A parent’s #1 job is to keep his or her children safe, yet 80% of all child abuse cases involve some form of neglect. We do our best to care for and protect our children in the obvious ways, but what about protecting them from child abuse? Before today’s guest, child advocate and trained child forensic interviewer, Ginger Kadlec, became immersed in this work, she admits that she was, like many of us, “…one of those people who knew child abuse existed, but I didn’t really have a firm grasp on just how vast a problem it is.” Annie talks with Ginger about educating parents and other caring adults to help protect the children in their lives.

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About Ginger Kadlec (@GingerKadlec)

After nearly 20 years pursuing a career as an executive in the technology sector, Ginger Kadlec was presented an opportunity to become the executive director of Chaucie’s Place, a child advocacy center focused on the prevention of child sexual abuse and youth suicide. The experience was, as Ginger puts it, “a gift that forever changed my life.” She is the founder of BeAKidsHero.com, a parents’ resource and training site dedicated to protecting children and stopping child abuse. Learn more at BeAKidsHero.com

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