When Netflix released their program, "13 Reasons Why", it became a mega-hit with teens almost immediately. The series is a frank, realistic portrayal of the dark and frightening issues our kids are dealing with, one of which is rape. Believe it or not, rape and sexual assault affect our kids. In fact, 25% of high school girls – that's 1 in 4 – have been abused physically or sexually. And that number might actually be higher, as many cases go unreported. And victims aren't just girls. Boys experience this, too. Today, we're giving you some tools to help your kids reduce the risk of becoming a sexual assault victim.

<p>When Netflix released their program, "13 Reasons Why", it became a mega-hit with teens almost immediately. The series is a frank, realistic portrayal of the dark and frightening issues our kids are dealing with, one of which is rape. Believe it or not, rape and sexual assault affect our kids. In fact, 25% of high school girls – that's 1 in 4 – have been abused physically or sexually. And that number might actually be higher, as many cases go unreported. And victims aren't just girls. Boys experience this, too. Today, we're giving you some tools to help your kids reduce the risk of becoming a sexual assault victim.</p>

Christian parenting and mental health professionals from Focus on the Family help equip parents with an overview of topics that are graphically depicted in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." This podcast addresses the positive and negative effects this series has had on our nation’s youth. Parents can also download resources to help them feel prepared and confident to speak to their kids about these sensitive topics.

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