Today on Keeping Kids Safe - A Bright Futures podcast for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation - we’re going to deep dive into how to help young people overcome harmful sexual behaviours.

In this episode we go to Adelaide, to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s Bright Futures forum, to hear the latest research from four experts in this field, and what parents and carers need to be aware of.

Firstly we hear from Alan Jenkins who has worked in the space of addressing violence and abusive behaviour for more than 35 years. He was the director of NADA consulting - an independent service that provides intervention in family abuse and workplace harassment.

We also hear from Professor Dale Tolliday, an internationally renowned researcher and practitioner, who has more than three decades of experience working with people who have sexually harmed others and was awarded an Order of Australia medal in 2014 in recognition of this work.

We then go to Dr Deirdre Thompson who is the director of therapeutic and support services at Bravehearts. She was instrumental in developing the Turning Corners program which provides early intervention for young people around harmful sexual behaviours.

And finally we hear from Dr Tessa Opie who is the founder of `inyourskin’ and an advocate for healthy consenting relationships, working as an expert consultant for several Education Departments helping young people navigate best practice consent education and preventing sexual assault.

It's time for difficult conversations to shine light on this hidden topic. This podcast talks openly about child abuse, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation and harmful sexual behaviours. 
 
Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on how to teach your child safety in the world today. 
 
REMINDER: As Denise says in the podcast - Take care when listening. Please contact Lifeline if you need support after listening to this, on 13 1114 or you can call 1800 Respect.
 
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This podcast is produced by Nance Haxton with production assistance from Michael Adams. To get in touch with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/ or phone 1300 326 435
 
CREDITS
 
Host: Nance Haxton 
 
With thanks to Alan Jenkins, Professor Dale Tolliday, Dr Deirdre Thompson and Dr Tessa Opie

 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation - 1300 326 435 or https://danielmorcombe.com.au/bright-futures/