Did you know the average age of first exposure to pornography is 11 years? We are at a critical juncture in our nation's history as the pervasive influence of pornography distorts views on consent, sexual behaviour, healthy relationships, and aggression.

This episode brings an urgent & compelling discussion with leading experts. Melinda Tankard Reist, acclaimed author, journalist, and co-founder of Collective Shout, dedicated to combating the sexualisation of girls & women.

Joining her is Maha Melhem, Director of Melhem Legal & Consulting, with extensive experience in policy reform for child safety playing a pivotal role in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Tune in as we illuminate how early exposure to pornography shapes harmful sexual behaviours in young people. These insights & advocacy are crucial for understanding & addressing this pressing issue. Don't miss this vital 2 part conversation!

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Dr. Michael Salter is a leading expert in child sexual exploitation, a criminology professor at UNSW, and the author of pivotal works like "Organised Sexual Abuse." With over fifty academic papers, his research spans mental health, law enforcement, and internet safety.

Chair of the Grace Tame Foundation and former president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Dr. Salter is dedicated to protecting children, with his work impacting change globally.

Join your host Kelly Humphries and Dr. Salter to shed light on the often-hidden world of familial perpetration of online offending. The faces. The facts. It's real. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about safeguarding children and making a difference. Don’t miss this uncovering of vital truths.

Why is the telling so hard? The disclosure dilemma warrants brave discussion. Your host, Kelly Humphries knows only too well. Kel is joined by a panel of experts determined to change how we support and respond to survivors.

Professor Lynne McPherson, Lead Chief Investigator for critical research funded by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. Her work focuses on ethically empowering survivor voices in research.

Dr. Corina Modderman, Chief Investigator and Discipline Lead for Social Work at La Trobe Rural Health School, brings a strong social justice perspective to our discussions.

Also with us is Dr. Kathomi Gatwiri, Chief Investigator and award-winning researcher committed to improving the well-being of minoritized populations.

Together, we delve into a pivotal discussion that seeks to revolutionise systems supporting disclosure. You can help! Join our live audience and be part of this transformative conversation!