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What Parents Should Know About Child Sexual Abuse | Brave Step

What Parents Should Know About Child Sexual Abuse | Brave Step

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 27, 2025 | Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers, Uncategorized

What Parents and Caregivers Should Know About Sexual Violence You donโ€™t have to be an expert to...
Braving the Conversation

Braving the Conversation

by Crystal Emerick | Mar 25, 2023 | Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers, Uncategorized

Braving the Conversation How to start a conversation about sexual violence Whether it is Sexual...
Body Safety Education: A parents’ guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse

Body Safety Education: A parents’ guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse

by Crystal Emerick | May 13, 2021 | Changemaker, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Body Safety Education ‘Body Safety Education — A parents’ guide to protecting...
Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect

by Crystal Emerick | May 13, 2021 | Changemaker, Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect Teaching young children about body...
My Body! What I Say Goes!

My Body! What I Say Goes!

by Crystal Emerick | May 13, 2021 | Changemaker, Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

My Body! What I Say Goes A book to empower and teach children about personal body safety,...
My Body Safety Rules

My Body Safety Rules

by Crystal Emerick | May 13, 2021 | Changemaker, Family & Friends, Loved Ones, Parents & Caregivers

My Body Safety Rules Jayneen Sanders has created an informative, child-friendly poster to empower...
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๐Ÿ’™ Leadership Is Curiosity ๐Ÿ’™ Leadership does ๐Ÿ’™ Leadership Is Curiosity ๐Ÿ’™

Leadership doesnโ€™t always start with having the right answers.

Sometimes, leadership starts with a question.

Curiosity invites us to listen before we respond. It helps us better understand experiences different from our own and creates space for meaningful conversations, learning and change.

A curious person asks:
โœจ โ€œWhat can I learn?โ€
โœจ โ€œWhose voice needs to be heard?โ€
โœจ โ€œHow can I better support the people around me?โ€

When we approach difficult topics with curiosity instead of assumptions, we create opportunities for connection, empathy and action.

At Brave Step, we believe education is a powerful step toward creating safer, more supportive communities.

Be curious.
Keep learning.
Be part of the change.

#Changemaker #EducationIsPrevention #BraveStep #Leadership #CommunityImpact #LeadWithCuriosity
๐Ÿ’™ Freedom is something we all deserve. ๐Ÿ’™ As ๐Ÿ’™ Freedom is something we all deserve. ๐Ÿ’™

As we recognize Independence Day, we reflect on the deeper meaning of freedom,  the ability to live with safety, dignity, choice and the opportunity to be fully ourselves.

For many survivors of sexual violence, the journey toward freedom can look different. It may mean finding their voice, rebuilding trust, reconnecting with themselves, or discovering that they are supported and believed.

At Brave Step, we believe every person deserves a future where they feel safe, valued and empowered.

Today, we honor the courage it takes to recover and the communities that make it possible.

Wishing you a meaningful Independence Day.

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๐Ÿ’™ One Brave Thing ๐Ÿ’™ What if one brave thing ๐Ÿ’™ One Brave Thing ๐Ÿ’™

What if one brave thing this coming week was setting a boundary?

Maybe it looks like:
- Saying โ€œI canโ€™t commit to that right now.โ€
- Taking a break when you need one
- Protecting time to rest
- Choosing not to explain or overextend

Boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, especially if youโ€™re used to carrying a lot.

But boundaries arenโ€™t selfish.

Theyโ€™re a way of honoring your needs and creating space to keep showing up in healthy, sustainable ways.

One brave thing. One small step.

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