Shining a Light on Child Sexual Abuse: Strategies for Prevention and Healing with Dr. Wanda Polzin of Little Warriors

Dr. Wanda Polzin Holman, Clinical Director of the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch, brings over 25 years of counseling and clinical experience working with children, youth, and families across diverse areas, including health, mental health, addictions, children and family services, and education. She has a deep passion for attachment-based caregiving, trauma-informed care, and promoting resilience in children and families. Little Warriors, where Dr. Wanda works, is a national charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness, preventing, and treating child sexual abuse.

In this episode, Dr. Polzin Holman discusses:

• The prevalence of child sexual abuse and common misconceptions.
• The signs and symptoms of abuse, and the importance of listening to children.
• Grooming tactics used by abusers, especially in the digital age
• Strategies for prevention, communication advice for parents, and how to create safer environments.
• The impact of abuse on child development, recovery prognosis, and available services.
• Advocacy challenges, legislative gaps, and the ongoing conversation around child sexual abuse, including the influence of the Me Too movement.

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