Send us a text In this week’s episode of Aspire, Hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout, joined by student Co-host Maria Halter, speak with Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, who discusses the new blueprint “Understanding and Preventing Sexual Misconduct and Abuse by K-12 School Employees”. She explains the continuum from low-level misconduct to criminal abuse, the visual, verbal, and physical forms these behaviors take, and why grooming appears in every case. The conversation dispels myths about “stranger danger,” outlines her data-backed grooming model and the “yellow, orange, red” risk indicators that highlight how crossing even small boundaries can progress to unsafe behavior. Dr. Jeglic emphasizes the roles of school boards, administrators, parents, and legislators, and offers evidence-informed strategies for families, like using anatomical language and practicing boundary-setting. Maria brings a student perspective on how grooming can unfold “in plain sight,” while Chessy and Katie connect the research to broader cultural themes. The episode ends with a hopeful vision for the future, where layered policies, awareness, and empowered communities create a safety net to protect students. Download Dr. Jeglic’s Free Abuse Prevention Blueprint: https://www.ncsesame.org/_files/ugd/b75d1b_aee450e8b2a94b28aceae4296798ed52.pdf To become a monthly supporter of Aspire, please visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2444289/support Support the show
