Guiding Kids to be Safe Online with Kristi McVee

An essential workshop for all caregivers and educators!

Join us for an enlightening session to empower you with crucial insights into safeguarding children online. As an ex-child abuse detective and specialist child interviewer with over a decade of experience, Kristi brings a unique perspective to the table. Throughout the session, we'll explore comprehensive online safety awareness, protective measures and strategies, effective supervision and oversight, and proactive support systems tailored for school-aged children. From identifying potential risks to offering practical solutions for addressing online threats, this session equips caregivers and educators with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital landscape confidently. Whether you're a seasoned digital guardian or just starting your journey, this session promises valuable insights and actionable steps to ensure children's online safety and well-being.

This workshop is hosted by The Hills Montessori School and funded by a Parents Initiative in Education Grant.

Meet Kristi

Kristi spent ten years in the police force as a Specialist Child Interviewer and a Detective Senior Constable. When she retired from the force, Kristi believed there was a better way to help children and families. By taking a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach of 'locking up' the bad guy after it was done, she could help prevent child abuse and break the cycle of trauma that victims are so often subjected to. In addition to her experience in the force, Kristi has appeared on TV as a Child Safety Expert and was an Online Safety Specialist. During this role, she presented to schools’ students from years 3-12 about staying safe online and has also presented to many parents and teachers during this time. More than just a presenter, Kristi is a facilitator - driving the message and bringing experts together. She is passionate about keeping kids safe and isn’t afraid to keep it real with the adults (prepare for some swearing from Kristi!).At home, her family includes her teen daughter, a very supportive husband and her emotional support daschund, Duke. She is passionate about youth mental health and has mentored on youth camps. The decade Kristi spent talking to kids about what had happened to them, during her role as a specialist child interviewer and investigator, was so hard that Kristi had to walk away from the front line duties. What Kristi couldn’t walk away from was the pain she knew so many kids were suffering, and that she wanted to do everything in her power to prevent this pain from happening more. This is why CAPE-AU was founded: To provide an educational service for parents, caregivers and guardians around child sexual abuse protection and prevention.