In this episode, titled 'What Adult Survivors Tell Us About Grooming,' Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, a leading researcher on grooming behaviors. They discuss Dr. Jeglic's recent study involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the prevalence of grooming behaviors. Dr. Jeglic elaborates on the stages of grooming and details specific red flag behaviors that indicate potential grooming. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating children, parents, and teachers to recognize and prevent grooming. They also touch on policy implications and the need for evidence-based prevention programs. This episode serves as a deep dive into the mechanisms of grooming and offers practical advice for safeguarding children.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Grooming Behaviors

01:34 Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic's Journey into Grooming Research

03:10 Defining and Identifying Grooming

05:03 Red Flag Behaviors in Grooming

06:28 Prevalence and Impact of Grooming

10:01 Survivor Stories and Insights

19:20 Prevention Education and Public Policy

27:52 Future Research and Concluding Thoughts

Links:

Elizabeth L. Jeglic, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York

"How Good Are Parents at Recognizing Grooming?" (Season 6, Episode 7, May 30, 2024)

“The Real Red Flags of Grooming” (Season 5, Episode 4, March 24, 2023)

Winters GM, Jeglic EL, Johnson BN, Chou C. The prevalence of sexual grooming behaviors among survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Child Abuse Negl. 2024 Aug

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In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with Arturo Garcia, a doctoral researcher at the University of South Florida, about child sex trafficking and its intersection with foster care. They delve into the factors contributing to child sex trafficking, the vulnerabilities tied to foster care, and the reasons why children run away from safe environments. Garcia discusses his research on behavioral analysis and its application in understanding and mitigating these issues. The conversation highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and interventions, as well as the need for systemic changes and better connectivity among support services.

Topics in this episode

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

01:21 Meet Arturo Garcia

01:38 Arturo's Journey into Child Welfare

03:13 Understanding Scoping Reviews

04:42 Prevention vs. Intervention in Child Trafficking

06:42 Behavior Analysis in Child Welfare

15:11 Multidisciplinary Approaches

18:17 Challenges in Foster Care

22:54 Behavioral Insights on Running Away

31:42 Arturo's Wishes for Child Welfare

36:51 Conclusion and Future Work

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In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Melanie Nadon from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, about the intricacies of mandatory reporting in child abuse cases. The discussion delves into the disparities in report substantiations by educators compared to other professionals, the influence of socio-political shifts on welfare referrals, and the challenges of over-reporting. The conversation highlights findings from Dr. Nadon's recent study, shedding light on the complex interplay between poverty, race, and the child welfare system. The episode emphasizes the need for refined mandatory reporting training and better public policy solutions to support families effectively.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Melanie Nadon

00:48 The Disparity in Child Abuse Reporting

01:38 Motivations Behind the Study

01:56 Impact of the Pandemic on Welfare Referrals

03:27 Understanding Mandatory Reporting

05:48 Educators and Mandatory Reporting

10:14 Hypotheses and Surprising Findings

13:56 Role of Medical and Legal Professionals

16:16 Implications of Prior Maltreatment

22:26 Poverty and Child Welfare

37:53 State vs. County Administered Systems

44:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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