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Engaging the brightest minds working to solve one of the world's toughest challenges—child abuse. Join us for conversations with leading experts on science, law, medicine, morality, and messaging. One in Ten is brought to you by National Children's Alliance, the largest network of care centers in the U.S. serving child victims of abuse. Our host is Teresa Huizar, NCA's CEO and a national expert on child abuse intervention and trauma treatment. Visit us online at nationalchildrensalliance.org.

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Engaging the brightest minds working to solve one of the world's toughest challenges—child abuse. Join us for conversations with leading experts on science, law, medicine, morality, and messaging. One in Ten is brought to you by National Children's Alliance, the largest network of care centers in the U.S. serving child victims of abuse. Our host is Teresa Huizar, NCA's CEO and a national expert on child abuse intervention and trauma treatment. Visit us online at nationalchildrensalliance.org.

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

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

    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
    For more information about National Children’s Alliance and the work of Children’s Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.
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    • 41 min
    Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories About Human Trafficking?

    Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories About Human Trafficking?

    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 
    For more information about National Children’s Alliance and the work of Children’s Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.
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    • 40 min
    Understanding Kids With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

    Understanding Kids With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

    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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    • 40 min
    Keeping Kids Safe in the Homeschool Boom

    Keeping Kids Safe in the Homeschool Boom

    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
    For more information about National Children’s Alliance and the work of Children’s Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.
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    • 23 min
    Cultural Considerations Working With Middle Eastern and North African Families

    Cultural Considerations Working With Middle Eastern and North African Families

    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
     
    For more information about National Children’s Alliance and the work of Children’s Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.
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    • 41 min
    Glimpsing the Iceberg: Corporal Punishment and Physical Abuse

    Glimpsing the Iceberg: Corporal Punishment and Physical Abuse

    To truly address child physical abuse, we have to understand the scope of the problem and how the use of corporal punishment can escalate to the point in which children are harmed. What Dr. Amy Slep and her team did was to set up their research in such a way that it was truly anonymous, and parents could feel very safe to be completely honest about their use of corporal punishment and even their own self-identified physical abuse of their own children. As you will hear, parents admit—and to a shocking degree—physically disciplining infants, an unsafe practice that warrants help and support immediately. They admit a range of behaviors far beyond the spanking with an open hand that some of us might remember from childhood. And a heartbreaking number admit to physically disciplining—to the point of physical abuse—their own children, whether because of corporal punishment taken too far or out of frustration or anger. 
    Topics in this episode:
    Origin story (02:49)What are corporal punishment and physical abuse? (05:31)How the study encouraged honesty (11:28)Studying military families (15:51)Family size and physical abuse (21:39)Physically disciplining infants (24:18)Public policy implications (31:57)What’s next in research? (35:34)For more information (39:53) Links:
    Amy M. Smith Slep, Ph.D., professor, Family Translational Research Group, New York University
    DSM – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
    ICD – International Classification of Diseases
    “Glimpsing the Iceberg: Parent-Child Physical Aggression and Abuse,” Amy M. Smith Slep, Kimberly A. Rhoades, Michael F. Lorber, Richard E. Heyman (2022). Child Maltreatment, 0(0). DOI: 10.1177/10775595221112921
    Child Maltreatment report series from the Administration for Children and Families has the most recent official statistics
    National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence, Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire
    Family Advocacy Program
    “Know the Signs: Physical Abuse,” Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children’s Services
    For more information about National Children’s Alliance and the work of Children’s Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.
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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

AdamVofReno ,

Great podcast

I’m a newer child abuse professional, and I’ve learned a lot from listening! I like Teresa as a host. She has good energy and very engaging!

eworldpeace ,

Great podcast for Child Welfare professionals

Great topics and very timely. I love the pace of the host too

JID1946 ,

Outstanding episode on child trafficking

I often hear students speak to “child prostitution” the benefits of legal prostitution and worst of all, prostitution as a “victimless crime.”

I plan to use the episode as a lesson on the problems and issues. My university tends to neglect victimology as a criminal justice perspective.

Well done.

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