<p>What happens when one survivor refuses to stay silent? </p><p></p><p>In this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte speaks with Erin Merryn — a survivor turned national advocate whose story inspired Erin’s Law, landmark legislation that teaches children about safe and unsafe touches. Erin opens up about her personal experience with childhood abuse, the subtle grooming tactics predators use, and why open conversations about personal safety can save lives. </p><p></p><p>Together, Paul and Erin explore how education, awareness, and community involvement can stop abuse before it starts — and how every parent, teacher, and neighbor can help protect kids. </p><p></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xjIgjK5ks&amp;feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xjIgjK5ks&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> </p><p></p><p>Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ncpc.org">www.ncpc.org</a> </p><p>Support Erin's Law: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.erinslaw.org/">https://www.erinslaw.org/</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=2d53a9bc5d4c4d7b">https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=2d53a9bc5d4c4d7b</a> </p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931</a> </p><p></p><p>🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council Produced by Nicholas Cirone </p><p></p><p> #TrueCrimePrevention #ErinMerryn #ErinsLaw #ChildAbusePrevention #truecrimepodcast #truecrimepodcast #CrimePrevention #SurvivorStories #ChildSafety #endchildabuse</p>

True Crime Prevention Podcast

True Crime Prevention

Stolen Innocence: She Turned Her Abuse Into a Law To Save Kids | Erin Merryn

NOV 13, 202542 MIN
True Crime Prevention Podcast

Stolen Innocence: She Turned Her Abuse Into a Law To Save Kids | Erin Merryn

NOV 13, 202542 MIN

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<p>What happens when one survivor refuses to stay silent? </p><p></p><p>In this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte speaks with Erin Merryn — a survivor turned national advocate whose story inspired Erin’s Law, landmark legislation that teaches children about safe and unsafe touches. Erin opens up about her personal experience with childhood abuse, the subtle grooming tactics predators use, and why open conversations about personal safety can save lives. </p><p></p><p>Together, Paul and Erin explore how education, awareness, and community involvement can stop abuse before it starts — and how every parent, teacher, and neighbor can help protect kids. </p><p></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xjIgjK5ks&amp;feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xjIgjK5ks&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> </p><p></p><p>Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.ncpc.org">www.ncpc.org</a> </p><p>Support Erin's Law: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.erinslaw.org/">https://www.erinslaw.org/</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=2d53a9bc5d4c4d7b">https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=2d53a9bc5d4c4d7b</a> </p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931</a> </p><p></p><p>🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council Produced by Nicholas Cirone </p><p></p><p> #TrueCrimePrevention #ErinMerryn #ErinsLaw #ChildAbusePrevention #truecrimepodcast #truecrimepodcast #CrimePrevention #SurvivorStories #ChildSafety #endchildabuse</p>