Grateful for the opportunity we had to meet with @RoyBlunt and discuss the importance of civics and the #YMCA's work to strengthen communities. Energized and inspired by these young #Yadvocates! @MissouriYAG @MissouriYMCAs
They grew up playing in the lake, watching the air show, and eating crawfish boil. Enjoy this coming weekend, wear life jackets, and designate an adult to supervise in the water. @GovParsonMO @MoPublicSafety#ShowMeWaterSafety#moleg
Life jackets for everyone, all the time in boats. Ranked US Masters swimmer Colin Yates and Donelle Henderson wore their life jackets as they secured their division third place in this weekend’s Missouri River Shootout. @GovParsonMO @MoPublicSafety#ShowMeWaterSafety#moleg
Drowning is the #1 cause of preventable death for children ages 1-4 & is the 5th leading cause of unintentional injury death in the US. Please be safe around water. Show us your water safety pic! @GovParsonMO @MoPublicSafety#ShowMeWaterSafety#moleg
Missouri averages more than 46 non-boating drownings per year. Participation in swim lessons and safety around water courses reduces the risk of drowning by nearly 90%. @GovParsonMO @MoPublicSafety#ShowMeWaterSafety#moleg
💡💡💡It’s Lights on Afterschool today to celebrate safe childcare for children. To celebrate ask your childcare provider to take Darkness to Light’s Flip the Switch prevention of sexual abuse of children training online for free. 💡💡💡d2l.org/flip-the-switch/
2010 study shows that teachers with a history of sexual misconduct with minors made it through an average of 3 school districts before behavior was stopped and students were made safe! Learn more @Darkness2Light
Yesterday Missouri KidsFirst testified before the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee on one of our priority child safety bills. Sponsored by @RockneMiller, HB 739 addresses the harmful practice of "passing the trash." Learn more: komu.com/mobile/story.cfm?id…#moleg
Thank you to Rep @CoraFaith4MO and @FlorissantPD for hosting Stewards of Children Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Training. Learn the evidence-informed five critical steps to protect our children. Contact me to set up a FREE (POST certified) training for your community.