristi McVee has interviewed hundreds of young kids who’ve been assaulted by child sex offenders. From love bombing and online dangers to the sextortion gangs online, Kristi wants to empower children and end the insidious cycle of abuse. Listen to Kristi on The CAPE Podcast here. Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Cri...
2024-12-23
54 min
I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin
Catching paedophiles: Kristi McVee Pt.1
Former detective Kristi McVee can’t sleep if she’s not working to catch bad guys. It’s her life mission to shine a light on the predators lurking in the shadows, abusing children. The former Western Australian police officer reveals how to spot sex offenders, how perpetrators target young kids and how you can protect your children. Listen to Kristi on The CAPE Podcast here. Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch K...
2024-12-21
54 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep20 Breaking down offender behaviours with Kelly Jackson
CONTENT WARNING - discussion about offender behaviours and methodology In this episode, Kristi interviews phD candidate, criminologist and psychologist Kelly Jackson. Kelly and Kristi discuss the research around offender behaviours and methodologies used in the commission of child sexual abuse and the many ways offenders groom children. This interesting conversation explains in detail the grooming process, the types of behaviours offenders use in order to find victims, the research that proves that stops offenders from abusing kids and how parents can actually protect their children from abuse. This is a must list...
2024-12-18
1h 13
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep19 Let down and abandoned with Mel James
CONTENT WARNING - language warning, discussing grooming, child sexual abuse, long term abuse and sexual assault In this episode, Kristi talks with Mel James, lived experience child sexual abuse survivor and advocate for First Nations women enduring systems abuse. Mel talks about her personal experience with grooming and child sexual abuse, by a person in authority, who used their position of power in the community to get close to her and her family to abuse her. Mel's abuse lasted more than 10 years and was witnessed by other adults who could have protected her. Th...
2024-12-04
1h 15
ADHD Families Podcast
Ep 50 - Navigating Online Safety for Kids with ADHD
Today we're diving into the critical topic of online safety for children, especially those with ADHD. Joining us is the remarkable Kristi McVee, an ex-detective and expert in child abuse prevention, who brings a wealth of experience to our discussion. In this episode, Kristi shares her valuable knowledge on empowering children to balance their online interactions with safety and setting healthy boundaries. We'll explore the unique vulnerabilities children with ADHD face online, the risks of grooming and sextortion, and the impact of social media on their mental health. Kristi offers practical advice on monitoring digital activities, setting...
2024-11-27
51 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep18 Protecting our First Nations families with Rachel Dunn
CONTENT WARNING - language warning, discussions around child sexual abuse, domestic violence of First Nations peoples In this episode, Kristi talks with proud Palawa woman Rachel Dunn, about the impacts of domestic violence and child sexual abuse on First Nations families and the difficulties in calling-out these tragedies in culture and family. Rachel shares her story and her experience in calling out abuse within her family unit, as well as trying to advocate and protect other First Nations children and women, against the prejudice and beliefs that perpetuate and prolong harm and trauma within community. ...
2024-11-20
1h 03
The Quicky
EXCLUSIVE: Bonnie Blue Says She Can Give Your Sons Better Sex Ed
It's the story across all our feeds... Bonnie Blue; the adult content creator heading to schoolies. Blue has stirred up controversy, people outraged at her plans to attend schoolies in the hope young men will participate in filming for her online platform. In this discussion of consent, ethics & legalities... what's really got people hot under the collar? THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read Harrisons' article here Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and...
2024-11-11
24 min
Sunrise
Parents warned about adult content creators targeting Schoolies
As the Gold Coast prepares to host more than 20,000 teenagers for schoolies this week, parents are urged to have frank conversations with their kids about adult content creators putting out callouts on social media. For more, Child Safety expert, Kristi Mcvee joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-10
03 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep17 Unpacking coercive control and the impacts on families with Kate Fylan
CONTENT WARNING - language warning, discussions about domestic violence and trauma In this episode, Kristi speaks with Kate Fylan who has over 20 years experience with a Diploma in Social Worker, a qualified Counsellor and Play Therapist, primarily working within in the domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse and harmful sexualised behaviours spaces and portfolios. Kate offers an interesting viewpoint around gendered based parenting, coercive control, domestic violence, how to have conversations with your kids around these topics and repair your relationships with your children when we make mistakes. This is a great conversation for p...
2024-11-06
59 min
Mum Club
The tips an ex detective wants every parent to know - Part 2
Welcome to this bonus episode of Mum Club! This is part 2 of Em and Leah’s chat with ex-detective, author and child safety advocate Kristi McVee about all things child safety - more specifically, how to keep kids safe online, the correct way to teach them about stranger danger, what to know about sleepovers and so much more. Check out more from KristiBook: Operation KidSafeTikTokPodcast: The CAPE Podcast with Kristi McVee We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.au
2024-10-30
20 min
Mum Club
The tips an ex detective wants every parent to know - Part 1
Happy Wednesday, listeners! Today, Em and Leah are joined by ex-detective, author, and child protection advocate Kristi McVee to talk about all things child safety—more specifically, how to keep kids safe online, the correct way to teach them about stranger danger, what to know about sleepovers, and so much more.Check out more from Kristi:Book: Operation KidSafeTikTokPodcast: The CAPE Podcast with Kristi McVee We'd love to hear from you, join the Mum Club:Write to us: mumclub@news.com.auInstagram and Facebook: @kidspotTikTok: @ki...
2024-10-29
31 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep16 Why families protect child abusers with Deb Aldrick
CONTENT WARNING - Talk of child sexual abuse, intra-familial abuse, control and manipulationIn this episode, Kristi speaks with Deb Aldrick, Author, Survivor Advocate and Lived Experience Speaker about intra-familial abuse or child sexual abuse within the family group. Deb wrote the book, 'Circling the Wagons' about the different ways in which families hide and protect abusers with control and manipulation and how it effects survivors. This episode breaks down the effect and impacts of child sexual abuse and why the lack of protection and belief within our families often creates greater trauma th...
2024-10-24
1h 05
True Blue Conversations Podcast
True Blue Conversations - Western Australian Police Officer Detective Kristi McVee
On this week’s episode I spoke with Western Australian Police Officer Kristi McVee, a former detective and specialist child interviewer, she spent years investigating child sexual abuse and prosecuting pedophiles. In this chat, she gets real about the scope of the problem and the challenges you face as a cop chasing down pedophiles. She spent 10 years in the police force before retiring from the force. When she retired, she believed there was a better way to help. By taking a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach, she knew she could help prevent child abuse and break the cy...
2024-10-14
2h 35
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep15 The role trauma plays in domestic violence with Franchesca Isla
In this episode, Kristi talks with psychologist, counsellor and social worker Franchesca Isla, principal of Evergreen Therapeutic Services talking about trauma and it's impact on domestic violence both from the side of victims and perpetrators of violence. Franchesca talks about her experiences working with men seeking help for their behaviours and how trauma shows up in our behaviours and how it effects our beliefs and it can prevent us in seeking help. This episode highlights the need to seek help when our behaviours cause harm to ourselves and others and how we can do that. ...
2024-10-10
55 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep14 The 3 easy steps to child safety with John Cardamone
Content Warning - talk around child sexual abuse In this episode, Kristi talks about child sexual abuse and child safety with survivor, child safety advocate and parent, John Cardamone. John shares his own survivor story of child sexual abuse at 6 years old where his perpetrator threatened him and his family to keep it a secret. John's story highlights the importance of body safety education, believing kids and being an approachable parent. This podcast episode underlines the 3 important steps of protecting kids and how EVERY parent can keep their kids safe. Connect and...
2024-09-26
49 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep 13 Considering our kids in regards to family violence with Shannon Miller
Content Warning - discussions about domestic and family violence, suicide and self-harm In this episode, Kristi talks with Shannon Miller, a disability and family violence practice leader from the Centre Against Violence, gender-based violence advocate and father about the lack of visibility for children and young people in the conversations around domestic and family violence and gendered based violence. During this episode, Kristi and Shannon discuss the lack of consideration of the impacts of family violence on children and young people, the lack of support of children as their own victim in family violence as w...
2024-09-12
1h 03
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep 12 Teaching body safety to children living with a disability with Holly ann Martin
In this episode, Kristi speaks with veteran Protective Behaviours educator Holly-ann Martin about teaching body safety education to children living with a disability or where english isn't their first language. Holly-ann shares a wealth of knowledge on how to simplify the body safety messages to ensure our most vulnerable children understand their body safety rights and education. This is a fantastic podcast episode in which even Kristi learnt some valuable and life saving lessons. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and family so that we can all ensure our children, especially those ch...
2024-08-28
1h 03
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep11 I want to go home with Renee Marie Simpson
CONTENT WARNING - Talk about sexual abuse, child sexual abuse and the death of a perpetrator. In this episode, Kristi talks with author, youth activist, sexual abuse survivor, sexual assault group facilitator and coach, Renee Simpson. Renee is the author of the book 'I want to go home' - a book which explores and shares about her trip across the world on a sailing boat, where she sailed through storms, nearly starved from a lack of food and her journey recovering from child sexual abuse and rape. Renee now facilitates sexual assault support grou...
2024-08-15
1h 15
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep10 A guide to sleepovers and school camps
In this episode, Kristi talks about sleepovers and school camps from her experience as a detective and police officer, as well as a parent. There is a lot of pressure on parents from many sources about sleepovers, so it is important that we take the time to consider all risk factors of where your child may be sleeping overnight. Kristi breaks down her latest blogs and goes through some of the risk factors, sharing stories that have made her reconsider her stance on both school camps and sleepovers. Check out both blogs via www...
2024-08-01
46 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 E9 Keeping Consent Education Simple with Kate Raston
In this episode, Kristi speaks with We are Womxn co-founder, post-graduate Sexology student and 2024 Young Australian of the Year nominee, Kate Raston. Kate talks about her experiences as a consent and healthy relationships educator, working with young people in schools where she helps facilitates safe and open conversations around sex and consent. This conversation is a ripper for parents of school aged kids in which Kate shares many tools for parents about talking with kids of any ages about consent, healthy relationships and sexual education. Follow We are Womxn via social media especially Inst...
2024-07-18
51 min
Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode 48: Kristi McVee on consent, risk, and preventing child sexual abuse Part 2
This is the second episode of our podcast with Kate, where we discussed sexual abuse in children. Today, we will continue the conversation by exploring questions such as: What are the primary concerns of parents when it comes to the safety and well-being of their children? How can understanding the risks help protect children from sexual abuse? What role does early exposure to harmful content play in this context, and why is it crucial to address these topics early on? What are the key protective behaviours that can help prevent child sexual abuse? How does distinguishing between...
2024-07-08
32 min
The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast
Ep 7 | Child Safety & Abuse Prevention Education
On today’s episode, I speak with Kristi McVee, the founder of Child Abuse Prevention + Education Australia (CAPE), about child safety and abuse prevention education. Drawing from her experience working in the police force, as well as a child abuse detective, Kristi unpacks the importance of preventative measures in childhood abuse and the role that educators play in this. Kristi and I discuss: 🌸Myths around childhood abuse and the prevalence of abuse in Australia. 🌸The critical role of prevention. 🌸Grooming and signs to look out for. 🌸The importance of a...
2024-07-02
55 min
Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode 47: Kristi McVee on consent, risk, and preventing child sexual abuse Part 1
In this episode, the discussion is guided by insights from Kristi McBee, a former specialist child interviewer with the Western Australian Police. We explore the crucial steps parents can take to protect their children from the threat of sexual abuse. How can parents educate themselves and their children to recognise and respond to these dangers? Could maintaining open communication with your children be the key to preventing abuse? You’ll discover how fostering a non-judgemental environment can encourage children to share their concerns and experiences. What role does trusting your instincts play in identifying potential threats? We de...
2024-07-01
34 min
Parenting Collective
Child Abuse Prevention things we need to hear!! with Kristi Mcvee
On this weeks' episode I am thrilled to have @kristimcvee. Kristi spent over 14 years fighting child sexual abuse and now utilises her experienc as a police officer to teach all she knows about Child Abuse Prevention to students, parents and teachers.Empowering teachers, parents, children with protective behaviours education and abuse awareness.Kristi is also an author of "Operation KidSafe" Click here to purchase.I hope you find our conversation helpful and resourceful. Please reach out if you have any questions.
2024-06-27
55 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep8 Broken and lost in Kings Cross with Glen Fisher
Content Warning - Child Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Suicide and Self-Harm - If any part of this episode causes distress, please see the resources below for support services and help. In this episode, Kristi talks with child sexual abuse survivor and advocate Glen Fisher, author of the book Predators Paradise. Glen shares his story of resilience through a childhood of child sexual abuse and neglect from so many predators, which left Glen to a road of self harm, violence and substance abuse. Glen's turning point was when his own children were born. It was in...
2024-06-20
56 min
The Politics of Everything
226: The Politics of Child Sexual Abuse - Kristi McVee
Before we start this episode talks about a topic that may be upsetting and affect some listeners so please bear that in mind before you tune inKristi McVee is a passionate advocate for child safety and the prevention of child sexual abuse, dedicating over a decade of her life to this critical cause through her career as a police officer, detective and specialist child interviewer. As the author of "Operation KidSafe - A Detective's Guide to Child Abuse Prevention," Kristi has empowered countless parents and caregivers with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to protect children...
2024-06-12
28 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep 7 Is it safe to share photos of your kids online?
Episode 7 - Is it safe to share photos of your kids online? In this episode, Kristi answers a parents question and does a deep dive into her knowledge, thoughts and experience around the topic of sharing photos of our kids on our social media and online. Kristi goes through 3 considerations for deciding whether to post that photo of your kids or not and 7 tips on posting photos of your kids safely based on her recent blog post. If you have a question you want answered, you can always email Kristi via admin@cape-au.co...
2024-06-06
29 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep 6 My daughter's sextortion stole her life with Carol Todd
CONTENT WARNING - This episode talks about sextortion, cyberbullying and suicide. In this episode, Kristi speaks with Carol Todd, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy not-for-profit organisation based in British Columbia, Canada. Amanda was 15 years old when she took her own life by suicide due to being sexually exploited and cyber-bullied online which led to physical abuse and alienation by her peers. 5 weeks before her death, Amanda shared her story on YouTube. Since 2012, the video has been viewed over 50 million times and is used in educating children on the dangers of sextortion and cyb...
2024-05-23
1h 12
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep5 From child abuse survivor to prison guard with Mel Watson
CONTENT WARNING - This episode talks about child sexual abuse, mental health and suicide. Please listen with caution. In this episode, Kristi talks with former prison guard, domestic violence and child sexual abuse survivor Mel Watson. Mel talks about surviving childhood domestic violence, incidents of child sexual abuse by multiple perpetrators, conquering depression and suicidal ideation as an 18 year old and her experience working in the NSW prison system dealing with child sex offenders and inmates. Mel opens up about how dangerous grooming is by both predators and prisoners, the court systems and al...
2024-05-09
48 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep 4 Exposing my son's childcare abuser with Remi Fletcher
In this episode, Kristi speaks with mum Remi Fletcher about exposing her 4yo son's childcare abuser after he sexually abused him at daycare. Remi shares how protective behaviours led to her son disclosing the abuse, the actions she took after her son's disclosure and how she captured his evidence which eventually led to his abusers conviction and imprisonment. This is a really good podcast for parents of young children wanting to know how we can protect kids from abuse and minimise harm. For resources mentioned in the podcast, check out Safe4Kids via www.safe4k...
2024-04-25
40 min
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep3 Not my Kid with Jen Hoey
In this episode, Kristi talks with online safety educator and founder of 'Not My Kid', Jen Hoey. Jen shares the story of her 11yo daughter being groomed online by a predator despite her hypervigilence and the impact that experience had on her daughter and family. Jen turned her families tragedy into helping and supporting other families through her online facebook group and extremely helpful content online. Check out Jen's website at www.notmykid.com.au or via her social media on Facebook @notmykid and Instagram at @notmykid_ever. If you are also...
2024-04-10
1h 03
Conversations with Kristi
S2 Ep2 Breaking the cycle of Domestic Violence through therapy with Alison D'Vine
In this episode, Kristi speaks with Alison D'Vine, founder and CEO of SagencyWA, a men's behaviour change and family therapy clinic in Perth WA. Alison and Kristi discuss the challenges that couples face when dealing with domestic violence and explore the many reasons for domestic violence including unpacking the 'man box' and societal ideas and pressures on men and families that contribute to the domestic violence cycle. For more information about the Sagency's 22 week program, please check out their website at www.sagencywa.com.au If any part of the show causes distress, ple...
2024-03-28
1h 02
Conversations with Kristi
Surviving Child Sex Trafficking a story of handing the shame back with Gloria Masters
Welcome back to Season 2 of The CAPE podcast - a child abuse prevention and education podcast. CONTENT WARNING - This episode talks about Gloria's experience as a survivor of child sex trafficking and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Kristi speaks with Gloria Masters, founder and CEO of Handing The Shame Back, a podcast and Youtube channel with resources, survivor interviews and information for Child Sexual Abuse survivors. Gloria shares her personal story of surviving child sex trafficking as a child transforming it into her personal mission of raising awareness and hel...
2024-03-14
47 min
The Big Hearted Podcast
From Detection to Prevention: Conversations on Child Safety with Kristi McVee
GPT In this deeply impactful episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, we delve into the critical and sensitive issue of child safety within early childhood education, featuring the insightful Kristi McVee. With her extensive background as a police officer and child abuse detective, Kristi shares invaluable perspectives on the prevalence of child sexual abuse, the importance of open discussions for prevention, and the evolving challenges posed by digital environments. We explore the various types of offenders and stress the necessity of vigilance, education, and protective measures in early childhood settings. Kristi also highlights the significance of using correct terminology...
2024-02-13
1h 13
Handing the Shame Back
Survivor Tip #40: Legacy
Your LegacyThis is linked to Kristi McVee's interviews held earlier this week, and listed across social media platforms.Survivors, you can end up working in environments doing the EXACT work you wish had been done when you were suffering through the worst of the abuse.Legacy's can creep in unbidden: EG One survivor not being aware she had been abused, had spent her working life involved in the investigation of children suffering sexual abuse. In a nutshell her legacy found her: Sometimes our legacy will find us!!Go to our website (see below) for...
2024-01-25
01 min
Handing the Shame Back
Kristi McVee Interview - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2Speaker. Author. Ex-child Abuse Detective and Specialist Child InterviewerShe was abused at 6, and told her grandma who immediately contacted her father.He came and got her and she was never taken back.Kristi believes that CSA is worse than murder as entire lives have been destroyed and the impact casts a shadow over the whole lifetime. Compare this with murder: once it is done, it is over and done with.You can reach her through her website at www.cape-au.comHELPNZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, su...
2024-01-23
24 min
Handing the Shame Back
Kristi McVee Interview - Part 1
Meet Kristi McVee Speaker. Author. Ex-child abuse detective and specialist child interviewer She was abused at 6, and told her grandma who immediately contacted her father.He came and got her and she was safe from that point on.She completely blocked her memories of this, and they only surfaced once she had left the police and her daughter turned 6.You can reach her through her website at www.cape-au.comHELPNZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ L...
2024-01-21
24 min
Handing the Shame Back
Coming up this week: 22-26 Jan
Welcome to this Weekly update:On the show we have Kristi McVee Speaker. Author. Ex-child abuse detective and specialist child interviewer She was abused at 6, blocked it, told grandma who told dad. He instantly removed her from the abuser's environment. Her memories surfaced once she had left the police and her daughter turned. 6.The associated survivor tip is on the Legacy we leave as survivors.All of this, and more can be found on all our social media platforms @handingtheshameback as well as our website and social media platforms including YouTube, handingtheshameback.org and IG, FB...
2024-01-21
01 min
Off the Cuff with Kel - Conversations from the Frontline
Our Kids Matter - The Guise of Grooming
Kristi McVee is a former Detective who has worked with children who have been victims of horrific crimes. She is an Author who has written about her experiences in her book Operation KidSafe- and advocates for children and families through her education and prevention work. Grooming, one of the most deceptive tactics an abuser can use will show signs long before offending starts. Kel Humphries, your host, is a survivor of familial abuse and knows only too well the manipulation and betrayal of grooming. Join Kel and Kristi for this powerful conversation, "Our Kids Matter- Th...
2023-12-15
1h 02
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 21 The impacts of pornography on our children with Kayelene Kerr
Episode 21 The impacts of pornography on our children In this episode, Kristi speaks with ex-WA Police Officer of over 20 years, Kayelene Kerr where she talks about the impacts of pornography on our children and what we as parents should be talking about with our kids. This is a MUST listen podcast for parents of girls and boys with young children and teens especially those parents with children from 8 onwards. Kayelene and Kristi leave the podcast with ways to talk with your kids about pornography from little people all the way up to teens an...
2023-12-08
59 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 20 Navigating Social Media as parents with Maddie Graham
Episode 20 Navigating social media as parents with Maddie Graham In this episode Kristi speaks with Maddie Graham, co-founder of Changing the Conversation where they talk about Maddie's unique experiences with social media, stalkers, oversharing information and the effects of social media on young people. Maddie is a third-year psychology student at the University of Wollongong and also runs Changing the Conversation. Her heart is deeply invested in community development, encompassing school workshops, community engagement, and teaching social and emotional skills. Her mission is to create spaces where authentic conversations flourish, utilising her expertise in human be...
2023-12-01
51 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 19 Divorce and Separation support with Becca Maxwell
Episode 19 Divorce and separation support with Becca Maxwell In this episode, Kristi speaks with Becca Maxwell from Do Divorce Right about the struggles and challenges of separation and divorce when dealing with children and keeping them safe. Becca is a divorce coach who coaches women through navigating the choice to separate or in the process of separation and divorce and the conversations and choices that are necessary through the process. Kristi & Becca discuss the many aspects of separation from what to consider and managing children in two homes. Becca can be foun...
2023-11-26
45 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 18 Cyberbullying solutions and prevention with Maggie Ciobanu from YooChooz
Episode 18 Cyberbullying solutions and prevention with Maggie Ciobanu from YooChooz In this episode, Kristi speaks with mother Maggie Ciobanu who turned her own daughters cyberbullying into an app to help prevent kids from sending abusive message and make better choices before they engage in cyberbullying. Maggie explains her own daughters and family's experiences that led her to try and help other kids from becoming a statistic and victim of abuse online through the app YooChooz. Check out the Yoochooz app via the Apple store or via their website www.yoochooz.com.au Y...
2023-11-14
33 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 17 Educate 2 Empower our children with Jayneen Sanders
Episode 17 Educate to Empower our children with Jayneen Sanders In this episode, Kristi speaks with Jayneen Sanders aka Jay Dale, an author of over 100 stories and educational books for kids aged from 3 and up, covering topics such as body safety, consent, inclusion, feelings, respectful relationships and other important conversations for our children in the prevention of child sexual abuse and healthy childhoods. Jay is an active advocate who has spent her life ensuring parents and educators have the resources available to help keep kids safe and in this episode she discusses the power of education i...
2023-11-07
33 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 16 The Better Sex Ed project with Jess Douglas-Monks
Episode 16 The Better Sex Ed Project with Jess Douglas - Monks In this episode, Kristi talks with Jess from The Better Sex Ed Project about the importance of open discussions around sexuality education with your children, starting at a young age in age appropriate ways. Jess discusses the importance of correct anatomy and how good sexuality education can improve relationships and enhance their life experiences. Jess is studying psychology and is a sexuality and consent educator. You can find Jess on Instagram via www.instagram.com/thebettersexedproject/ www.cape-au.com
2023-10-31
56 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 15 How to have better conversations with your kids with Mike Dyson
Episode 15 - How to have better conversations with your kids with guest Mike Dyson. In this episode, Kristi talks to legendary human Mike Dyson. Mike is a social and emotional intelligence educator and corporate speaker who facilitates group conversations around mental health and suicide prevention, education wellbeing, healthy masculinity and corporate culture and wellbeing. In this conversation, Mike shares his 'Better Conversations with Young People' framework in which he encourages parents to 'lean in' and listen to our young people and help them explore the ideas and topics around what it means to be a hu...
2023-10-26
50 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 14 - The Cyber Safety Project with Trent Ray
Episode 14 - The Cyber Safety Project with Trent Ray In this episode, Kristi talks with co-founder Trent Ray of the Cyber Safety Project based in the East Coast of Australia about why he started this social enterprise to educate children and young people about digital citizenship and online safety. Trent shares his experiences as a teacher along with first hand stories of online child abuse and how parents can prevent their kids from online grooming and protect them with his simple advice. Find more information about The Cyber Safety Project here: www.cybersafetyproject.co...
2023-10-15
43 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 13 - The battle to protect your kids online with Sergio Zaragoza
Content Warning - Discussions about Child Sexual Abuse, Online Child Exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse Material Episode 13 - The battle to protect your kids online with Sergio Zaragoza In this episode, Kristi interviews Sergio Zaragoza, an advocate and online child exploitation educator living in Spain. Sergio worked as an investigator and moderator for big tech companies YouTube and Google among other social media companies where he was exposed to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) for over 5 years, classifying content. Sergio offers his experiences to listeners as someone who saw 1000s of vid...
2023-10-05
1h 08
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 12 - Stranger Danger, Tricky Behaviours and how to prevent your child from being groomed!
Episode 12 - Stranger Danger, Tricky Behaviours and 'how to prevent your child from being groomed' Content Warning: Child Sexual Abuse and Swearing In this episode, Kristi talks about how to talk to your child about Stranger Danger and Tricky Behaviours after her Sunrise interview 2 weeks ago. Kristi also discusses her time in Darwin presenting to the Australian College of Children and Young People's Nurses as well as her 'How to prevent your child from being groomed' workshop on Tuesday night. This episode is a collaboration of information and thoughts from Kristi from...
2023-09-29
36 min
Consider Before Consuming
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 o...
2023-09-27
32 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 11 - The power of persistence - a survivors story with Imogen Lee
CONTENT WARNING - Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming In this episode, Kristi talks with child sexual abuse survivor and advocate Imogen Lee about facing her abuser in court after years of grooming, being unheard and the power of persistence. Imogen attempted to report her abuse at age 12, 16, 21 and finally at age 28, was able to seek justice. Imogen's story shares her struggles as a child, her process from young child to grown adult reporting her abuse and how she was let down more than once by the systems in place along with the grooming and enabling d...
2023-09-22
59 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 10 Team Together Online with Sandrine Lexi
Episode 10 - Talking safe online exploration and working as a team together online with Sandrine Lexi. In this episode, Kristi talks with creator Sandrine Lexi about her card game 'All the Likes' targeted at children aged 6-10 years of age. Sandrine is the mother of 3 young humans and after seeing a tragic story of a young persons online abuse and subsequent suicide, decided there was a need for integrating online safety conversations in a safe and fun way, before they get online or before there is potential online abuse. Sandrine talks about how her g...
2023-09-06
31 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 9 Talking the talk of healthy sexuality and relationships
CONTENT WARNING - this episode is intended for adult listeners only. Please don't listen with children in the car or where little ears can hear. In this episode, Kristi discusses healthy sexuality education with sexuality expert and author, Vanessa Hamilton from Talking the Talk. This episode is a deep dive conversation into what parents need to know in regards to discussing sex and sexuality with their children in their own homes and why leaving sexuality education up to schools and pornography is NOT the way to happy and healthy teenagers. Vanessa explains how to...
2023-08-24
49 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 8 The effects of child abuse on the body
Episode 8 - The effects of child abuse on the body with Genevieve Jones CONTENT WARNING - discussions of child sexual abuse, torture, domestic violence and abuse Genevieve Jones is a child abuse survivor, advocate, protective behaviours practitioner as well having a bachelor's degree in social science. Genevieve's story of torture and child sexual abuse is way more than what was disclosed in this episode, however, her story of understanding her trauma and the way it is shown in the body is one for everyone to listen to and understand. Trauma has an i...
2023-08-16
39 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 7 The Online Safety Dilemma
Episode 7 - The Online Safety Dilemma with Paul Litherland Kristi interviews one of the leading online safety educators around the many struggles and issues our young people are having online and what we as parents can do about it. Paul was a 2022 recipient of the West Australian of the Year award, is an ex-WA Police officer (like Kristi) and has seen a change in the age of children who are being groomed and abused online. Please check out Paul via his website at www.surfonlinesafe.com.au or via Surf Online Safe's social medi...
2023-08-11
49 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 6 Deep diving into the Child Care abuse case and why he got away with it for so long
Content warning - this episode contains discussions about child sexual abuse and grooming behaviours which may be triggering for some people. Listener discretion is advised. Please consider your own mental health and wellbeing before listening. In this episode, Kristi takes a deep dive into the horrific childcare abuse case from last week in which 91 children were abused with 1623 child sexual abuse charges being laid against a male child care worker. Kristi also reads a direct post from one of the parents about how this man tricked and abused her child. This is...
2023-08-07
41 min
The Wisdom of Women
Episode 13: Online predators and child grooming – the confronting truths that all parents need to know.
Content Warning: This episode discusses in detail the experiences of a child abuse detective. Issues spoken include child abuse, child predator activities, body safety, consent, sex, grooming, sexting, and online safety. Kristi McVee Former Detective and Specialist Child Interviewer Kristi McVee shares her ‘must-have’ tips, advice, and lessons acquired during her career as a police officer where she interviewed adult and child victims and investigated child sexual abuse cases. Predators are getting smarter, and technology is making it easier. The confronting truths all parents need to know. Links: Kristi...
2023-08-07
49 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 5 The realities of grooming and its effects on survivors
Trigger Warning - Child sexual abuse and discussions around grooming behaviours In this episode, Kristi interviews Ruby Mikolaitis, a child abuse survivor and advocate, who talks about the effects of child sexual abuse, grooming and its ongoing effects in adulthood. Ruby is the podcast host of The Cocoon Podcast (a podcast produced from The Blue Butterfly Institute) and a recent university graduate. This real and raw interview will give you an insight into the effects that grooming has on our children and why it's so important to understand what it is, how it wo...
2023-08-02
39 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 4 Welcome to Sex and the psychology of sharing nudes
Episode 4 - Welcome to Sex and the psychology of nudes In this episode, Kristi talks about her conversations and experiences throughout the week and what she thinks about the book 'Welcome to Sex' by Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes. Kristi also discusses the psychology around why teens share nudes and what we as parents need to discuss with our kids. If you are looking for help in discussing these types of pics with children and your young people, check out Kristi's book, Operation KidSafe - a detective's guide to child abuse prevention he...
2023-07-30
14 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 3 Online Predators and the Dark Web take 2
Due to a glitch in the Spotify system - Episode 3 has been re-released to try and fix the bug. TRIGGER WARNING - discussions around online grooming and abuse Episode 3 - Online Predators & the Dark Web with Jessica Smith from ClickSafe Intelligence. Jessica Smith lives a double life investigating fraud for a private organisation by day and investigating online predators and the dark web at night. This was a great conversation between Kristi & Jessica about what online predators are doing to prey our kids and how they groom them. Check o...
2023-07-27
47 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 3 Online Predators and the Dark Web
Episode 3 - Online Predators & the Dark Web with Jessica Smith from ClickSafe Intelligence. Jessica Smith lives a double life investigating fraud for a private organisation by day and investigating online predators and the dark web at night. This was a great conversation between Kristi & Jessica about what online predators are doing to prey our kids and how they groom them. Check out ClickSafe Intelligence here: www.clicksafeintelligence.com You can also follow ClickSafe Intelligence and Jessica on all the socials. If you are looking for help with your young pe...
2023-07-24
47 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 2 Protective Behaviours and how to keep kids safe
In this episode, Kristi talks with Holly-ann Martin, Protective Behaviours facilitator and trailblazer, author of multiple books, keen swing dancer and a friend. Kristi & Holly-ann talk about the importance of Protective Behaviours in keeping kids safe from abuse, pornography, cyber safety as well as her work in rural communities around Australia. Check out Safe4Kids website here: https://safe4kids.com.au If any of today's episode is triggering or upsetting, please check out the links on CAPE-AU's website: https://www.cape-au.com/free-resources To check out Kristi's book, Operation KidSafe...
2023-07-22
51 min
Conversations with Kristi
Episode 1 Introduction of The Operation CAPE podcast
Our first episode is an Introduction to the Operation CAPE podcast - a child abuse prevention and education podcast including an introduction of the show's host Kristi McVee. TRIGGER WARNING - in all episodes we will be talking about child sexual abuse including victim/survivor's stories. This can be triggering and cause distress. Please see the bottom of these show notes for resources to assist if this is the case. Kristi can be located on social media both on Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok here: https://linktr.ee/capeau To purchase a signed copy...
2023-07-18
30 min
First Time Parents Podcast
Kristi McVee, "1 in 4 children will be a victim of child sexual abuse."
Ex-child Abuse Detective & former Cop Kristi is on a mission to NORMALISE child protective behaviours & conversations in your family. THESE STATS ARE WHY THIS CONVO IS SO IMPORTANT ON THE POD TODAY. 1 in 3 girls are /will be a victim of child sexual abuse. 1 in 5 boys are/ will be a victim of child sexual abuse. MORE than 90% of the time, it IS someone YOU know who harms your child. Kids wont tell YOU anything unless you empower and educate your little ones & it starts NOW with protective behaviours. L...
2023-07-18
33 min
I Catch Killers Presents: Breaking Badness
Predatory: Twisted minds| 2
Subscribe to Crime X+ today To understand how to protect our kids from predators, we first have to understand how they operate. Gary and Madeleine sit down with Forensic Psychologist Dr Sarah Yule to get inside the mind of paedophiles. Later, Gary is joined by former Detective and Child interview Specialist Kristi McVee to learn about the challenges facing cops tracking down offenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-12
1h 13
Do Divorce Right Podcast
Episode 39 - Protecting Your Children, With Kristi McVee
Welcome to the Do Divorce Right podcast. Today, we are privileged to have with us an expert in Child Safety, Kristi McVee, who is renowned for her extensive experience as a Retired Senior Constable in the WA Police Force. She is a child safety strategist, child abuse prevention advocate, speaker, and author. In this episode, we delve into advice for women on how to ensure their children's safety during separation and divorce. Don't miss these valuable insights! You can find Kristi on Instagram at @kristimcveeauthor Visit her website at www.cape-au.com
2023-06-27
51 min