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The Negative Effect of Globalization on Rape

by Megan Bayliss

19 Oct 2006 04:58 PM

Some years ago, I answered the phone to a hysterical woman with a strong American accent. Between her accent and her tears, I was unable to understand what she was saying apart from "I was raped.

Teachable Moments in Protective Play.

by Megan Bayliss

09 Oct 2006 11:54 PM

Protective play is about finding teachable moments, during play, to introduce the five BITSS elements of protective behaviors.

Fight Back with a Voice of Marshal Protection.

by Megan Bayliss

09 Oct 2006 04:10 AM

While sitting here tonight pretending to be a highly observant Kendo Mum, I am reminded of the link between self-defense and personal safety. Many protective behavior programs advocate for fight back.

Protective Behaviors at Bath Time are Lush.

by Megan Bayliss

07 Oct 2006 11:42 PM

Bath time is an excellent time to begin talking about Protective Behaviors. While washing children you can tell them about their private parts: the parts that nobody can touch unless it's Mom or Dad giving them a quick wash or putting medicine there, or the Dr.

Date Rape

by Megan Bayliss

07 Oct 2006 08:14 PM

Date Rape is when someone you are dating forces or manipulates you into having sex when you really don't want to. Regardless of your relationship with that person, even if you love and trust them, sex without your clear and un-pressured "yes," is rape. Rape is against the law.

Umbrellas and Parrots to Help Play Protect our Children. Thanks Mary Poppins.

by Megan Bayliss

07 Oct 2006 12:33 AM

I'm back and how I have missed my friends at families.com. However, my recent Protective Play tour to Maryborough was Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Mary Magdalene was Naught but a Prostitute.

by Megan Bayliss

02 Oct 2006 05:17 AM

Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. She sold sex for money to survive. I have worked with many working girls throughout my career as a sexual assault worker. Many of them were Mary Magdalenes: women with amazing stories of strength, and change.

Mary Poppins was Written by a Child in Need of Protection.

by Megan Bayliss

30 Sep 2006 09:37 PM

Mary Poppins was a nanny with pull. She knew which strings to pull to keep her charges in line and, even when she introduced them to risky situations, she worked hard to keep them safe. She knew how to shape Mr. and Mrs.

Topical Whensday: When Will YOU Tee On to Cause an Effect?

by Megan Bayliss

27 Sep 2006 02:48 AM

It's Wednesday and a GREAT day to wear that cause related Tee Shirt that you bought to support a worthy group. Where is it now? Stuffed in the back of the cupboard or in the pyjama drawer? When will you drag it out? Today is WHENSDAY, the perfect day to find it.

Stranger Danger versus Relation Sensation

by Megan Bayliss

09 Sep 2006 12:36 AM

While watching Lemony Snicket's "A series of Unfortunate Events" for the 500th time since its release onto DVD, I was reminded to take the NAPCAN Child Friendly Challenge. I asked the two Master 10 year-olds what they would require in a child friendly community. Their answers: 1.



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