What if a true crime story didn’t end with heartbreak, but sparked real change?
Straight from the desk of McGruff the Crime Dog® and the National Crime Prevention Council comes True Crime Prevention, the Podcast that goes beyond the headlines and provides real solutions.
Host Paul DelPonte will take a bite out of fear and serve up a podcast that’s not just about stories... it’s about solutions.
Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch the full video version of every episode:
https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPC
Hosted by Paul DelPonte and produced by Nicholas Cirone.
What if a true crime story didn’t end with heartbreak, but sparked real change?
Straight from the desk of McGruff the Crime Dog® and the National Crime Prevention Council comes True Crime Prevention, the Podcast that goes beyond the headlines and provides real solutions.
Host Paul DelPonte will take a bite out of fear and serve up a podcast that’s not just about stories... it’s about solutions.
Subscribe to us on YouTube to catch the full video version of every episode:
https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPC
Hosted by Paul DelPonte and produced by Nicholas Cirone.

What happens when one survivor refuses to stay silent?
In this episode of True Crime Prevention, host Paul DelPonte speaks with Erin Merryn — a survivor turned national advocate whose story inspired Erin’s Law, landmark legislation that teaches children about safe and unsafe touches. Erin opens up about her personal experience with childhood abuse, the subtle grooming tactics predators use, and why open conversations about personal safety can save lives.
Together, Paul and Erin explore how education, awareness, and community involvement can stop abuse before it starts — and how every parent, teacher, and neighbor can help protect kids.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xjIgjK5ks&feature=youtu.be
Learn more about the National Crime Prevention Council: www.ncpc.org
Support Erin's Law: https://www.erinslaw.org/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKLQUO52CXyS1W9kVGQd4?si=2d53a9bc5d4c4d7b
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-prevention-podcast/id1821901931
🎙 Hosted by Paul DelPonte of the National Crime Prevention Council Produced by Nicholas Cirone
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