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Is Your Child Vulnerable to This Danger?

Many parents imagine child exploitation as something that happens far away, but today it can begin online, often without adults realizing it. In this Impact Series episode, pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner Heidi Olson explains how pornography exposure, grooming, and even gaming platforms are affecting children. Discover what every adult who cares for kids should understand and what steps can help keep them safe.

What We’re Learning About Protecting Kids

What We’re Learning About Protecting Kids

In this article, we share the story behind the fifth episode of the Impact Series and the work of pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner Heidi Olson. Drawing from her firsthand experience, Heidi sheds light on the connection between early exposure to pornography, online grooming, and child-on-child sexual abuse while also offering hopeful, practical insight for those who care for and protect children.

YouTube Playlist

YouTube Playlist

Want to learn more? We’ve created a YouTube playlist featuring powerful excerpts from the Impact Series episode with Heidi Olson. These short clips highlight key insights from her work and offer important perspective on protecting children in today’s digital world. Watch the playlist to hear directly from Heidi and explore the conversation further.

Wait Until the 8th

Wait Until the 8th

Wait Until the 8th is a pledge parents can take to promise not to give your child a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade as long as at least 10 families total from your child’s grade and school pledge. If you would like your child to have a basic phone that just calls and texts, you still can sign the pledge! The basic phone avoids many of the distractions and dangers of the smartphone.

Heidi Olson

Heidi Olson

Heidi Olson, RN, MSN, CPN, SANE-P, is a pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner and widely recognized speaker on the impact of early pornography exposure and child exploitation. She has testified before the United Nations and submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2025. In 2023, Heidi received the Cry Purple Award for outstanding anti-trafficking work in her community. Learn more about Heidi by clicking the picture!