2022
What Is Vicarious Trauma?
We have a discussion with Eric Oldenburg about vicarious trauma and the importance of seeking mental health support before a minor problem because a major mental health crisis. Eric retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 2018 after 24 years of service, the last 15 years of which he was assigned to the Internet Crimes…
Read MoreCyberbullying
We speak with Wendy Waddell, the Program Manager of SafetyNet, a program made possible through a partnership between the San Diego Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the San Diego Police Foundation. The SafetyNet® program is an innovative public-private partnership that provides cyber-safety training to children, teachers, parents and concerned community…
Read MoreSafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices
We speak with Wendy Waddell, the Program Manager of SafetyNet, a program made possible through a partnership between the San Diego Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the San Diego Police Foundation. The SafetyNet® program is an innovative public-private partnership that provides cyber-safety training to children, teachers, parents and concerned community…
Read MoreWhat Is Self-Production?
We talk with David Frattare, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Commander, about self-production, when kids post things on the internet that can used against them, and what parents and guardians need to know.
Read MoreIt’s Not Child Porn!
Many refer to child sexual abuse material as “child pornography”. It is not, and it’s not “just semantics”. Language matters! We discuss this point with Eric Oldenburg, who retired from the Phoenix Police Department in 2018 after 24 years of service, the last 15 years of which he was assigned to the ICAC Task Force.…
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect of Vicarious Trauma
Often because of indirect exposure to the trauma of others, individuals may experience similar symptoms as the victim or survivor. We discuss the ripple effect of vicarious trauma with TIJF trainer Jean McAllister, owner of JGM Consulting LLC, who has more than 30 years of experience working to address trauma and interpersonal violence.
Read MoreSextortion & Catfishing
Sometimes relationships on the internet are not what you think. What can you do if it happens to you?
Read MoreSupporting the Mental Health of First Responders
Heroes in our community all embrace their responsibility “to preserve and protect “ and take care of others…but how do we take care of them? We discuss with Ronald Rufo, 22-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, his recent book talking about the importance of seeking mental health intervention before a minor problem becomes a…
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