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One in TenAuthor: National Children's Alliance
Engaging the brightest minds working to solve one of the world's toughest challengeschild 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. Language: en-us Genres: Kids & Family, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Best of the Best: Which Child Abuse Reports Matter?
Episode 17
Thursday, 25 September, 2025
This episode originally aired November 7, 2024.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 Overview00:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Melanie Nadon00:48 The Disparity in Child Abuse Reporting01:38 Motivations Behind the Study01:56 Impact of the Pandemic on Welfare Referrals03:27 Understanding Mandatory Reporting05:48 Educators and Mandatory Reporting10:14 Hypotheses and Surprising Findings13:56 Role of Medical and Legal Professionals16:16 Implications of Prior Maltreatment22:26 Poverty and Child Welfare37:53 State vs. County Administered Systems44:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.