The 21st Century Guidebook of Essential Life Skills for Teens (Parents and Caregivers, too!)
(Pub. date Oct. 6, 2020)
Accolades
What They Don’t Teach Teens is the Gold Winner of the IBPA Ben Franklin Award, the NIEA Award for Best Parenting & Family Book, and the Silver Winner of the Foreword INDIE Award for Family & Relationships.
“Cristall offers clear, compelling, and detailed guidance to help young people navigate complex interpersonal and legal situations.”
Get to Know Jonathan
Jonathan Cristall, Esq., spent his teen years taking unnecessary risks and getting into avoidable trouble. Now a veteran prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles, he went from disregarding laws to enforcing them.
Troubled Teen to Author
Speaking Events
Cristall, a certified sexual violence prevention instructor, teaches the topics from his book, What They Don't Teach Teens, in person and via virtual events. Including:
Sexual violence and misconduct: sexual consent, sexual harassment prevention, dating violence, and sextortion
Safer police interactions: knowing your rights and what to do and not do when getting stopped by the police while driving or on foot
Personal safety: situational awareness and street safety—wherever your life travels take you
Digital safety: digital footprint and citizenship, cyberbullying, and the risks of underage sexting
Raising Kids in the Digital Age
Teen Workshops
Jonathan teaches his curriculum in Los Angeles and beyond to audiences of all ages and sizes, including at…
Speaking Event Testimonials (just a few…)
“We bring Jonathan to Beverly High to help our students (and their parents) develop 21st century life skills. Each time Jonathan presents, the response was phenomenal. Our students are engaged and the parents are thrilled.”
“Jonathan takes complicated topics and simplifies them. His workshops provide our students and parents with actionable and accessible information that will greatly benefit them now and in the future.”
“Jonathan brilliantly addresses crucial topics that aren’t included in our school curriculum. His interactive style keeps the audience asking for more.”
“Jonathan’s presentations for our congregation are very enlightening. Parents are grateful for the opening to talk with their teens about crucial subjects. Teens appreciate Jonathan’s relatability and directness. We can’t wait to bring him back!”
“Jonathan’s well-honed presentation was truly an enriching experience. His delivery was engaging, savvy and well-informed. His material expanded our awareness about online safety. It brought our Parent Teacher Student Association to a new level.”
“I hired Jonathan to teach my sons, their friends, and parents about sexual violence and misconduct. Jonathan’s presentation was highly-informative. I know this critical info will help keep my sons safe for life!”
“It was a pleasure having Jonathan present to our Village School Alumni Parent group. His presentation style is extremely engaging, and he is masterful in his ability to turn complex legal concepts into practical talking points that parents can share with their teens. ”
