"Many adults smother children in hugs and kisses because they want to be validated by a child’s love, not because they are abusers. But parents still shouldn’t put their children in uncomfortable physical situations because they’re afraid to hurt a relative’s feelings.”

How can we teach our children about body safety and consent while also connecting with our family and loved ones?

Stacey Ellison recently relocated to South Lake Tahoe from Southern California where she served a number of communities in her capacity as a museum curator, executive director, and fundraising/events director. As a historian, Stacey believes that knowing and understanding your community, its history, and people is essential to bringing communities together. She is the mother of two college-aged kids and the proud wife of a deputy sheriff. Stacey looks forward to getting to know the SLT community while growing and supporting the mission of Live Violence Free in its efforts to create a violence-free environment for all people.