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Does America Believe Female Sexual Abusers Exist? with Dr. Caitlyn Muniz
Misperceptions abound about female-perpetrated child sexual abuse—and that harms victims.
The Surprising Prevalence of Sibling Sexual Abuse, with Nina Bertele
When we think about problematic sexual behaviors in youth, we rarely think about sibling sexual abuse, but it’s not uncommon. What can we do in these cases? And how can
The True Cost of Olympic Gold, with Marci Hamilton
Team doctor Larry Nassar abused hundreds of girls and young women, leaving Marci Hamilton at CHILD USA determined to examine how the toxic culture of sports allowed this to happen—and
Sticks and Stones … But What If Words Do Hurt?, with Yvonne Lei
Yvonne Lei joins us to discuss research into interpersonal discrimination and its effects on mental health, substance use, and well-being in young adults.
How Accurate Is Memory After 20 Years?, with Gail Goodman, Ph.D.
In recent years, many adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse have come forward to seek justice, disclosing painful memories of traumatic events from decades before; now, new research explores how
Prevention, Healing, & Justice: A Blueprint for Action, with Dr. Daniela Ligiero
What do we really know about violence against children—and what would it mean if thousands of organizations banded together to demand changes to better support families and protect children?
Do Anti-Poverty Programs Reduce Child Abuse?, with Dr. Hank Puls
Could investing more in anti-poverty programs not only reduce poverty in the U.S. but also reduce child abuse and neglect?
Multidisciplinary Teams: What’s the Secret Sauce?, with Dr. James Herbert
Research has established that multidisciplinary teams create better outcomes in child abuse cases, but what is that secret sauce that makes it work?
Sexual Behavior in Youth: What’s Normal? What’s Not? And What Can We Do About It?, with Jane Silovsky
What’s normal sexual behavior in youth, and how do we identify, treat, and prevent problematic behaviors?
What’s Culture Got to Do With It? Everything, with Maegan Rides At The Door, Ph.D., LCPC
For Native American and Alaska Native children and families, how do we craft culturally responsive child welfare and child protection services?