Mar 26 2024
Reporting Abuse + Opill Birth Control | Ep. 152
Do you know when reporting abuse is required and where to turn?
As parents and caring adults, one of our most important responsibilities is ensuring the safety and well-being of the teenagers in our lives.
Unfortunately, there are times when teens may be subjected to various forms of abuse or neglect, which can have long-lasting and devastating effects on their physical and emotional health.
It’s crucial to understand what constitutes abuse, how to recognize the signs, and what steps to take to report it.
Also in this episode:
It was announced at the beginning of the month that the first over-the-counter birth control will be available soon.A recent TikTok trend has teens “ranking” everything – Rank This.The latest in entertainment: Avatar, Eras Tour, Dune 2, and more.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Disney+: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)
- NPR: First over-the-counter birth control pill heads to stores
- USAToday: America's first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available soon
- Nemours TeensHealth: Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services: Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation | Recognize the Signs of Child Abuse
- DFPS Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann
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00:00 Introduction
01:11 TikTok Trend
02:58 Avatar
03:54 Mullets
06:19 Eras Tour Movie
06:54 Dune 2
07:57 Opill Birth Control
10:18 Side Effects
11:43 Dangers
17:01 Reporting Abuse
18:39 Signs of Abuse
21:28 When to Report
25:06 How to Report
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