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Apr 2019
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#180: Grooming the Victims of "Leaving N...

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Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti discuss the grooming and manipulation of Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck and talk about warning signs for spotting predators targeting children.


Health warning: this episode may be triggering. Please don’t stay silent in the face of abuse and violence. There are many specialist services that understand what you are going through and can help.

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