Ep. 114: What If You Suspect Abuse? How to Keep a Child Safe – with Shalon Nienow, MD

Worried something might be wrong—but not sure what to do? Learn to recognize the signs of abuse in kids. If you ever feel uneasy about a situation, you don’t need proof to take action—just a gut feeling is enough. Learn how to report suspected abuse, when to speak up, and how your concern could make all the difference in keeping a child safe.    Resources: Childhelp: 1-800-4-A-CHILD - 1-800-422-4453.  childhelphotline.org  rainn.org for sexual abuse support  Or stopitnow.org, which is a great site with resources for families and educators.    Videos: Tea and Consent  My Body Belongs to Me    Send your questions to [email protected] or submit at drwendyhunter.com  Find products from the show on the shop page.   *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.    More from The Pediatrician Next Door:    Website: drwendyhunter.com   Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door  Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75  TikTok: @drwendyhunter  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices