EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 41 MIN
Episode 1: Protecting Kids in a Digital World with Dr. Michael McHenry
from Securanoia · host Brooke & Alex Scharli
Welcome to the premiere of Securanoia. Brooke S., PhD sits down with Dr. McHenry, a criminal justice professor and child forensic interviewer, to expose the hidden risks kids face online today. From grooming and sextortion to “platform hopping,” he reveals the subtle warning signs parents often miss and the everyday mistakes that put children at risk. You will hear practical steps families can use right now: building a tech plan, setting safe boundaries, preserving evidence, and creating a home where kids feel safe to tell the truth. Dr. McHenry is also a nationally recognized expert on juvenile protection and an Emmy winner. Resources: Children’s Safety Center of Washington County – https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – https://www.missingkids.org CyberTipline – Report online exploitation – https://www.cybertipline.org/ Arkansas Mandated Reporter Training – https://ar.mandatedreporter.org Contact Local Law Enforcement – If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – 1‑800‑4‑A‑CHILD (1‑800‑422‑4453) 🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected] Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.
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Welcome to the premiere of Securanoia. Brooke S., PhD sits down with Dr. McHenry, a criminal justice professor and child forensic interviewer, to expose the hidden risks kids face online today. From grooming and sextortion to “platform hopping,” he reveals the subtle warning signs parents often miss and the everyday mistakes that put children at risk. You will hear practical steps families can use right now: building a tech plan, setting safe boundaries, preserving evidence, and creating a home where kids feel safe to tell the truth. Dr. McHenry is also a nationally recognized expert on juvenile protection and an Emmy winner. Resources: Children’s Safety Center of Washington County – https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – https://www.missingkids.org CyberTipline – Report online exploitation – https://www.cybertipline.org/ Arkansas Mandated Reporter Training – https://ar.mandatedreporter.org Contact Local Law Enforcement – If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – 1‑800‑4‑A‑CHILD (1‑800‑422‑4453) 🎶 Intro music composed and performed by Erik Williams. For commissions, email him at [email protected] Disclaimer: Securanoia is an educational podcast intended to inform and spark discussion. It does not offer legal, or diagnostic advice.
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