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For decades, safety education has centered on one clear message: be careful around strangers. Stranger Danger! Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t go with strangers. Don’t accept things from strangers. That message is simple, memorable, and well-intentioned. It gives young people a basic framework for identifying potential danger in unfamiliar situations. But it is not enough. Most harm young people experience does not come from strangers. It comes from people they know. Friends.

I want to give a huge shout-out to KU’s Center for East Asian Studies for facilitating an amazing movie marathon! As an individual who participated in the event and had no prior knowledge of the Loud Enough film, I found it incredibly informative. The community gathered in support of Madison Smith, a Lindsborg teen who not only survived a sexual assault but sought legal justice for herself and other girls despite massive barriers. Had I watched the film alone, my anger would

Put downs, insults, and criticisms make someone feel less important. Be sure your relationships are kind, encouraging and respectful. That’s what’s healthy!