Protect, Report, Believe: A Conversation on Child Abuse Awareness

In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of childhood abuse awareness and prevention. We cover how to recognize the signs, take action, and support survivors in your community.What We Cover:​Recognizing the Signs — Behavioral red flags beyond physical indicators, including withdrawal, acting out, and changes in behavior that may signal something is wrong​The Role of Play — How children communicate trauma through body language and play, and what to watch for​How to Report — Navigating child protective services, reporting anonymously, and why over-reporting is always better than under-reporting​Supporting Survivors — The importance of believing survivors, avoiding victim-blaming language, and creating safe spaces for disclosure​Professional Help — Therapy, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation as tools for recovery​Community Action — Small ways to show up for children in your neighborhood, school, and community this Child Abuse Prevention Month (April)Resources:https://preventchildabuse.org/capmonth2025/https://copinwheelsforprevention.org/https://www.denvercac.org/https://cdhs.colorado.gov/child-welfare#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20concerned%20about,there%20is%20an%20immediate%20threat.Need individualized support? Reach out to Dr. Paige or Melinda at [email protected] with us!​Instagram: ⁠⁠@DualForcePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thenurturepodtherapy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@persistencedoc⁠⁠​YouTube: ⁠⁠@DualForcePodcast⁠⁠