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Carlos Rodriguez joins Known and Trusted to discuss his latest book, The Ugly Underneath. The conversation delves into the dark reality of crimes against children, the grooming that underlies human trafficking, and practical steps for protecting children online. Carlos emphasizes the importance of collaboration and intervention when addressing child exploitation. He covers the Healthy Relationships Program and its impact in the San Diego area.

Listen to learn myths about human trafficking, the impact of social media on human trafficking education, and the personal cost of working in human trafficking. Carlos shares how he finds hope while making a difference in the field of protecting children.

Takeaways

• Understanding the concept of 'the ugly underneath'
• Practical steps for protecting children online
• Healthy Relationships Program
• Myths about Human Trafficking

Chapters

• 00:00 Exploring The Ugly Underneath
• 02:16 The Dark Reality of Crimes Against Children
• 05:10 Protecting Children Online
• 18:59 Preventing Human Trafficking and Grooming
• 27:09 Healthy Relationships Program
• 28:31 Myths about Human Trafficking

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• 33:01 Impact of social media on Human Trafficking Education
• 40:32 Personal Cost of Working in Human Trafficking
• 45:46 Finding Hope and Making a Difference

Michelle Peterson shares her son's experience of being groomed by a male school staff member and baseball coach, highlighting the challenges and failures in reporting and investigating the abuse. She discusses the tactics of grooming and the impact on her son and family. A mother's relentless pursuit of justice for her son, who was a victim of grooming and solicitation by a teacher, led to the first unlawful grooming conviction in the United States. The journey involved facing resistance from authorities, advocating for legal action, and supporting her son through the emotional aftermath.

Takeaways

• Grooming can happen to anyone, and perpetrators often target vulnerabilities in children and their families.
• Reporting and investigating cases of abuse can be challenging, and there is a need for better understanding and response from schools and authorities. Relentless advocacy led to the first unlawful grooming conviction in the United States.
• The emotional impact on the victim and the family is significant and requires ongoing support.

With guest, Dawn McCarty, the conversation delves into the topic of grooming for religious conversion and its impact on family dynamics. Dawn shares her personal experience of being groomed for religious conversion and the effect it had on her family. The discussion explores the subtle tactics used in grooming and what every family can do to protect their children. Learn how becoming a criminologist and an author impacted Dawn's thriver story.

Takeaways

• Grooming and safety involve behavioral patterns and situational awareness
• The importance of collaborative parenting and family safety standards
• Grooming for religious conversion
• Impact of grooming on family dynamics

Listen to this young woman explore her experience of being groomed in high school by an assistant band director. This episode addresses the mixed feelings of ambiguity and aftermath for survivors. This episode is about a subject that impacts one in ten high school students in the US. Thanks very much for listening and sharing with anyone who may benefit.

The conversation delves into the experience of grooming, manipulation, and inappropriate behavior by a high school band director. It covers the early signs of grooming, life before the harm, academic achievements, inappropriate conversations, and secrecy during the senior year. The conversation delves into the details of a teacher-student relationship, highlighting how grooming shows up in real life. It explores the impact of the relationship on the student's emotional well-being and the dynamics within the school environment. Sarah delves into the experience of grooming, emotional and sexual abuse, reporting, and advocacy for legislative change to protect students from predatory educators. It highlights the need for awareness, proactive conversations, and legislative action to prevent and address abuse in educational settings.

Takeaways

• Grooming and manipulation
• Predatory individuals can easily be mistaken as caring educators
• Delayed disclosure and realization of abuse is common among survivors
• Legislative change is needed to protect students from predatory educators

Chapters

• 00:00 Early Signs of Grooming
• 06:07 Secrecy and Manipulation
• 11:09 Senior Year and Boundary Violations
• 16:15 Senior Year and Boundary Violations
• 21:34 Setting Boundaries and Emotional Hostage
• 29:58 Public Perception and School Dynamics
• 41:48 Rumors and Manipulative Tactics
• 47:15 Physical Interaction and Emotional Manipulation
• 52:53 Emotional and Sexual Abuse
• 01:13:27 Reporting and Advocacy
• 01:29:04 Legislative Change and Prevention

The podcast episode delves into the subtle signs and patterns of grooming behavior, emphasizing the need for recognition and action. It highlights the importance of understanding relational direction, building credibility, and taking incremental steps to address grooming concerns. The episode also provides resources for further support and promotes awareness about grooming concepts and prevention.

Takeaways

• Recognizing grooming patterns is crucial for understanding its impact on reporting.

• 06:41 The Shift Towards Privacy
• 12:15 Selective and Intentional Response

The conversation delves into the impact of divorce and co-parenting on children, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the ex-spouse and prioritizing the well-being of the children. It also explores the role of hospice social workers and the impact of death and terminal illness on children. The discussion highlights the significance of seeking individual therapy during divorce and separation.

Takeaways

• Co-parenting focus
• Maintaining positive relationship with ex-spouse

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 05:19 Creating Low-Risk Environments
• 10:25 Communication and Relationship with Ex-Spouse
• 18:32 Perception of Divorce and Co-Parenting
• 28:03 Impact of New Relationships on Children
• 41:15 Role of Hospice Social Worker
• 47:00 Impact of Death and Terminal Illness on Children
• 56:25 Seeking Individual Therapy

The conversation delves into the importance of mothering sons in 2026, exploring the challenges and shifts in parenting over the years. It also discusses the transition of roles as sons grow, the significance of adolescence and independence, and the impact of fathers and partners. Additionally, it covers risk assessment and communication in parenting. The conversation covers the importance of creating a safe environment, open communication, and parental presence. It also delves into the role of media in family conversations, parental self-reflection, preparing for independence, and the significance of showing affection and understanding. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of getting to know your child and fostering open dialogue.

Takeaways

• Parenting boys in 2026
• Building self-discipline and empathy
• Trusting the process and partners Open communication
• Parental presence