Episode 164: Prevention Starts with Parents - Alison Sutherland
Thu Nov 27 2025
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Established in 2022 and officially incorporated as an LLC in September 2023, Prevention Starts with Parents is dedicated to educating and empowering parents and caregivers. We firmly believe that informed parents are protective parents. Our mission is to provide essential knowledge on child sexual abuse risks and prevention strategies, ensuring that every child's safety is a top priority.
Our Vision
At Prevention Starts with Parents, we envision a world where every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment. We aim to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge, tools, and resources to protect their children from the threat of sexual abuse. We envision a future where every child's innocence is preserved, and their well-being is prioritized, thanks to the commitment of parents and caregivers.
Alison Sutherland is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. With a career spanning various sectors, she has accumulated extensive expertise in Child Abuse and Prevention. Her experience includes roles in Child Protective Services, Juvenile Court, Victim's Advocacy within Law Enforcement, and most recently, as a Forensic Interviewer. Alison is committed to safeguarding children and making a positive impact in the field of child protection.
Alison became a forensic interviewer in 2020 and was trained in Child First Protocol.Alison has spent several years working under different juvenile judges - becoming well versed in cases related to dependency, delinquency and truancy.Alison began her career a decade ago with the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and investigated cases of child abuse and neglect. In 2018, Alison became the Crime Victim's Coordinator at a central Texas police department. She worked with all victims of violent and sexual crimes identified by the police department.Alison has spent well over 1000 hours observing and participating in various courts.Having two separate opportunities to work with two different family treatment courts, Alison has an extensive background with addiction and how substance abuse effects families. Support the show
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Feel free to leave us a comment! If you'd like to ask a question, or want a response, please send an email to us at catfishcops5.0@gmail.com! Established in 2022 and officially incorporated as an LLC in September 2023, Prevention Starts with Parents is dedicated to educating and empowering parents and caregivers. We firmly believe that informed parents are protective parents. Our mission is to provide essential knowledge on child sexual abuse risks and prevention strategies, ensuring that every child's safety is a top priority. Our Vision At Prevention Starts with Parents, we envision a world where every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment. We aim to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge, tools, and resources to protect their children from the threat of sexual abuse. We envision a future where every child's innocence is preserved, and their well-being is prioritized, thanks to the commitment of parents and caregivers. Alison Sutherland is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. With a career spanning various sectors, she has accumulated extensive expertise in Child Abuse and Prevention. Her experience includes roles in Child Protective Services, Juvenile Court, Victim's Advocacy within Law Enforcement, and most recently, as a Forensic Interviewer. Alison is committed to safeguarding children and making a positive impact in the field of child protection. Alison became a forensic interviewer in 2020 and was trained in Child First Protocol.Alison has spent several years working under different juvenile judges - becoming well versed in cases related to dependency, delinquency and truancy.Alison began her career a decade ago with the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and investigated cases of child abuse and neglect. In 2018, Alison became the Crime Victim's Coordinator at a central Texas police department. She worked with all victims of violent and sexual crimes identified by the police department.Alison has spent well over 1000 hours observing and participating in various courts.Having two separate opportunities to work with two different family treatment courts, Alison has an extensive background with addiction and how substance abuse effects families. Support the show