Preserving Innocence:  How to Safeguard Our  Children as P.O.  Former Detective Diane Obbema

Are your children prepared to face the world and protect themselves? We're fortunate to have former police detective Diane Obbema on the show today. With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, including being part of the Columbine detective team, Diane shares her wisdom and real-life experiences to help us understand how to best educate and protect our children from potential harm. Her expertise offers invaluable guidance in navigating conversations about child safety and recognizing the signs of child sexual assault.

A pivotal part of safeguarding our children is empowering them to know acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. We delve into how to cultivate a safe and affirming environment that fosters openness and trust for these crucial conversations. 

This conversation could be the turning point in your journey to protect your children's innocence.

Xo,

Donna

Resources:

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith or Christianity, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God. It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith. 

Don't forget, Pastor JP is all set to answer your questions in our next episode, so send them in via DM, email, or message.

Connect with Diane 

Diane Obbema was born and raised in southern California. In 1985, she began a 30-year career in law enforcement with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Golden, Colorado.

Deputy Diane was a trailblazer, earning recognition as the first woman to be awarded Top Recruit in the police academy’s history. After several years on patrol, Diane pioneered the DARE program within local elementary schools. In 1997, she continued her advocacy for children as a detective.

Detective Diane specialized in the Crimes Against Children Unit for 12 years, investigating over 400 cases of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and child deaths. She was a key investigator in the tragic Columbine High School shootings, investigating the 10 murders and multiple injuries in the school & library. Diane was also the lead detective in the high-profile

“rebirthing” case of a child's death during therapy.

For a decade, Diane instructed in law enforcement academies, was a guest speaker at Regis

University’s College of Professional Studies and served on the Jefferson County Child Abuse

Protection Team. Over her career of service, Diane has received her agency’s Professional

Conduct Award, Sheriff’s Commendation, Life Saving Award, Employee of the Year, and the

prestigious Sheriff’s Distinguished Service Medal.

After retiring, Diane authored the book Protecting Innocence, a proactive approach for parents to help them build trust and communication with their children while preparing them to be safe from sexual abuse. She speaks nationally and internationally to parents, educators, and churches on child sexual safety.

Website: https://www.protectinginnocence.com/ 

Pick up a copy of Diane’s book, Protecting Innocence 

Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org 

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

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