Most people do not freeze because they do not care. They freeze because they are unsure, afraid of overreacting, or worried they will make things worse. In child abuse prevention
I still remember the first time a student quietly said something that made my chest tighten. It was not shouted or dramatic. It was small, almost casual, like a pebble
A few years ago, a veteran teacher told me about the day she still replays in her head. A student who usually raced to class lingered in the hallway, quiet,
The first time someone confided in me about reporting suspected child abuse, they did not ask what number to call. They asked something quieter and heavier: “Will anyone know it
Most people do not walk into education expecting to carry legal responsibility for child safety. They expect lesson plans, classroom noise, grading stacks, and moments that make the job worth
I’ve watched good managers lose sleep after safety incidents, not because they didn’t care about rules, but because they cared about people. They worried about the injured employee. They worried
The first time I had to document a substance-related situation, I remember staring at a blank form longer than I care to admit. I knew something was off during the
The first time I had to address a possible impairment at work, my heart raced like I had stepped onto a floor that might give way. A supervisor had pulled
I still remember my first week walking a busy shop floor. I had the checklist, the PPE, and the “do everything by the book” mindset. Then I watched a seasoned
Most workplace incidents don’t start with chaos. They start with something small that almost nobody reacts to. A routine task goes sideways. Someone forgets a step they’ve done a hundred
