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Bad News Is a Story; Good News Is a Statistic, with Dr. David Finkelhor
A recent short-term uptick in rates of child sexual abuse in the U.S. sparked this conversation about the long-term reduction in the rates of abuse and neglect and what we
COVID-19 and Criminal Justice, with Mat Heck, Jr.
How is our criminal justice system responding to the novel coronavirus, especially when it comes to keeping kids safe from abuse?
Predators in Our Pockets: The New Digital Hunting Grounds, with Lt. Veto Mentzell and Emily Cashman Kirstein
Two perspectives on child sexual abuse materials on the internet: We’ll hear from a law enforcement officer and a nonprofit that uses technology to protect kids.
Mending the Tears of Violence, with Dr. Sherry Hamby
Adversity and even violence are common in children’s lives. So how do we help kids thrive?
The Child-Trafficking-to-Adult-Prostitution Pipeline, with Yasmin Vafa
The connections between child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and the adult sex trade—and how full decriminalization of adult prostitution could end up harming kids.
The Hidden Cost of Resilience, with Dr. Ernestine Briggs-King
The ability to bounce back from trauma is a good thing, but research is uncovering signs that all may not be well with kids who look like they’re doing just
Gender Bias and the Myth of Parental Alienation, with Prof. Joan S. Meier
Everyone’s heard of the vengeful woman who accuses her ex-husband of child abuse during a divorce, but is parental alienation real, and how does alleging abuse affect custody decisions?
The Family-Focused Advocate, with Libby Ralston
How can we get more child abuse victims and their families to participate in mental health treatment?
Beyond ACEs, with Dr. Lisa Amaya-Jackson
Why context matters when it comes to an individual’s adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—and why all ACEs are not created equal.
Radically Vulnerable: Achieving Justice for Survivors, with Marci Hamilton
CHILD USA’s Prof. Marci Hamilton joins us to discuss the legal landscape for survivors of child sexual abuse—and what else society must do to protect children.