Episodes

  • Which Child Abuse Reports Matter? with Melanie Nadon, Ph.D., MPA

    Which Child Abuse Reports Matter? with Melanie Nadon, Ph.D., MPA

    · One in Ten

    In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Melanie Nadon from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, about the intricacies of mandatory reporting in child abuse cases. The discussion delves into the disparities in report substantiations by educators compared to other professionals, the influence of socio-political shifts on welfare referrals, and the challenges of over-reporting. The conversation highlights findings from Dr. Nadon's recent study, shedding light on the complex interplay between poverty, race, and the child welfare system. The episode emphasizes the need for refined mandatory reporting training and better public policy solutions to support families effectively.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    00:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Melanie Nadon

    00:48 The Disparity in Child Abuse Reporting

    01:38 Motivations Behind the Study

    01:56 Impact of the Pandemic on Welfare Referrals

    03:27 Understanding Mandatory Reporting

    05:48 Educators and Mandatory Reporting

    10:14 Hypotheses and Surprising Findings

    13:56 Role of Medical and Legal Professionals

    16:16 Implications of Prior Maltreatment

    22:26 Poverty and Child Welfare

    37:53 State vs. County Administered Systems

    44:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  • How Trauma Fuels The Sex Trade with Klejdis Bilali

    How Trauma Fuels The Sex Trade with Klejdis Bilali

    · One in Ten

    In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar converses with Klejdis Bilali, a doctoral researcher at the University of South Florida's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Lab, about the intricate connections between childhood abuse, substance abuse, and the commercial sex industry. The dialogue explores the intergenerational pathways leading to involvement in the sex trade, particularly focusing on the specific vulnerabilities faced by mothers. The discussion delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of child custody relinquishment among trafficked women, the ethical dilemmas they face, and the socioeconomic stigmas surrounding substance-using mothers. It also addresses the systemic gaps in support systems, advocating for more compassionate, nuanced, and long-term care for affected families. The episode highlights findings from various studies and emphasizes the importance of sustained research and compassionate intervention to holistically support trafficking victims.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction to the Episode

    01:34 Guest Introduction: Klejdis Bilali

    01:38 Klejdis Bilali's Journey into Research

    02:42 Defining Commercial Sex Work

    03:59 Links Between Child Abuse and Sex Trafficking

    05:38 Vulnerabilities of Mothers in the Sex Trade

    07:35 Substance Abuse and Control Tactics

    09:41 Challenges in Child Custody for Trafficked Mothers

    11:27 Intergenerational Trauma and Victimization

    13:25 Study Hypotheses and Findings

    18:04 Foster Care and Trafficking

    19:30 Attachment Issues in Foster Care

    19:50 Challenges in Child Welfare System

    21:37 Substance Abuse and Familial Influence

    23:01 Ethical Dilemmas in Custody Decisions

    26:11 Support Systems and Family Dynamics

    31:51 Research Gaps and Future Directions

    35:15 Advice for Professionals and Policymakers

    38:05 Encouragement for Students and Final Thoughts

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  • Breaking Taboo: Addressing Sibling Sexual Abuse with Amy Adams

    Breaking Taboo: Addressing Sibling Sexual Abuse with Amy Adams

    · One in Ten

    In this episode of 'One in Ten,' host Teresa Huizar interviews Amy Adams, a Ph.D. doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham, about the complex and often overlooked issue of sibling sexual abuse. They discuss the challenges surrounding the disclosure and identification of such cases, the family dynamics involved, and the societal stigmas associated. Amy shares her extensive research findings from the National Sibling Sexual Abuse Project, including the prevalence, family stressors, and the need for whole-family, trauma-informed approaches to intervention. The conversation highlights the importance of public awareness and comprehensive support systems to help families navigate the repercussions of sibling sexual abuse.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00: Introduction to One in Ten

    01:36: Meet Amy Adams: Researcher on Sibling Sexual Abuse

    01:50: The National Sibling Sexual Abuse Project

    05:17: Exploring the Prevalence of Sibling Sexual Abuse

    08:27: Public Perception and Family Dynamics

    28:35: Disclosure and Family Reactions

    35:36: Implications for Practice and Future Research

    40:03: Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  • The Ripple Effects of Firearm Injuries in Children with Dr. Zirui Song

    The Ripple Effects of Firearm Injuries in Children with Dr. Zirui Song

    · One in Ten

    In this episode of "One in Ten," host Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Zirui Song, an Associate Professor of Healthcare Policy and Medicine at Harvard Medical School, about the extensive impact of firearm injuries on children and their families. They discuss the often overshadowed effects of these injuries, such as the long-term trauma and significant healthcare costs. Dr. Song shares findings from his research, which reveals that not only do surviving children face increased physical pain, psychiatric disorders, and substance use, but their families also suffer substantial mental health impacts and financial strains. They delve into the demographics of injured children, highlighting that older children in their teenage years are often more affected than younger ones. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of gun safety measures, such as gun locks, and the role of healthcare professionals in prevention. Dr. Song's research calls attention to the broader societal and economic implications of firearm injuries, urging public health and policy interventions. The episode underscores the necessity for comprehensive support and preventive strategies to mitigate the devastating consequences of firearm injuries on children and their families.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction to Firearm Injuries in Children

    01:44 Interview with Dr. Zirui Song

    03:09 The Impact of Firearm Injuries on Families

    06:15 Prevalence and Demographics of Firearm Injuries

    19:00 Psychological and Physical Effects on Survivors

    29:31 Economic Burden of Firearm Injuries

    33:28 Employer and Public Policy Implications

    39:07 Future Research and Final Thoughts

    47:18 Conclusion and Call to Action

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  • Why Belonging Matters

    Why Belonging Matters

    · One in Ten

    In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar speaks with Gaelin Elmore, Youth Advocate, Speaker, and Belonging Champion. They discuss the significant impact of belonging on children who have faced adversities, and how child abuse professionals can incorporate belonging into their work to foster better outcomes. Gaelin shares his personal journey of resilience and the profound importance of belonging in his life, highlighting practical steps for professionals to create environments that foster belonging for the youth they serve.

    Learn more about Gaelin at his website

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction to the Episode

    02:02 Meet Gaelin Elmore

    02:50 Gaelin's Journey to Belonging

    13:09 The Role of Safety and Connection

    17:17 Belonging in Child Advocacy

    38:28 Public Policy and Belonging

    42:55 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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  • Why Don't More Teachers Report Abuse?

    Why Don't More Teachers Report Abuse?

    · One in Ten

    Why Don't More Teachers Report Abuse? Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

    In this episode of 'One in Ten,' host Teresa Huizar speaks with Amanda Glouchkow, a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa, about the complexities teachers face in identifying and reporting child abuse. They discuss the accuracy of teachers identifying various forms of abuse, the inconsistency in reporting, and the international differences in training and cultural norms. The conversation explores underlying factors such as teacher training, beliefs, and systemic support, highlighting the need for better preparation and support for teachers as mandatory reporters. Amanda also shares surprising findings from her research and emphasizes the importance of improving training and support for educators.


    Glouchkow's study:

    Glouchkow, A., Weegar, K. & Romano, E. Teachers’ Responses to Child Maltreatment. Journ Child Adol Trauma 16, 95–108 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-022-00473-2

    Topics in this episode

    Time Topic

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    01:18 Meet Amanda Glouchkow: From Design to Child Abuse Research

    02:52 Global Variations in Child Abuse Reporting

    05:58 Barriers to Child Abuse Detection and Reporting

    11:03 Surprising Findings on Abuse Identification

    15:48 Study Design and Methodology

    28:02 Implications for Training and Support

    35:28 Future Research and Final Thoughts

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  • Creating Change Through Storytelling

    Creating Change Through Storytelling

    · One in Ten

    How do we persuade people more effectively and more authentically? And how does telling our own leadership story help those we’re trying to persuade to trust us and what we’re trying to do? Storytelling, and using it to make human connections, is a key part of the answer. We spoke with Sally Zimney, the author of Speaking Story, to learn more.

    Topics in this episode:

    02:41 – Origin story

    06:22 – Storytelling is having a moment

    11:27 – Female leaders, storytelling, and leadership

    15:14 – What is a story?

    16:58 – Misconceptions about storytelling

    19:33 – Find your own story

    29:52 – What the audience needs from you

    33:06 – How do you want people to feel?

    35:13 – Editing

    37:49 – Terrible advice

    39:39 – Preparing (great advice)

    44:46 – Perfection kills connection

    51:01 – For more information

    Links:

    Sally Zimney is the author of Speaking Story; visit her website at bemoved.com

    Sally was the closing speaker at the 2024 NCA Leadership Conference

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  • Which Kids Do We Believe?

    Which Kids Do We Believe?

    · One in Ten

    Black children and other children of color are less likely to be believed when reporting sexual violence and are considered less credible by jurors. But in multidisciplinary team settings, we pride ourselves on openly discussing all aspects of a case and coming into a case neutrally and allowing the disclosure and any corroborating evidence to determine the future direction of a case. But are we overconfident in these factors being enough to avoid disparate substantiation rates in child sexual abuse cases? Dr. Maggie Stevenson joins us to talk about how race affects whether children who disclose sexual abuse are seen as credible.

    Topics in this episode:

    1:43 – Origin story5:06 – Previous research7:31 – Study design10:35 – Examining a difficult topic14:57 – Hypotheses20:06 – Findings23:26 – Advice for child abuse professionals28:43 – Policy implications31:27 – A small test of change33:05 – Next research37:08 – For more information

    Links:

    Margaret (Maggie) C. Stevenson, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, Kenyon College

    “When Disclosure Fails to Substantiate Abuse: Child and Perpetrator Race Predict Child Sexual Abuse Substantiation,” by Margaret C. Stevenson and Molly A. Rivers, Child Maltreatment 2023, Vol. 28, Issue 4. DOI: 10.1177/10775595231157729

    Bette L. Bottoms, Ph.D.

    The Legacy of Racism for Children: Psychology, Law, and Public Policy, edited by Margaret C. Stevenson, Bette L. Bottoms, and Kelly C. Burke (Oxford University Press, 2020)

    Criminal Juries in the 21st Century: Psychological Science and the Law, (Oxford University Press, 2018)

    “Effects of victim and defendant race on jurors’ decisions in child sexual abuse cases,” Bette L. Bottoms, Suzanne L. Davis, Michelle A. Epstein, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 34, Issue 1. DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2004.tb02535.x

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  • How Good Are We at Keeping Kids Safe?

    How Good Are We at Keeping Kids Safe?

    · One in Ten

    When it comes to child sexual abuse and exploitation, a new look at the U.S. shows we’re not doing very well. Economist Impact's Out of the Shadows Index report, supported by World Childhood Foundation USA, sets key indicators for performance on child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention and intervention. And it benchmarks against those indicators in 28 different states—and counting; there will eventually be another report.

    Sadly, but perhaps unsurprisingly, all states measured so far have struggled. And if this were a report card, the best performing state would only have a D. What this means for kids is that, as a nation, our safeguarding is wholly inadequate and our response system woefully underfunded.

    But it’s not all doom and gloom. We invited Laura Avery and Katherine Stewart, the authors of the report, to talk to us about the report and how by being able to pinpoint weaknesses and challenges, we can develop state-specific roadmaps for improvement in child protection. If you haven’t already read the report, please make sure you do. You can find a link to it in our show notes. And for a compass to better outcomes for kids, please take a listen.

    Topics in this episode:

    1:31 – Origin story

    4:49 – Tighten up the metrics

    7:36 – How states fared

    9:16 – What the index covers

    11:28 – Biggest weaknesses

    19:27 – Bright spots

    22:03 – State wealth; statutes of limitations

    29:32 – Expanding the study

    31:54 – Policy maker response

    35:00 – Magic wand

    42:36 – For more information

    Links:

    Laura Avery, senior analyst, Policy & Insights, Economist Impact

    Katherine Stewart, principal, New Globalisation, and lead, Benchmarking, Policy & Insights, Economist Impact

    Full 2024 U.S. report and state reports and the 2022 pilot

    Global report (2022)

    “America’s Inconsistent Response to Child Sexual Abuse,” with Araceli Irurzun PĂ©rez (Season 4, Episode 20; November 17, 2022)

    Childhood USA

    1990 Convention on the Rights of the Child

    NCMEC

    Marci Hamilton, “Radically Vulnerable: Achieving Justice for Survivors” (Season 1, Episode 10; September 30, 2019)

    Brave Movement

    Previous episodes on prevention

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  • What Is Weathering? With Dr. Arline Geronimus

    What Is Weathering? With Dr. Arline Geronimus

    · One in Ten

    Dr. Arline T. Geronimus coined the term “weathering” to describe the effects of systemic oppression—including racism and classism—on the body. In 2023, she published Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society to shine a light on the topic and offer a roadmap for hope. This summer, she joined us at the 2024 NCA Leadership Conference to share her research with child abuse professionals who have dedicated themselves to helping children go on to live happy, healthy lives. This is the conversation Dr. Geronimus had with Teresa Huizar, the CEO of National Children’s Alliance and host of One in Ten podcast, in a plenary session at the conference.

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story – 03:15

    What is weathering? – 10:10

    Physiological stress (not just three minutes of terror on the savannah) – 17:12

    When weathering starts – 28:33

    Our expectations of caregivers – 33:16

    Cost of resiliency – 40:20

    Solutions – 54:16

    Links:

    Arline T. Geronimus, ScD, professor, health behavior and health education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan

    Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society, by Arline Geronimus (Little, Brown Spark; March 2023)

    Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.

    The video version of this conversation will also be available on NCA's YouTube channel.

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  • How Good Are Parents at Recognizing Grooming?

    How Good Are Parents at Recognizing Grooming?

    · One in Ten

    Would you recognize grooming if you saw it? We all think we know what it means, but that doesn’t mean we’re any good at spotting it—even if we’re parents determined to protect our kids from abuse. In fact, if anything, we’re overconfident about our ability to recognize grooming behaviors. Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic returns to One in Ten to discuss recent research on the topic.

    Topics in this episode:

    00:09 – Origin story03:16 – What is grooming?05:52 – Study design and findings14:04 – Escalating behaviors15:38 – Overconfidence20:58 – Prevention education 29:04 – Intervention32:04 – Public policy implications35:15 – Future research38:17 – Abusive women41:01 – For more information

    Links:

    Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

    “The Real Red Flags of Grooming” (Season 5, Episode 4, March 24, 2023)

    “Examining Parental Abilities to Recognize Sexual Grooming Behaviors of Child Sexual Abusers,” Lillian A. Steedman, Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Georgia M. Winters, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 2023. DOI:10.1007/s40653-023-00599-x

    Lillian A. Steedman

    Georgia M. Winters, Ph.D.

    David Finklehor, Ph.D.

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  • Climate Change and Violence Against Children

    Climate Change and Violence Against Children

    · One in Ten

    All of us have had to give more thought to climate change and its effects in recent years. But to what degree have we yet reckoned with the way in which climate change may increase violence against children? Which children are most likely to be affected? What preventative measures can we take now to help mitigate that risk? And how should this knowledge shape our services to children and families, both now and in the future? We speak with Dr. Jorge Cuartas, assistant professor of applied psychology at New York University and senior consultant on violence against children at the World Bank.

    Topics in this episode:

    00:09 – Origin story

    03:13 – The strain on families and communities

    05:57 – Displaced families, family separation

    08:07 – Effect on marginalized communities

    12:02 – Slow violence and mental health

    18:45 – Anxiety, resilience, and climate change

    23:24 – Advice for policy makers

    27:10 – Advice for child abuse professionals

    34:11 – Future research

    39:10 – For more information

    Links:

    Jorge Cuartas, Ph.D., assistant professor of applied psychology at New York University; senior consultant on violence against children at the World Bank; co-director of the NGO Apapacho

    “Climate change is a threat multiplier for violence against children,” Jorge Cuartas, Amiya Bhatia, Daniel Carter, Lucie Cluver, Carolina Coll, Elizabeth Donger, Catherine E. Draper, Frances Gardner, Bess Herbert, Orla Kelly, Jamie Lachman, Najat Maalla M'jid, Frederique Seidel, Child Abuse & Neglect, 2023, 106430, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106430.

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  • Treating Adolescents With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

    Treating Adolescents With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

    · One in Ten

    Cases involving problematic sexual behavior are between a quarter and a third of all cases of child sexual abuse that come through Children’s Advocacy Centers. How do we understand this behavior in teens? What are risk factors and key opportunities to interrupt and disrupt this behavior? What do we know about evidence-supported treatment for these teens? And how may existing evidence-based treatments and approaches be shaped and applied? We speak with Dr. Melissa Grady at the School of Social Service at Catholic University and Dr. Jamie Yoder, assistant professor of social work at Colorado State University.

    Topics:

    01:50 – Origin story

    08:37 – Trauma and childhood adversity

    17:17 – Attachment

    23:47 – Why TF-CBT?

    32:09 – Findings

    41:32 – What’s next?

    48:32 – For more information

    Links:

    Melissa Grady, Ph.D., professor, National Catholic School of Social Service at Catholic University

    Jamie Yoder, Ph.D., assistant professor of social work, Colorado State University.

    “Developing a trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy application for adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors: A conceptual framework,” M. D. Grady, J. Yoder, E. Deblinger, A. P. Mannarino, Child Abuse & Neglect, Volume 140, 2023, 106139, doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106139

    Jill Levenson, Ph.D., LCSW

    Kevin Creeden, LMHC

    Elizabeth J. Letourneau, Ph.D.

    Tony Ward, Ph.D.

    William L. Marshall, Ph.D.

    Michael Miner, Ph.D.

    “Sexual Behavior in Youth: What’s Normal? What’s Not? And What Can We Do About It?” with Jane Silovsky, Ph.D. (Season 3, episode 15)

    “Understanding Kids With Problematic Sexual Behaviors,” with Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW (Season 5, episode 21)

    “Tony and Esther and Judy”

    “TF-CBT: Helping Kids Get Better,” with Anthony Mannarino, Ph.D. (Season 5, episode 16)

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  • Boys: The Invisible Victims of Child Sex Trafficking

    Boys: The Invisible Victims of Child Sex Trafficking

    · One in Ten

    Child sex trafficking is not a new phenomenon. And thankfully, the general public and child abuse professionals have greater awareness than ever of it. But has the full story yet been told? To what extent has the experience of boys been a part of our understanding of sex trafficking of children and youth? What places boys at special risk for trafficking? What vulnerabilities do they have and how might that affect their recruitment? And how can we tailor programs to meet the unique needs and concerns of boys? Join us as we speak with Amanda Connella, graduate research assistant at the TIP Lab, and Dr. Sandra Stone, assistant dean for graduate studies at the University of South Florida, about how we can ensure that boys are no longer invisible victims.

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story (01:14)Kids at risk of trafficking (05:17)Not enough service providers for boys (14:25)Not enough research (18:50)Misperceptions about boys (20:46)Prevention disconnected from data (26:02)Advice for parents (31:15)Advice for child abuse professionals (38:07)Public policy (47:40)For more information (50:27)

    Links:

    Amanda L. Connella, M.A., is a graduate research assistant at the TIP (Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience) Lab at the University of South Florida

    “The Invisible Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Boys and Their Barriers to Access to Services,” graduate thesis, Amanda L. Connella

    Sandra Stone, Ph.D., professor and assistant dean for graduate studies, University of South Florida

    Joan A. Reid, Ph.D., LMHC

    Selah Freedom

    Colby Valentine, Ph.D.

    “Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories About Human Trafficking?”, with Maureen Kenny, Ph.D.

    NIJ, National Institute of Justice

    Bob’s House of Hope

    “The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in New York City, Volume One: The CSEC Population in New York City: Size, Characteristics, and Needs,” by R. Curtis, K. Terry, M. Dank, K. Dombrowski, and B. Khan (September 2008); Center for Court Innovation and John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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  • Making Prevention Education Accessible for All

    Making Prevention Education Accessible for All

    · One in Ten

    Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more than three times more likely to experience abuse and neglect than children without these disabilities. We should see a prevention landscape filled with programs tailored to these children. Yet, as Dr. Melissa Bright from the Center for Violence Prevention Research tells us, few such programs exist, and even fewer have been researched for their effectiveness. Why does so little research exist on this uniquely vulnerable population? For child abuse professionals, how might we create or adapt prevention programs for these children? And how do we approach parents and caregivers who may have questions or concerns about prevention programming for their child? Take a listen.

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story (01:35)Unique vulnerabilities (04:35)Why so few prevention programs? (07:41)Focus groups (11:05)State-required prevention education (20:56)Advice for child abuse professionals (25:42)You’re not innovating if it doesn’t work (29:10)Public policy implications (37:37)For more information (40:06)

    Links:

    Melissa Bright, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Center for Violence Prevention Research

    “Parents’ and professionals perspectives on school-based maltreatment prevention education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” Csenge B. BƑdi, Diana P. Ortega, LouAnne B. Hawkins, Tyler G. James, Melissa A. Bright, Child Abuse & Neglect, Vol. 145, 2023, 106428, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106428

    Erin’s Law

    Jenna’s Law

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  • A Sea of Red Dots: The Explosion in Online Child Sexual Abuse

    A Sea of Red Dots: The Explosion in Online Child Sexual Abuse

    · One in Ten

    While the presence of child sexual abuse images in child sexual abuse cases is not new, the sheer scale and scope and ubiquity of it all is. The exponential growth in the trading of these images has created a sophisticated marketplace designed around exploiting children. Three guests join us today to discuss child sexual abuse materials online (CSAM): Elizabeth and Ted Cross and Stefan Turkheimer.

    What Liz and Ted set out to learn was the degree to which incest played into the production of this material, what types of sex acts those trading in CSAM were most interested in, and what ages were most common among the child victims. It’s terribly disturbing but also important for us to understand in order to properly combat it.

    We speak with Stefan about important policy implications. What can policy makers do to hold tech companies more responsible for preventing the proliferation of these materials? And how do we leverage the resources needed to serve victims? Please take a listen.

    Topics in this episode:

    The scope of the problem (2:06)A sea of red dots (4:16)Research design (12:35)Findings (20:41)Severity of abuse (24:03)The link with incest (28:45)Public policy (30:25)Implications for practice (38:29)For more information (41:25)

    Links:

    Elizabeth Cross, Ph.D., Cross Associates Research & Evaluation Services, LLC, and adjunct professor of social work and child advocacy at Montclair State University

    Theodore Cross, Ph.D., senior research specialist – research professor, Children and Family Research Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Stefan Turkheimer, vice president for public policy, RAINN

    NCMEC CyberTipline

    Child Rescue Coalition

    Map and severity of abuse list from a presentation by Cross, Cross, Cooper, Turkheimer, and Bailey to the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Congress

    Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)

    Camille Cooper

    Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

    EARN IT Act

    Project Safe Childhood Act

    Child Rescue Act

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  • Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories About Human Trafficking?

    Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories About Human Trafficking?

    · One in Ten

    The rise in myths and conspiracy theories about human trafficking have been one of the most frustrating parts of being a child abuse professional over the past few years. It has been a deadly game of whack a mole, because as soon as one myth or conspiracy theory is debunked, yet another arises.

    Dr. Maureen Kenny, a professor of psychology at Florida International University, set out to explore why and how these conspiracy theories were endorsed by a diverse college population in hopes that this would give us insight into better education strategies for the wider public. If you have ever moaned and groaned your way through a media report with whackadoodle ideas about trafficking or rolled your eyes at a movie that depicted it all wrong, this episode is for you. Please take a listen.

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story (1:55)What is human trafficking? (3:01)Why the uptick in myths and conspiracy theories? (5:06)Why we want to believe (13:13)Language choices (16:42)What kids need to know (18:49)Surprising findings (22:41)The scale of misinformation (24:41)Influencing the influencers (26:15)Future research (31:27)Advice for child abuse professionals (37:40)One bright note (38:50)For more information (40:10)

    Links:

    Maureen C. Kenny, Ph.D., professor, associate chair Academic Personnel and Diversity, Florida International University

    “Conspiracy Theories of Human Trafficking: Knowledge and Perceptions Among a Diverse College Population,” Maureen C. Kenny, Claire Helpingstine, and Tracy Borelus (2023), Journal of Human Trafficking, DOI: 10.1080/23322705.2023.2225367

    The study Teresa mentions: “‘Influencing the Influencers:’ A Field Experimental Approach to Promoting Effective Mental Health Communication on TikTok,” Matt Motta, Yuning Liu, and Amanda Yarnell (2023); there are multiple news stories about the study, including a recent NPR article by Andrea Muraskin (January 5, 2024)

    Dr. Kenny suggests these websites to learn more about myths and facts of human trafficking:

    Polaris Project U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Trafficking In Persons, OUT OF THE SHADOWS: Exposing the Myths of Human Trafficking (hhs.gov) National Human Trafficking Hotline: Myths & Facts

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  • Understanding Kids With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

    Understanding Kids With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

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    Geoff Sidoli joins us from NCA’s Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes to talk about kids with sexual behavior problems. Myths abound about why these kids act out, how treatable they are, and what treatment settings and methods may be most helpful. But research shows that these kids are treatable. So how do we set these kids on a better life trajectory and improve safety at home and in the community?

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story (1:43)Risk factors (4:15)A range of behaviors (9:09)Myths and blind spots (12:18)Effective treatments (22:31)Research gaps (30:13)For more information (40:20)

    Links:

    Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW, coordinator of mental health programs, NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes

    Problematic sexual behaviors

    Patrick Lussier, Ph.D.

    James R. Worling, Ph.D., C.Psych.

    “20-year prospective follow-up study of specialized treatment for adolescents who offended sexually”

    “An Empirically-Based Approach for Prosecuting Juvenile Sex Crimes,” Paul Stern, JD

    “Impressions of child advocacy center leaders: How problematic sexual behavior in children and adolescents is perceived by community professionals”

    Jane Silovsky, Ph.D., appeared in Season 3, “Sexual Behavior in Youth: What’s Normal? What’s Not? And What Can We Do About It?”

    “Quantifying the Decline in Juvenile Sexual Recidivism Rates,” Michael F. Caldwell, PsyD

    Brian Allen, PsyD; the phase-based treatment model

    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

    Melissa D. Grady

    Ashley Fiore, MSW, LCSW

    Kevin M. Powell, Ph.D.; resiliency and protective factors model

    Daniel J. Siegel, MD

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  • Keeping Kids Safe in the Homeschool Boom

    Keeping Kids Safe in the Homeschool Boom

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    Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in the U.S., a surge in popularity that crosses every demographic, political, and geographic line. Most parents who homeschool do so with their children’s very best interests in mind. But what about that small but very critical percentage of parents who homeschool in order to hide their child from public view and abuse them? How do we create a policy environment that enhances safety for all children? And how can we factor a homeschool population into child abuse prevention and intervention efforts? Join us as we speak with Angela Grimberg from the Coalition for Responsible Home Education.

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story (02:19)About homeschooling (04:38)Research (08:10)Public policy recommendations (11:04)Advice for child abuse professionals (14:47)Parents’ reactions (20:31)Share and subscribe (22:42)

    Links:

    Angela Grimberg, executive director, the Coalition for Responsible Home Education

    Homeschooling’s Invisible Children database

    Homeschooling: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (October 8, 2023) featured the Coalition

    11 states with no homeschooling notification requirements: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Texas

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  • Cultural Considerations Working With Middle Eastern and North African Families

    Cultural Considerations Working With Middle Eastern and North African Families

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    In the U.S., there are at least 1.2 million immigrants from Middle Eastern and North African countries, and close to 4 million descendants from prior waves of immigration. Yet there’s very little research on the experiences of those families with the U.S. child welfare system. What do we need to know to deliver relevant and culturally appropriate services? Are we affected by assumptions or stereotypes? Do we understand these families’ unique challenges and strengths? Dr. Marina Bassili joined us to help us explore the topic.

    Topics in this episode:

    Origin story (1:53)What are MENA families? (4:25)Families’ trauma history (9:15)Myths, stereotypes, biases (12:31)Cultural specifics to pay attention to (18:20)Corporal punishment (20:42)Advice for child abuse professionals (23:14)A cup of tea (31:42)Three takeaways (33:38)Good intentions don’t stop racism (39:05)For more information (40:46)

    Links:

    Marina Bassili, PsyD, licensed psychologist and adjunct faculty, Pepperdine University

    Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody

    Gimel Rogers, PsyD, ABPP

    “Cultural Considerations for Families Involved in the Child Welfare System: A Focus on Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Families,” Marina Bassili, PsyD; Gimel Rogers, PsyD, ABPP; APSAC Advisor, 2023 Number 2

    International Organization for Migration

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