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Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse, trafficking In this powerful blog, sex trafficking survivor Lisamarie Thomas shares her story of the path from victim to survivor, and her thoughts about how we can work together to...Read More
'Tis the season for gatherings and parties, including teen parties. Girls need to be mindful about some basic truths, and follow some simple safety rules as they head to parties: THREE BASIC TRUTHS 1. ...Read More
Tummy talk....gut....internal alarms....uh-oh feeling....these and many other terms describe instinct, the primal "sixth sense" that allows us to feel danger. Your body knows danger, and your body will give you...Read More
It's Halloween! Every child's favorite time of year when they actually have PERMISSION to take candy from strangers! Use these tips to keep you little ghosts and goblins safe this year: COSTUME...Read More
How much do you know about these common phishing scams? Phishing is used by criminals to steal your personal information, lock your device and hold it for ransom and steal your identity. Knowing what to watch...Read More
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month All of us have basic knowledge about the risks to our privacy and our personal information in our online worlds, but many of us are unsure about the active steps we need to...Read More
Criminals are opportunists; they gravitate to the easiest target. Knowing this, and taking some simple steps to reduce risk, can keep you safer. Follow these action steps when you're out and about: 1. ...Read More
Jason Brick, Founder of Safest Family on the Block, and Revved Up Kids Co-Founder Alli Neal discuss an age-by-age strategy from birth to high school for talking about sexual abuse with kids. ...Read More
Sexual predators gravitate to youth serving environments. Is your child's activity provider safe? Here's how to assess them.Read More
Body safety and sexual abuse are topics that most parents would prefer to avoid, but they are a necessary part of any family conversation about safety and about sex. So what should you say, and when? Here is a quick...Read More
1 in 3 teens have experienced cyberbullying Back in the "olden days" before the internet, the school bully thrived on the attention from bystanders on the playground, in the hallways between classes, in the...Read More
If your child is playing massively multi-player online (MMO) games, their play date includes "friends" who are in their 20s, or older. Does that feel safe to you? Read More
Last week we featured the Survivor's story of her experience as a victim of child sexual abuse. One thing she noted was that she was an insecure kid who didn't know how to express herself. Predators see...Read More
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is an excellent time to introduce you to my primary reason for writing this blog: my best friend in middle and high school. My best friend who, through years of grooming and abuse...Read More
Being a teenager is hard. We all remember bits and pieces of our own experience. Being a teenager now is a whole different world with new challenges and more danger. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness...Read More
That was the first thing my attacker took from me: my voice.Read More
Younger and younger children are active online these days, which means more victims for online scammers. These scammers are looking to steal your child’s personal information, their money, and even their innocence....Read More
Willful Impact Interview An initiative of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, the Willful Impact podcast operates on the principle that "rising tides raise all boats" and the belief that each individual can and should...Read More
How do I know if it's trafficking and what do I do? What if you're out somewhere and you see a possible trafficking situation? Kelsey, a friend of Revved Up Kids, recently faced a difficult situation and wanted some...Read More
Hugging, kissing, tickling…when is it okay and when is it not okay? It’s tragic that any of this should be on a parent’s radar, but it’s an unfortunate reality.Read More
Predators are master manipulators. Not only do they look for opportunities to take advantage of young people’s innocence and generally trusting natures, they actually create opportunities to do so by slowly...Read More
The holiday shopping season officially starts on Black Friday, and while you’re shopping for holiday gifts, criminals will be shopping for victims. Read More
The CDC’s intimate partner violence survey indicates that more than 1 in 5 women experience severe physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner in their lifetime. 80% of women and teens who are physically...Read More
Ever wish you could have a parenting do-over? We founded Revved Up Kids in 2010, when our children were 14 and 10 years old. Self-educating about the frequency of sexual abuse and exploitation was chilling, and it...Read More
Summer is in full swing, and traveling with the children is always an adventure. Here are a few things to keep on your radar so that your family summer vacation is a safe one:Read More
June is National Safety Month, and while the primary focus of the National Safety Council is accidental injury and death, we thought it was a good time to share the Revved Up Kids top ten safety tips for kids and...Read More
Are teachers safe? Frankly, most are, but it’s a well-known fact that predators gravitate to positions that give them access to children, and that presents a challenge in terms of safe vs. unsafe people.Read More
A pinwheel is a universal symbol of joy. It’s hard not to smile with a pinwheel in your hand, which is why it was selected as the national symbol for prevention of child abuse.Read More
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and statistics tell us that 1 in 3 high school age girls who are in a dating relationship are experiencing abuse.Read More
He is a trafficker, selling our children for sex in Atlanta, and according to a 2014 article by the Urban Institute, he makes just under $33,000 a week.Read More
Last month, we published advice about keeping your teen driver safe on the road. We covered many of the issues that a teen driver can face and offered suggestions and conversation starters for parents.Read More
She is euphoric, you are terrified. It’s the day you knew would come, and now you’re preparing for the white knuckle ride, literally and figuratively, of keeping your teen driver safe.Read More
Revved Up Kids was featured on WSB-TV. Click the video below to watch the feature and see a workshop in action during a training session at a local Kids R Kids childcare center.Read More
Vacations and holidays are times when opportunist criminals (including predators) take advantage of harried travelers. Being prepared and vigilant will keep you and your children safer.Read More
Revved Up Kids was featured on News 95.5/AM750. Click below to listen to the full interview with Condace Pressley and Alli Neal.Read More
Taking the world by storm last month, Pokémon GO has quickly become a favorite activity for kids and teens alike. If you’re like many parents, you’re still trying to figure out what it’s all about.Read More
Child Abuse Prevention Month-Let's Talk Read More
Students will be heading back to school soon. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate new schedules, new activities, and new caregivers:Read More
2015 Family Outdoor Expo to Combat Human Trafficking, hosted at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center in Gainesville Georgia.Read More
Summer means more freedom for children, less structure in the schedule, and often less supervision. Click Here for 8 simple summer safety tips to keep your kids safer during their summer break.Read More
Revved Up Kids was featured in North Fulton Family Life Magazine. If viewing on mobile, turn phone to landscape for best reading experience. Community Partner Spotlight on Page 21.Read More
This story is, sadly, just one of many that begs the question “when will the punishment fit the crime?” In courtrooms across our country on a weekly basis, stories like this one play out. An Orange County,...Read More
Black Friday is behind us, but many still have a lot of shopping to do over the coming weeks. Shopping with young children is always a challenge. Read More
WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE HALLOWEEN! Read More
Over the next several weeks, the Revved Up Mom will post a series of Child Safety Tips blogs. We’d love to hear your feedback!Read More
We were pleased to present a Child Safety Tips seminar to parents at the Intown Jewish Preschool earlier this year.Read More
CNN released a report this week about theme park employees who were arrested in child sex stings in Florida since 2006. Read More
Wow! Who would have thought that something as innocuous as suggesting that women be strong and confident and able to defend themselves from an attacker would have set off a feminist firestorm in the media?!Read More
If there is anything consistent in the world of child safety, it’s that we’re always learning. 15 – 20 years ago “stranger danger” was the focus, until we came to the understanding that the vast majority of...Read More
January was Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the United States. It was followed by Superbowl weekend. The largest sporting event in our country, possibly the world, is also a lucrative weekend for criminals who...Read More
A story hit the news yesterday out of Mt. Pleasant, NY. It seems that their police chief was arrested for possession of child pornography. Read More
On the subject of preschool safety tips, last night I had the pleasure of presenting a Child Safety Tips seminar to parents at the Intown Jewish Preschool in Atlanta.Read More
Internet safety is an oxymoron. By default, the internet is a free-for-all that leaves all users, especially children with little real-world experience, at risk for fraud and abuse.Read More
Two of Ariel Castro’s victims, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry, have announced this month that they are being interviewed for a book.Read More
We began our dream of Revved Up Kids in spring of 2009. Since then, we’ve learned more than we ever wanted to know about the dark underworld of child sexual abuse (CSA). Read More
Revved Up Kids Co-Founder authored this article for the Gwinnett Daily Post to address the stress families are facing during the pandemic and provide tips for helping children and parents acknowledge and manage their...Read More
WABE Atlanta Radio Interview Lisa Rayam of WABE's Morning Edition, interviews Revved Up Kids Co-Founder Alli Neal about the epidemic of child sexual abuse and trafficking in Georgia. WABE Radio Interview with Lisa...Read More
Giving Back to Gwinnett podcast host, Tom Vooris sat down with Revved Up Kids Co-Founder Alli Neal on Gwinnett Business RadioX to talk about the dangers our children face from predators, abusers and exploiters.Read More
Four young teen girls were out for an evening of fun in their small town in Michigan when the night took a terrible turn and became an attempted kidnapping. They were followed, then attacked, by a man who attempted...Read More
Founded by actor Adrian Paul, the Peace Fund, (Protect. Educate. Aid. Children. Every Day.) is doing work around the world to benefit children in need.Read More
