How to Protect Kids from Predators Without a Need For New Laws

How to Protect Kids from Predators Without a Need For New Laws

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 2 minutes

It’s something I’ve advocated for over the years but today I came across a quote on Cecil Murphey’s blog that sums it up perfectly: Looking back, I now know she chose me even before she talked to me. I’m sure she spotted the longing in my eyes and the loneliness that I projected out of…

Thoughts on Mother’s and Father’s Days

Thoughts on Mother’s and Father’s Days

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 2 minutes

As a survivor, the question of how to appropriately mark Mother’s and Father’s day is always a bit tricky. We tend to see all the folks who have good, warm, relationships with their parents marking those days on social media, posting their great childhood memories on Facebook, sharing old family photos, or wishing their spouse,…

Applying Technology to Defeat Child Abuse Webinar for Law Enforcement

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

First off, let me just clarify, that yes, I do work for one of the companies that is putting on this webinar, Nuix. Obviously, I have an interest is seeing folks use Nuix as a tool for investigations, electronic discover and every other tool we have available. That being said, I’m actually very happy that…

Sad Reality of Social Media Mixed With Depression
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Sad Reality of Social Media Mixed With Depression

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 5 minutes

I read this ESPN piece about the suicide of Penn Track athlete Madison Holleran and I thought there were a few pieces of the article that resonated with how I look at social media, and how we should, but also about how difficult it can be to cut through the fog of depression. Here’s the…