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Research shows that about 75% of physical abuse starts as physical discipline gone terribly awry. We have years of data showing spanking is ineffective—and, in fact, harmful to kids. But often the topic is treated as a third rail by many child abuse professionals: avoided and ignored.
We spoke to Stacie LeBlanc, CEO of The UP Institute and a champion of No Hit Zones. Why is it so difficult for child abuse professionals to discuss spanking with parents? How do we get past the culture wars on this topic? And how can we open a respectful conversation that moves beyond “Well, I turned out fine”? How can No Hit Zones help?
This episode was originally published on May 7, 2020.
Topics in this episode:Concerns for kids during the pandemic (1:17)Connection between spanking and physical abuse (2:53)The research (4:15)Poly-victimization and adverse childhood experiences (6:03)A common problem that’s hard to talk about (8:05)Handling parents’ objections (13:17)A respectful approach (21:00)Banning spanking, changing social norms (23:48)How to start a no-hit zone (26:23)For more information (34:06)Links:
Stacie Schrieffer LeBlanc, MEd, JD, CEO of The UP Institute
No Hit Zone Toolkit
The No Hit Zone concept was created in 2005 by Dr. Lolita McDavid at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio
Elizabeth Gershoff, Ph.D.
Painless Parenting
National No Hit Zone Committee
Stop Spanking
U.S. Alliance to End the Hitting of Children has a list of organizations with policy statements on this topic
American Academy of Pediatrics put out a policy statement in November 2018
Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children has a map of global progress on the issue
JHACO (“Jayco”) refers to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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We struggle to understand and talk about the link between poverty and child abuse. On the one hand, we know that not every poor family abuses and neglects their children, and we don’t want to stigmatize families for their poverty. On the other hand, there is a growing body of literature on the cascading effects of poverty in the lives of families. Paul Bywaters, professor of social work at the University of Huddersfield, joins us today to discuss the relationship between poverty, inequality, and child abuse.
 How do we come alongside and stand with families in poverty who are struggling with child abuse and neglect? How do we examine our own policies and procedures to ensure that we’re being genuinely helpful and not just adding to families’ burdens? And how do we move beyond just talking about individual poverty to the growing disparity in means that is reinforcing structural inequality with implications for generations to come? Please take a listen.


 Topics in this episode:
Origin story (00:09)The relationship between poverty and abuse and neglect (4:08)Poverty affects every aspect of your life (8:34)Impact on adult poverty (11:48)The effect of disparity (14:19)Standing alongside families (19:16)Policy solutions (25:08)What’s next in research (36:55)For more information (40:20)Links:
Paul Bywaters, Ph.D., professor of social work, School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield
 The Relationship Between Poverty and Child Abuse and Neglect: New Evidence, by Paul Bywaters and Guy Skinner with Aimee Cooper, Eilis Kennedy, and Afra Malik, University of Huddersfield, March 2022
 Michal Krumer-Nevo, Ph.D., YouTube video: FAQ on Poverty and Poverty Aware Practice
 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
 L. Anthony Loman, Ph.D.
 Gary Siegel, Ph.D.
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In most countries around the world, girls are disproportionately at risk of, and harmed by, both sexual abuse and exploitation. But we also know that all genders experience sexual violence. And every trauma victim and survivor deserves tailored treatment and care. So what do we know about how boys experience sexual exploitation? What are the unique stigmas and burdens that they bear? How do we tailor interventions to address their specific needs? And how do we ensure that every victim of every gender gets the help that they need to heal? 
Topics in this episode: 
Origin story (1:25) Not much research about boys (3:10) The survey (8:55) Positive examples (16:18) Three specific findings (23:58) Policy implications (31:15) What’s next in research (36:04) For more information (38:51) Links: 
Mark Kavenagh, Ph.D., founder and director of Evident Consulting (LinkedIn) 
“Sexual exploitation of children: Barriers for boys in accessing social supports for victimization,” Mark Kavenagh, Nicholas Hua, Christine Wekerle, part of a special issue of Child Abuse & Neglect: Global Insights on the Sexual Exploitation of Boys, Vol. 142, Part 2, August 2023 
ECPAT International 
Global Boys Initiative  
“A global systematic scoping review of literature on the sexual exploitation of boys,” Corrine Moss, Savanah Jordan Smith, Katherine Kim, Nicholas Hua, Noella Noronha, Mark Kavenagh, Christine Wekerle 
“Frontline support services for boys who have experienced child sexual exploitation: A thematic review of survey data from seven countries,” Marie Nodzenski, Jarrett Davis 
Sunflower Centers in South Korea
Jordan Greenbaum, MD, previously appeared on One in Ten: “The Trauma They Carried,” Season 3, Episode 10 (July 15, 2021) 
Thorn study, Self-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material: Youth Attitudes and Experiences in 2021 
“Growing Up Online: Addressing Child Sextortion,” with Katie Connell, MSW, (FBI); Season 5, Episode 5, of One in Ten (April 7, 2023) 
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Child sexual abuse is never a child’s fault. Absolutely never. And it’s unrealistic to expect children to somehow fend off the predations of adult offenders. But do jurors believe that? Dr. Jonathan Golding, professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, asked: What do potential jurors believe about children and resisting abuse? How do these beliefs shape their understanding of who is responsible for that abuse? And how does this influence the outcome at trial? The results of his study are concerning and have implications not only for juror education but also education of the general public at large.
Topics in this episode:
Origin story (1:31)CSI effect and other extralegal factors (3:18)Hypotheses (9:44)Research results (12:02)Not their fault (15:48)College students and community members (18:09)A lack of progress on this issue (21:41)Implications for juror education (32:36)What’s next in research (42:53)For more information (46:54)Links:
Jonathan Golding, Ph.D., is a professor of developmental, social, and health psychology at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
“Impacts of Victim Resistance and Type of Assault on Legal Decision-Making in Child Sexual Assault,” Kyle P. Rawn, Mary M. Levi, Andrea M. Pals, Holly Huber, Jonathan M. Golding, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2023.2180468
Gail S. Goodman, Ph.D., director of the Center for Public Policy Research at the University of California, Davis, previously appeared on One in Ten to discuss “How Accurate Is Memory After 20 Years?”
Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D.
Kyle P. Rawn
Steven Ceci, Ph.D.
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For professionals, one of the saddest aspects of child sexual abuse is the way in which many victims struggle with blaming themselves for the terrible actions of others. This self-blame and feelings of guilt can cause suffering throughout a lifespan if it’s left untreated. Many evidence-based interventions specifically target these negative feelings and erroneous thoughts. But how do children come to believe this in the first place? What makes children mistakenly believe that they’re somehow responsible for the actions of adults? 
Dr. Jouriles’ research set out to examine the relationship between whether and in what way caregivers’ and peers’ blame of victims influenced victims’ self-blame. And, while the results may not be surprising, the implications certainly are for child abuse professionals. How do we talk to parents and caregivers at the very earliest points of disclosure about the importance of supporting their child? How do we provide caregivers support in a way that ensures that they themselves have the emotional resources and resiliency needed to provide support to their children? And most importantly, how do we ensure that children know and believe that abuse is never, ever their fault?
Topics in this episode:
Origin story (1:58)What are non-supportive responses? (3:42)Findings: the effect of non-supportive responses (10:46)Do the poor responses outweigh the good? (16:47)Advice for child abuse professionals (20:08)Future research needed (27:50)Engaging families in treatment (31:17)Rewarding work (38:46)For more information (40:47)Links:
Ernest Jouriles, Ph.D., professor and co-director of the Family Research Center at SMU
“Non-supportive responses to adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse: Relations with self-blame and trauma symptoms,” Ernest N. Jouriles, Melissa J. Sitton, Adrianna Adams, Mindy Jackson, Renee McDonald. Child Abuse & Neglect, 2022, Vol. 134. doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105885
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas, Texas
We discussed the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) with Dr. Carrie Epstein in “PTSD Interrupted?” (Season 5, Episode 2; February 17, 2023)
 
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In this panel discussion recorded at the 2023 NCA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 6, 2023, Dr. Melissa Brymer, Dr. Angela Moreland, and licensed mental health counselor Melissa Sommerville who speak from their personal experience in responding to incidents of mass violence in Sandy Hook; Charleston, South Carolina; Buffalo, New York; and more. How can organizations that support children and families support healthy coping and identify evidence-based trauma and grief treatments when additional assistance is needed? How can we address the additional pain when these incidents target one’s identity—race, ethnicity, gender identity, or religion? And how can we care for our own well-being and that of our staff, and create our own coping plan to help us get through these challenging times?
Topics in this episode:
Our objectives (0:10)Personal experiences (15:00)First steps  (19:54)Basic needs (35:11)Social media (41:34)Resources (44:42)Pause, Reset, and Nourish (48:19)Q&A (51:56)Links:
Melissa Brymer, Ph.D., Psy.D., director of the Terrorism and Disaster Program at UCLA/Duke University’s National Center for Child Traumatic Stress
Angela Moreland, Ph.D., associate professor of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at MUSC and associate director of the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center
Vision 21
Melissa Sommerville, LMHC, project director of the Mobile Child and Family Trauma Treatment Team at Best Self Behavioral Health
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD)
Psychological First Aid
Skills for Psychological Recovery
Child Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma and Grief Component Therapy
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) grant
Transcend NMVC app
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