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Meet the Experts: The Role of Parents in Abuse Prevention with Ryan Dobson

September 26 @ 3:00 pm 4:00 pm EST

The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is committed to equipping parents, churches, and communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect the most vulnerable. In this session, Ryan Dobson will delve into the crucial role parents play in preventing abuse and ensuring the security and well-being of their children. The discussion will cover strategies for identifying risks, implementing safety plans, and fostering open communication within families to safeguard against potential threats.

Ryan Dobson brings a wealth of experience and a deep personal commitment to this cause, drawing from his extensive work with HomeSafe, a church based seminar, dedicated to empowering parents with practical tools for child protection. His approach is grounded in both his professional journey and the legacy of his father, Dr. James Dobson, a pioneering figure in family advocacy. This session is designed to provide parents with actionable steps to enhance the safety and security of their children in an increasingly complex world.

About Our Expert

Ryan Dobson is a parenting expert with a deep-rooted passion for child protection and abuse prevention. Growing up as the son of Dr. James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, Ryan was instilled with the importance of security and family safety from an early age. This unique upbringing has given him a profound understanding of the challenges parents face in today’s world.

Together with his wife, Laura Dobson, Ryan co-hosts REBEL Parenting, a podcast dedicated to uplifting families and marriages. They travel the country, speaking at churches and addressing the growing concerns parents have about their children’s safety. In response to these concerns, they founded HomeSafe, a program designed to equip parents with the strategies and tools they need to protect their families from real dangers online, at home, and in public spaces.

An accomplished author of six best-selling books, Ryan has reached more than one million people worldwide through his speaking engagements and appearances in major media outlets, including FOX News Huckabee and The Wall Street Journal. Ryan and Laura reside in Colorado Springs with their two children.