The Safety Handbook

Donna Stangeland spent the course of her career as a Homicide Detective investigating sexual and physical abuse against children—while being a mother herself. When she retired in 2021, she decided to do something useful with the practical knowledge she had gained over her many years in the field.

The Safety Handbook is a parent’s practical guide to safety, beginning with infancy and spanning all the way to young adulthood. From factors to consider when choosing a childcare provider, to instilling healthy habits in young children to protect them from predators, to dating, drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, and intimate partner violence, Detective Stangeland is here to arm parents with the best safety practices for their families. This book isn’t about fear. It’s about education. It not only teaches you to recognize the warning signs, but equips you with the mental fortitude to take action.

Because at the end of the day, we all have a common goal: to keep our children safe.