Public and Permanent®: Real Tales From the Road

Dr. Michele Borba tells the story of Lucy who showed the world on a Dateline TV special how powerful kids can be, and just what it takes to be an Upstander. Parents, educators, and kids listening will learn how they can recognize cruelty & step in to stop bullying in their schools and communities. Kids don’t come with instruction books, but through this podcast, Dr. Borba will communicate necessary information to help you cultivate a child with moral courage that you can be proud of!  Way to go Lucy!

#Empathy #Parenting #MoralCourage #CyberBullying #Bullying #Educators 

This is the second of a 2-part series with a Sex Trafficking & Domestic Violence Survivor. In this episode our guest will continue her remarkable story, including her mission to help others heal, and illustrate how big the problem of modern-day slavery really is across the globe and in the United States of America – the capital of Human Trafficking. She will also tell us how to spot human trafficking and how we can help victims of trafficking and mental trauma. Parental Discretion is advised.

This is part 1 of a 2-part series with a Sex Trafficking & Domestic Violence Survivor Hear this survivor's incredible journey of survival, strength, courage, and how the television series Law & Order SVU helped saved her life. In this episode, our guest details her incredible escape from sex trafficking and domestic abuse at age 15 and how she discovered that what her mother was doing to her was not “normal.” Our guest shares her personal story to illuminate the prominence - and eliminate the tragedy - of human & child trafficking. Join us after this episode for Part 2 where our guest will continue her remarkable story, including her mission to help others heal, how to spot human trafficking, how to keep your family safe, and what you can do to help. Parental Discretion is advised.

An extended and unique version of our podcast with guest author and safety advocate Sue Scheff who tells her unbelievable & personal true story of how a company abusing children hired a digital assassin to defame her reputation and destroy her career.  Listeners will hear about; The events that lead to her reputation being destroyed Her emotional and professional toll from cyber cruelty  Signs that your child may be dealing with abuse or cyber cruelty online What to do if you are being abused or bullied online The importance of communication with your child How to set up a Google Alert & why Where you can go for help if you need support, or you feel suicidal (see resources under Episode 4 here) If you have a story that you think others would want to hear, gives us a shout - we'd love to have you on our podcast! Email us at: publicandpermanentpodcast@gmail.com -  Learn more at www.iroc2.org/podcast

College Senior Shelbie Rassler was sent home from College due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, and while devastated at the thought of missing her senior year - and all of the memories & experiences that typically come with it - she also missed her friends, and doing what she loves most - playing music!  On her flight home to South Florida, Shelby had an idea and found a way to use technology to bring 73 people together to make that idea a reality via a magical rendition of Burt Bacharach's song "What the World Needs Now."  You will hear from the woman behind the "magic" and why she was committed to producing, arranging and editing this virtual performance, performed by the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music. Remember, all of the participants - 73 - were quarantined in different locations, but through technology were brought together to produce this work. "Distance won't stop us from coming together to share some love." - Shelbie Rassler This is Shelbie Rassler's bridge between herself, her classmates, us, and YOU!  Enjoy.

An extended and unique version of our podcast with guest Diana Graber designed to help families balance tech & family time during the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. Listeners will hear tips for families to; Understand the importance of setting screen time & family time Schedules, but also being relaxed when necessary due to these uncertain times. The importance of opening lines of Communication. What you can ask your children What you can learn from your kids Check for anxiety based on the news or events of the day Check their news sources they are consuming (fake or real)? The Tech / Family Balance Tips and ideas for offline family time Tips for when screen time is OK, and when its not The "silver lining" of the social distancing situation If you have a story that you think others would want to hear, gives us a shout - we'd love to have you on our podcast - publicandpermanentpodcast@gmail.com -  Learn more at www.iroc2.org/podcast