The Penn State Child Sexual Abuse Case and Three Strategies to Protect Your Children

November 16, 2011
Hosted by Susan Bartelstone

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Episode Description

Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky has been accused of abusing eight (so far) young boys, resulting in scandalous allegations, charges of a coverup, the firing of legendary coach Joe Paterno and Penn State President Graham Spanier and violent protests by some Penn State students. Crime Prevention Susan Bartelstone speak with Jennifer Storm …. from the Pennsylvania Victim/Witness Assistance Program, fresh off an appearance on ABC Nightly News with Diane Sawyer, who was the first person to call for the resignation of Joe Paterno and Penn State President Graham Spanier. Then Irene van der Zande from the world-wide self defense organization Kidpower stops by to talk about three strategies for protecting kids from Sexual Predators. And, start making out your holiday shopping list, because Susan’s got lots of suggestions for personal safety products that will help keep your loved ones safe and some shopping safety tips too.

Crime Prevention 101

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Welcome to Crime Prevention 101, the Personal Safety radio show with an optimistic perspective on a sober subject. Get set for personal safety stories that demand to be heard whether heartbreaking, infuriating or just plain weird; learn about hot crime topics and people who are making the headlines; and find out about the trends and legal developments that are going to impact your life, either positively or negatively, in the future. Most importantly, be empowered and inspired by success stories about people who've fought off an attacker or deterred a crime. You’ll also get a chance to address your own personal safety concerns, either by phone or e-mail. So, tune in to “Crime Prevention 101.” It'd be a crime not to listen!

Susan Bartelstone

Talking the talk because she's walked the walk! Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy, complete with physical and emotional bruises, and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today, she's a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and personal safety expert, with 17 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. Along the way, she deterred five extremely dangerous criminal encounters, fought her way out of a surprise attack and, for more than 18 years, from such organizations as American Express, the U.S. Post Office and the Livery Cab Owners Coalition of New York.. Author of Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less!), which is based on her own experiences, she’s been featured in a long and varied list of media, including the “Today Show,” “America’s Most Wanted” and Self Magazine.

Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people solve their personal safety dilemmas with her personal safety programs and her practical advice���which stresses the many opportunities you have to avoid or defuse a criminal encounter and how to use your brains instead of your muscles in a fight.

Episode Directory

January 2012

December 2011

November 2011

  • 11/30/2011: Special Encore Presentation: The Thrilling Detective - and - Shop Safely on Black Friday Listen Now
  • 11/16/2011: The Penn State Child Sexual Abuse Case and Three Strategies to Protect Your Children Listen Now
  • 11/2/2011: The Hunt for D. B. Cooper: Alive or Dead; Keeping Communities Safe Despite Budget Cuts Listen Now


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