Jeff and Mikki Martin speak with Dr. Amy Saltzman and discuss her system for teaching youth to recognize potential predators and abusers, the obvious ones and the sneaky ones. Recent highly publicized events only reinforce the need to make sure youth are protected from abuse in athletic and competitive environments. Listen in to learn more about accessing needed resources.

Show Notes & Highlights

4:14 What is "Spot a Spider"?

7:25 The missing piece is to actually teach the kids

8:07 Coach & Parental awareness

9:23 Empowering kids to tell adults

10:59 Misperceptions about who abuses and targets for abuse

13:37 Understanding The Safe Adult Concept

15:48 3 Things parents can do to help kids and teens to "Spot a Spider"

Links & hashtags:

#protectingyouth

#thebrandxmethod

#athletecoachnetwork

#dramysaltzman

#spotaspider

Spot a Spider

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