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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaNational Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888. If you SEE something, SUSPECT something, SAY something!Send us a textThis short episode is a reminder that January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. The National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1-888-373-7888. If you see something or suspect something, say something. Please share this information with others!Don't forget Child Sexual Abuse Prevention by Zina episodes 15-18 is a series on Human Trafficking. I encourage you to go back check them out. Thanks for stopping by!ZinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or...
2026-01-0904 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaHappy New Year! Take Good Care of YOU! Thanks for Caring for Our Kids!Send us a textDropping a little Happy New Year message to you all. Thank you for your support and for caring for children everywhere. Continue to educate yourselves on child sexual abuse prevention. January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. I have dropped previous podcasts on HT, however it definitely warrants additional updated information. I will be back focusing on the current Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, which is a component of Human Trafficking. Take care of yourselves. Your story is yours to write in 2026!Thanks for stopping by! Zin...
2026-01-0100 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaHoliday Focused Gentle Reminder to Respect Children's Feelings Around Santa and OthersSend us a textWe are excited to be BACK! This holiday focused episode is super short to let you know we will be rolling back out in full swing in January 2026 AND it provides a gentle reminder to respect your child's feelings if they are uncomfortable/sad/scared to be near Santa, especially being placed on his lap. This episode offers different alternatives for your photo op with Santa, family or friends if your child is not wanting to participate. Bottom line is to always respect and acknowledge your child's feelings. Thanks for listening!
2025-12-0401 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaDefining Exhibitionism as it Relates to Child Sexual AbuseSend us a textThis podcast provides a definition of Exhibitionism and how children may be affected by the inappropriate exposure, and why support and counseling is needed to help children navigate through this form of abuse. Thank you so much for supporting this podcast!Zina Support the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or...
2024-11-1411 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaProtecting Children from VoyeurismSend us a textIn this podcast, we will discuss steps to protect children from voyeurism in the real world, as well as online. Voyeurism is a behavior or practice in which an individual gains sexual gratification by observing others, typically without their knowledge or consent, while they are undressing, engaging in sexual activity, or in a state of undress. The main targets of voyeurism are usually women and children, however, men and boys are not excluded from being victims. Listen to the podcast to learn more!Thanks for checking us out!Zi...
2024-09-2308 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaA short little THANK YOU...and Mom (read episode description)Send us a textThis podcast is a verbal thank YOU note to my dedicated listeners!! I would not be here without YOU!! You all are GREATLY appreciated!!I also tapped into a little bit about my personal life. This was not mentioned in this episode, but the only reason I chose to hang up my face-to-face work with children and adults in regard to sexual abuse was because my mother has dementia. I chose to care for her and manage her care team to be able to keep her in her own home, which...
2024-09-0704 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaChild Sexual Predators on the Dark WebSend us a textThis episode focuses on what the Dark Web is and how Child Sexual Predators use the Dark Web to target our children, traffic children and communicate with other predators about our children.Thanks for listening!Z Support the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is f...
2024-08-2320 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaHow Online Sexual Predators Target Our Children and MoreSend us a textThis podcast talks about online sexual predators and how they manipulate and target our children, as well as different parental controls for digital devices. This site was not mentioned in the podcast, however it has great information on activating parental controls on different devices and platforms...internetmatters.org. Go check it out!! Thanks for joining me today :)ZinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & I...
2024-08-1321 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaEducating Children on CSEC, Part 4 of the Human Trafficking SeriesSend us a textThis podcast is part 4 of a 4-part series on Human Trafficking, specifically on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. Included in this podcast are strategies traffickers use to target your children, how to educate your children on the subject, as well as educational links provided for parents and children...and more!- **Hotlines and Help Centers:** Inform your children about hotlines and organizations they can contact for help, such as the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888) and the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453).***********************************************************************************Links providing...
2024-08-0329 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaCSEC Myths and Facts, Part 3 of 4 on Human TraffickingSend us a textThis podcast goes over Myths and Facts of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, part 3 of a 4-part series on Human Trafficking. Be sure and join us next week when you will be given additional links and prevention information to help you better protect your children from CSEC traffickers. YOU are greatly appreciated!! Zina Go to this link to gently support this podcast through Buy Me a Coffee https://coff.ee/csapreventionbyzinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any...
2024-07-2514 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaCSEC, Part 2 of 4 on Human TraffickingSend us a textThis podcast, part 2 of a 4-part series on Human Trafficking, explains what Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children is, aka CSEC. Different forms of CSEC, statistical data, laws, ways pedophiles target children, and more is presented. I encourage you to watch the movie Sound of Freedom (not for young children). This movie is based on a true story about CSEC. This is real. It's happening everywhere. I will be providing additional information via podcasts specifically on CSEC in the future outside of this 4-part series.Thanks...
2024-07-2223 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaShort Delay in Part 2 of Human Trafficking Series on CSEC. It's Coming!Send us a Text Message.THANK YOU for your patience as we ran into some unexpected issues causing a delay in publishing episode 16 on CSEC. We'll be back super soon with the full episode!!!Zina Email me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 to receive services for current or past sexual assault. RAINN is for any age victim of sexual abuse. Mental Health America mh...
2024-07-1901 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaPart 1 of 4, Human Trafficking OverviewSend us a textThis podcast is part 1 of a 4 part series on Human Trafficking. Part 1 is an overview of Human Trafficking. Part 2 will be discussing CSEC, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. Part 3 covers Myths and Facts of CSEC. Part 4 will be educating your children on Human Trafficking, specificially CSEC prevention. We will also provide you with links to gather additional information on these topics where many of the websites include free pdf fact sheets, as well as age appropriate videos to assist in educating your own family. The website mentioned in this pod...
2024-07-1113 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by Zina10 Myths and Facts About Child Abuse from the National CACSend us a textThis short little podcast reviews 10 Myths and Facts of Child Abuse from the National Center for Child Advocacy. A free pdf download is offered at the NCAC website, or you can request one from csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com. We'll be happy to send it to you! Happy July 4th! Be safe!Zina Support the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.rainn.org, or ca...
2024-07-0409 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaPenis and Vagina, Teach Children the Language Needed for Their SafetySend us a textToday’s podcast is about teaching children the importance of knowing the proper name of all of their body parts. Yep, even their penis and vagina! Just a reminder this is NOT a sex education podcast. This podcast is about protecting children from being sexually abused and getting them the help they need in the event someone is trying to sexually abuse them, or if they have been sexually abused. Children need to know the proper name of their genitals to have the language to tell a safe adult if someone is touching th...
2024-06-2716 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaPart 2 of 2, Child on Child: Body Curiosity or Sexual Abuse?Send us a textToday’s podcast is part two of ‘Child on Child: Body Curiosity or Sexual Abuse’. Part one dropped last week which was episode 11. It was about normal childhood curiosity . If you haven’t listened to it, you might want to go back and check it out first before listening to this one. Our focus today is when one child is sexually abusing another child. I will go over the concerning ‘child on child’ behaviors, what to look out for, why they may be doing the behavior, getting help for the victim child as well...
2024-06-2028 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaPart 1 of 2, Child on Child: Body Curiosity or Sexual Abuse?Send us a textToday’s podcast is split into two segments. The main subject of these 2 podcasts in regard to child sexual abuse is what some professionals may call ‘child on child’. This is where the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator are both children.Part 1 focuses on normal childhood curiosity about little bodies. The podcast immediately following this one, Part 2, will elaborate on the 'concerning behaviors' between 2 children.Thanks for listening!ZinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any qu...
2024-06-1310 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaMale Victims of Child Sexual AbuseSend us a textThis podcast provides information about male victims of child sexual abuse, such as, how to help a child victim, what to say to an adult male survivor of child sexual abuse and how to assist them in healing from their childhood trauma. Also, the question of do all male victims turn into offenders is addressed (short answer is NO!). What about their healing? Listen to the podcast to learn more!Thanks for listening!ZinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions o...
2024-06-0615 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaTriggers and Coping Strategies for Young Children and Teen Victims of Child Sexual AbuseSend us a textWelcome back!This episode defines what triggers and coping strategies are in general and goes more in depth on triggers and coping strategies in young children and teens who have been victims of child sexual abuse. Provided are specific examples for both age groups, young children and teens, of possible triggers and coping strategies, or skills, as some people call them. Thanks for listening!ZinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Ev...
2024-05-3015 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaReview of Mental Health Issues Possibly Related to Child Sexual AbuseSend us a textYour mental health is a part of your physical health and is very important, as you are. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it was decided we would focus on the importance of knowing the different mental health issues that could possibly be related to child sexual abuse trauma and the huge significance getting help can make, even if the traumatic event occurred many years ago. The three articles reviewed provide the different mental health problems that could be linked back to CSA. The articles are from RAINN, Psychology T...
2024-05-2331 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaThe Development and Purpose of Child Advocacy CentersSend us a textThis podcast explains how Child Advocacy Centers developed, what purpose they serve in helping child sexual abuse victims and their families, and how they work with investigative agencies in gathering evidence. Also discussed is the National Children's Advocacy Center located in Huntsville, Alabama, which was the very first CAC. Listeners are encouraged to go to the NCAC website and venture around. www.nationalcac.org There is so much more to learn about CAC's, which will be addressed in future podcasts. Thanks for stopping by!ZinaSupport the sho...
2024-05-1615 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaAn Overview of Six Children’s Body Safety BooksSend us a textThis episode provides an overview of six children's body safety books with high ratings. All of these books are available on Amazon, in addition to many, many more. The books mentioned in this episode are:1. Where Hands Go. An Introduction to Safe and Unsafe Touches2. Body Safety Book for Kids by Tim3. My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes4. My Body is Special and Private5. Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect6. Teach Your Dragon Body Safety Also mentioned was Sa...
2024-05-0917 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaIntroducing the Body Safety Chat to your ChildSend us a textThis episode is just what the title states...and more. While communication with your child is still key in keeping them safe, information on teaching body boundaries is provided for you on what to do and what not to do (Santa Clause/family example).A segment on how to teach your child the name of their anatomy is discussed. Children need to know this in the event they need to tell you something involving their body, or someone else's body. Safe and unsafe touches are discussed. Examples are provided throughout this ep...
2024-05-0219 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaCommunicating with Your Child about Physical Problems Possibly Associated with Child Sexual AbuseSend us a textHi Everybody!This episode picks up where the previous episode left off from talking about visual physical indicators, moving forward, to physical problems you cannot see, as a possible result of child sexual abuse. An introduction to Child Advocacy Centers is discussed. A reminder is provided to have a child seen by a doctor if any physical indicators are exhibited, to medically treat the child and to discuss the possible sources of the physical problem. Sample questions on speaking to a child about physical problems such as anxiety, headaches, and more are...
2024-04-2517 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by Zina Invitation to Facebook Group Bonus EpisodeSend us a textHi Everyone! Just tossed this together to invite you to our facebook group. Pop on over and join us. If you have any information you would like to share with others to better protect our children from pedophiles, you are welcome to share it within our private group. We are all better together!ZinaSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) we...
2024-04-2001 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaDo's and Don'ts when Inquiring with your Child About Possible Sexual AbuseSend us a textWelcome to our 3rd episode of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention by Zina. Consider this episode an introduction in speaking with your child regarding signs of possible child sexual abuse they may be exhibiting. This episode provides a sample scenario of a physical sign indicator of possible child sexual abuse on a younger child, and how to gently inquire with the child about where the physical indicators stemmed from. The next few episodes will sprinkle additional information on speaking with different age children about possible physical and/or behavioral indicators, and the...
2024-04-1815 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaIndicators of Child Sexual Abuse in Children and TeensSend us a textIn this episode, additional statistical data and indicators of Child Sexual Abuse in Children and Teens are discussed. The information was obtained from the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children 2.0 training workbook, as well as Psychology Today. Don't forget this podcast is for adults only. Thank you so much for listening!ZSupport the showEmail me at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com with any questions or comments. Every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused (RAINN). The RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) website is www.ra...
2024-04-1111 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaHost Introduction, RAINN and Child Safety WebsitesSend us a textEpisode 1 provides a detailed introduction of your podcast host, Zina Ponsell. Additionally, information on the National Sexual Assault 24-hour Hotline called RAINN, Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, was introduced as a resource for any adult survivor of child sexual abuse. The RAINN website is www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to receive services.Three educational websites on child safety were also discussed.Darkness to Light www.d2l.orgradKIDS www.radKIDS.orgNetsmartz www.netsmartz.org www.netsmartzkids.org www.nsteens.orgThanks for the visit! Follow us so you will not miss an epis...
2024-04-0416 minChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by ZinaChild Sexual Abuse Prevention by Zina TrailerSend us a textThis short episode is a brief introduction to upcoming podcasts on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, dropping on Thursdays beginning April 2024.I welcome you to join me! Send me an email at csapreventionbyzina@gmail.com. Ask me any questions you may have. We will navigate forward together in protecting children from sexual predators. I will better introduce myself and my background in child protection in episode one, provide you with some links to websites on child safety, and provide additional information to help keep children safe. Thank you fo...
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