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Adversity and even violence are common in children’s lives. So how do we help kids thrive?

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 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

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?

How can we get more child abuse victims and their families to participate in mental health treatment?

Why context matters when it comes to an individual’s adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—and why all ACEs are not created equal.

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.

The Urban Institute’s Maya Brennan joins us to examine the out-size impact that housing instability has on family well-being.

Françoise Mathieu joins us to talk about how to remain effective and compassionate and cope with a high-stress job.

At-risk children, implicit bias in the child welfare system, and what role big data should have in making potentially life-and-death decisions about children’s safety.