About

 “It’s time for prevention to lead the conversation. No parent should reach for help and realize they weren’t warned. I’m building a movement so families can recognize grooming, intervene early, and protect with confidence.” 

When I first began working with survivors of child sexual abuse, I heard the same heartbreaking sentence over and over:

"We had no idea.”
 

Parents who loved and protected their children still missed the early signs, because they were taught to look for “stranger danger” instead of the real risks: people they knew and trusted.

That moment changed everything for me. 

I realized prevention couldn’t be fear-based or reactive. Families needed clear words, practical tools, and early warning signs to protect children before harm happens.

This movement is about changing that story for good.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in trauma recovery, mental health counseling, grooming education, and child abuse prevention. My work bridges research, clinical practice, and real-world solutions that parents can use right away. As a parent of five, I know how important our role is for prevention.

• Education: Emory University (BA, Anthropology & French Studies) Master’s in Social Work (Licensed since 2009)
   
• Experience: Clinical work with convicted sexual offenders, domestic violence offenders, dual diagnosis clients, and presenting at regional and national conferences
   
• Publications & Tools: Creator of The GAS Model and 4F Formula for grooming prevention, author of Duck Duck Groom, DDG The Guided Journal, and Wait… That’s Weird!
   

What sets this movement apart is a proactive, hope-centered approach: no scare tactics, no judgment, just tools that empower families to act early and confidently.

This isn't just about what I do; it's about what we can do together. 

I believe every parent deserves straightforward guidance and actionable tools to keep kids safe-without shame, fear, or confusion. Through books, trainings, and resources, we’re changing how families talk about safety and respond to warning signs.

Whether you’re:

• A parent worried about a child
   
• A professional wanting training for your team
   
• A survivor looking for healing tools
   
• A journalist or organization seeking collaboration
   

…there’s a place for you in this work.

Join the growing movement for proactive prevention.