Send us Fan Mail Children are in danger of abuse and exploitation, often closer to home than we like to think. This episode is about how that really happens and what you can do to protect them, starting today. In this episode, Alison talks about her mission. She explains what child sexual abuse and child pornography look like in the real world, how predators get access to kids, and why looking away keeps children unsafe. She shares her own experience researching these crimes, how deeply it affected her, and why she still believes there is a lot we can do. You will learn: ✅ How predators reach children in everyday places like schools, churches, parks, buses, and online ✅ Why vulnerable, neglected and “quiet” kids are often at higher risk ✅ How secrecy, shame and silence protect abusers ✅ What questions to ask schools, churches and activity leaders about bathrooms, supervision and who is alone with kids ✅ How to build a relationship where your child feels safe telling you anything ✅ What to do if you see something that feels wrong in public, including simple actions you can take ✅ The reality that some abuse happens inside families and even starts from birth ✅ How money, success and influence can be used to protect and rescue children, not just improve our own lives ✅ Why fundraisers, better tools and working with groups that already rescue children can make a real difference This episode is not here to shock you for drama. It is here to wake you up, give you clear steps and help you become the adult who will say, “Not on my watch,” and mean it. --- About Alison: Alison Lager is a licensed psychotherapist and the owner of counseling centers that help people with mental health and personal growth. She hosts the podcast “Alison Answers #MissionAwake,” where she teaches people how to stop living on autopilot and live with purpose. One of her biggest life dreams is to help stop child sexual exploitation and protect children who cannot protect themselves. If this episode speaks to you, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with parents, teachers and leaders you know. The more adults who understand this, the more children we can help keep safe. --- Suggested tags and keywords: child sexual abuse, child exploitation, child pornography, child trafficking, protecting children, how predators groom children, signs of child abuse, parenting safety, child safety, online predators, church abuse, school safety, Alison Lager, Alison Answers, MissionAwake, Not On My Watch, Love146, mental health, parenting, child advocacy, child protection, stop child t Connect with Alison: Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison’s book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources: Lager Counseling Services Call: 516-221-2123 Text: (914) 363-0381 Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential) Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org
