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In this episode, Lori visits with Alreen Haeggquist who is an attorney, an advocate, a transcender, a victim but also a survivor, fighter and thriver!
Alreen came to where she was due to the abuse she suffered as a child and because she remained silent when it happened to her sister.
Today, she helps other victims work through the process of sharing their stories and fighting for justice.
She has an amazing book, "Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma"
Website: www.alreen.com
Kevin Peterson is an expert in the correlation of substance abuse and child abuse. In this podcast, Kevin talks about the steps and shares, "The 12th step is 'carry the message'!"
His childhood was overshadowed by his mom's hidden prescription drug abuse, and they, as children, were taught to lie to cover for her.
By the age of 13, he himself was drinking and using drugs, and he liked it. At the age of 26, his father told him they loved him but were done. His parents were making a change, and that meant, he was out.
On May 5, 1991, he got sober and has been ever since. In 2007, he had a midlife crisis, got out of sales and decided he wanted to change the world.
He graduated college in 2011 and started his own practice where he works with families who are struggling with addiction. And that, involves kids - direct and overtly or indirect and covertly.
In his work, he helps people once they are sober and need to deal with the "stuff".
Takeaways from this podcast:
Kevin has authored the book, "Chronic Hope: Families and Addiction"
Resources: www.chronichope.us
In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Alli Meyerhardt, the founder and executive director of Breaking Silence, a national organization designed to give a voice to survivors of abuse. As a survivor herself, Alli knew that the story many had to share would pave the way to ending sexual assault and domestic violence. She followed this vision and began a nonprofit that focuses on teaching people about the consequences of sexual assault, ways in which they can prevent it, and the realities of consent.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org
Takeaways:
We need to believe in the power of people’s stories and to teach people to accept those stories and create safe spaces.
Stories need to be felt with love and kindness rather than saying, “we don’t talk about it.”
“I believe you, I hear you, I am so sorry that happened to you,” should be the response to anyone who shares their story.
Everyone needs to humanize people’s stories and learn to feel it.
The goal of Breaking Silence and the work they do is to create a world full of advocates.
The definition of "safe" is different for every person. We need to be protectors of all.
It is not easy to get someone curious when they don’t want to talk about “it.”
It is not always your responsibility to change someone else’s mind, but compassionate listening is necessary.
If you are open to hearing, then go and listen. Become a learner. There is someone in your life who has been impacted by violence.
Quote of the Show:
“A universal truth is we all feel pain. We are all human.”
Links:
Breaking Silence - www.breakingsilence.org
In this episode, Lori Poland is once again joined by fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn. To change things up, Jon interviews Lori about her experiences as a survivor.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org
Episode Takeaways:
Quotes of the Show:
Links:
Lori's book, "I Live Here" - https://endcan.org/2022/07/11/lori-poland-memoir/
In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Stephanie Knapp, a supervisory child and adolescent forensic interviewer for the FBI's child victim services unit.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org
Episode Time Markers
1:00 - Lori introduces Stephanie Knapp and shares their connection
4:22 - Here we are!
4:50 - Stephanie shares her background and what she does in the world
7:43 - Today’s topic introduction: sex trafficking
8:16 - The “layperson’s” description of sex trafficking
9:20 - What trafficking really is
10:26 - Language and why it matters
12:20 - Our most vulnerable population
12:50 - Who is impacted by trafficking?
15:00 - What are the traffickers doing to victimize our kids?
15:40 - How do we identify the risks and what do we need to know about the traffickers?
16:55 - What the most important thing to recognize about trafficking
17:50 - We need to acknowledge trafficking is happening and how can individuals make a difference
18:13 - Most important way to help prevent, acknowledge, and identify abuse
20:43 - What do you do as a teen when you have concerns?
22:00 - Helping kids prepare for if “they get that feeling”
23:34 - Who do I call, where do I go, what are my resources if I “know” something
26:25 - How big of a problem is trafficking actually?
28:40 - Easiest, best way to protect the children
29:30 - The power in one
Resources:
National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
Local FBI Field Offices: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices
In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Dr. Desmond Runyan. Dr. Runyan is a member of the Board for EndCAN and has researched child abuse for over 30 years while maintaining a clinical practice evaluating possible child abuse victims and serving as a general pediatrician. He has published over 170 articles, book chapters and books. His research has addressed the identification and consequences of child abuse and neglect in the United States and in other countries.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org
Episode Time Markers
1:12 - Lori introduces Des
2:03 - Des shares his story
3:33 - The focus of this podcast episode
4:45 - What exactly is child neglect ?
6:02 - Definition of neglect
8:02 - The potential for harm
9:38 - The complexities of neglect
12:09 - Injury by neglect reporting
13:08 - Standard protocols by hospitals
15:08 - Surveys and reporting
16:08 - International reporting
17:30 - Stigma of the added shame and guilt of the system
19:40 - SafeCare
22:14 - Nurse vs. social services approach
24:13 - The correlation of shame and guilt
26:08 - Teen parents and neglect
27:30 - What can someone who observes neglect do?
28:59 - What can someone do that does not involve social services?
29:55 - How can people help themselves
32:29 - Advice for parents no matter where they live
33:37 - Wrap up
Resources
SafeCare Colorado: https://cdec.colorado.gov/safecare-colorado
The Kempe Foundation: https://kempe.org/
Tennyson Center for Children: https://www.tennysoncenter.org/
Lori Poland is once again joined by fellow survivor Jon Vaughn. In this installment, Vaughn discusses the sexual abuse he experienced while playing football at the University of Michigan.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Episode Time Markers
1:02- Lori introduces Jon Vaughn
2:01- “That doesn’t happen in my neighborhood”
2:38- Jon shares his story
4:13- Rite of passage to college destroyed
5:30- 40-year reign of terror
6:45- The range of emotions felt
8:40- The beginning of the memories
11:50- Looking back and thinking the screenings were “normal”
13:41 - The realization of “wait, this isn’t normal”?
15:51- Jon shares his childhood memories and how college was his exit strategy
17:45- Being part of the team, the program, etc., you are part of something that is bigger than you
19:00- Children are born to trust
22:00 - Stopped contacting victims . . . it was just too numerous to find out the number of victims
23:00 - What Jon is discovering as a 50-year-old
23:55 - Why Jon is sharing his story
24:24 - A lesson for our listeners
25:30 - The lighthouse in the storm
In today’s episode, Lori is joined by Tom Krumins, Executive Director of Keep Kids Safe. Tom considers himself a wanderer, a builder and a storyteller. A survivor himself, he is committed to advancing trauma-informed solutions through policy, education, and community mobilization. As a visionary civic entrepreneur, Tom believes in developing new and innovative organizational models that encourage positive change throughout society.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Episode Time Markers
1:01 - Tom Krumins introduction
2:40 - Tom shares who he is and what he’s doing in the world
3:25 - How he is “building the movement”
4:56 - Why Tom is in this space
5:50 - Netflix documentary, “Scout’s Honor”
9:18 - What is sexual abuse?
11:06 - The fear of talking about child abuse
14:48 - Tom’s thoughts on why we don’t talk about “it”
18:35 - Trusting blindly and wanting to matter
19:50 - Tom’s biggest fear in this work
21:30 - Trusting to get out of victimhood and into survivorship
22:45 - Transcendence in our world
23:19 - How can our listeners get help? Either with themselves or the communities
26:12 - Closing comments
Resources
Keep Kids Safe: www.keepkidssafe.us
Scout's Honor documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81477233
In today’s episode, Lori is joined by Dr. Stuart Hart, Founding Director of the Office for the Study of the Psychological Rights of the Child and Professor Emeritus of the School of Education, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. He is the present Chairperson for the Children’s Rights Section within the Child Well-Being and Advocacy Committee and Past President of the International School Psychology Association, the Past President of the National Association of School Psychologists (USA), and the Past-President of the National Committee for the Rights of the Child (USA). Dr. Hart co-directed, with Marla Brassard of Columbia University, a national study that produced the operational definitions for psychological maltreatment of children now used in many parts of the world.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Episode Time Markers
1:05 - Welcome and introduction of Dr. Stuart Hart
1:56 - Stuart shares a little about himself
3:55 - Psychological Rights of the Children Declaration
5:25 - What topic in the “abuse space” is still under addressed?
7:20 - The definition of psychological abuse
8:20 - Primary prevention
10:03 - Article found on Psychological Maltreatment Alliance site
11:44 - The definition of psychological maltreatment of children as explained by Stuart
14:15 - Conceptual definition including denying emotional responsiveness
16:15 - The basic human fundamental needs for safety, physical wellbeing, support, love and belonging
19:50 - The Violence Project
20:55 - Establishing the harm that psychological maltreatment does
24:03 - Research to support the interactive process with children and / or partners
26:35 - Podcast wrap up
Resources
https://www.psychologicalmaltreatment.org/
https://www.theviolenceproject.org/
Email: [email protected]
In this episode, Lori is once again joined by fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Episode Time Markers
1:00 - Lori introduces Jon Vaughn
2:40 - As survivors, we are redefining the definition of hero
5:09 - Expectations of those sharing their story
5:50 - Jon shares the process of speaking his truth
8:50 - Definition of betrayal
11:34 - Jon shares who is “person” was throughout his life
16:11 - Conversation about superheroes
18:20 - “The campsite” on the President’s house on South Michigan
21:45 - The fighters on the frontline
23:30 - Putting yourself on the line and sense of surrendership
25:15 - The consequences of you
27:10 - Survivor, thriver and transcender
28:10 - Jon, the survivor of many things
30:00 - Unconditional trust
30:50 - Taking ownership of the prey
32:23 - Paying if forward
32:40 - Closing
Resources
Trinea Gonczar's impact statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAJJJkLC4-c&t=3s
The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.