In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with researcher Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic about preventing educator sexual misconduct, which has increased in schools even as abuse rates have declined in other youth-serving settings. Dr. Jeglic describes limited prior research since a 2004 Department of Education report and presents her team’s survey of 6,600 recent high school graduates: 11.7% reported some form of educator sexual misconduct and about 1% reported contact abuse, with survivors reporting grooming as a near-universal pathway.

Time Stamps:

Time. Topic

00:00 Why Schools Are Riskier

01:44 Research Gap and New Data

03:13 What Counts as Misconduct

03:49 Grooming and Boundary Creep

08:32 Mentorship Versus Betrayal

09:58 High Risk Roles and Spaces

12:33 Prevalence and What It Means

14:03 Building a Culture of Safety

16:58 Training That Names Educators

19:03 Codes of Conduct That Work

19:37 No Touching Policies

20:57 Online Contact Boundaries

23:04 Pass the Trash Fixes

24:09 Supervision and Student Reporting

26:02 Progress and Patchwork Rules

27:25 Policy Reforms and Grooming Laws

30:29 Mandated Reporting Gaps

32:33 Why Data Stays Spotty

35:14 Parents Prevention Playbook

37:24 Research Updates and Wrap Up

Resources

• National Blueprint | National Center to S.E.S.A.M.E.

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In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Lindsay Druskin-Grimes about the complex relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), treatment engagement, and resilience in rural youth. The conversation highlights crucial insights for practitioners working with traumatized children, particularly in underserved settings.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to ACEs research and its relevance today
01:07 - The relationship between ACEs, child functioning, and treatment engagement
09:48 - Research questions and hypotheses of the study
11:19 - Demographics of the rural, highly traumatized child population
13:31 - The high prevalence of ACEs, including neglect, abuse, and substance exposure
16:41 - The significant stressors faced by caregivers in these communities
19:00 - The high levels of trauma and loss in the population and cultural strengths
26:44 - Key findings: higher ACEs correlate with less treatment attendance; resilience may mask needs
33:23 - Lifelong skills development and the impact of early therapy
34:48 - The specific risks associated with caregiver substance abuse exposure
37:29 - The importance of addressing systemic issues to reduce ACEs
39:21 - Future research directions and the long-term impact of treatment

Resources:

The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adaptive Skills in Treatment Engagement at a Rural Appalachian Child Advocacy Center | Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma | Springer Nature Link

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In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Frank Putnam, Professor of Psychiatry at UNC School of Medicine, about childhood trauma, focusing on the Female Growth and Development Study, a 35-year longitudinal, cross-sequential study of girls ages 6–15 with CPS-substantiated intrafamilial sexual abuse and a matched comparison group, followed across three generations with repeated psychological, medical, and biological assessments. Putnam describes how his early work on rapid shifts in mental state and dissociation led to studying abused children prospectively.

Time Topic

00:00 Welcome and Setup

01:51 Frank Putnam Intro

02:14 Path Into Trauma Research

05:51 Female Growth Study Overview

09:20 Key Findings and Aging

11:39 How Trauma Speeds Aging

14:41 Real World Impacts for Girls

17:19 Intergenerational Risk Cycles

21:51 What Builds Resilience

23:36 Roadblocks and Funding Fights

26:28 Fixing Child Protection Systems

29:38 NCTSN Origins and Impact

33:16 Policy Priorities and Validation

38:01 Closing Thoughts and Thanks

41:15 Podcast Outro

Resources

Clinician, Researcher, Advocate and Author - Frank W. Putnam, MD

Old Before Their Time: A Scientific Life Investigating How Maltreatment Harms Children and the Adults They Become - Kindle edition by Putnam, Frank W.. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar interviews filmmaker Norah Shapiro and actor and executive producer Anthony Edwards about their award-winning documentary Magic and Monsters, which follows survivors of the Children’s Theatre Company abuse scandal in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They describe charismatic artistic director John Clark Donahue as a serial child abuser who fostered a culture with multiple perpetrators, the 2010s Minnesota statute-of-limitations lookback that enabled 17 civil lawsuits, and survivors’ ongoing sense that accountability and acknowledgment remain lacking. The conversation highlights institutional betrayal, brand protection, and the need for boundaries in youth-serving organizations, alongside the healing power of being believed and connecting with other survivors.

Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome And Premise

00:36 Why This Film Matters

01:30 Host Reaction And Setup

02:51 Case Recap And Timeline

06:05 Anthony Edwards Connection

09:53 Ethics Of Survivor Storytelling

11:45 Trauma Informed Filmmaking

16:22 Healing Through Community

18:07 Institutional Grooming Dynamics

21:59 Prevention Lessons For Parents

23:20 Culture Of Trust And Othering

25:40 Magic And Monsters Duality

26:35 Institutional Betrayal

27:22 Protecting the Brand

31:06 Seeking Acknowledgement

33:19 Trauma and Self Care

35:09 Unresolved Justice

36:50 Recovery Through Connection

41:54 Being Believed Matters

43:32 Film Impact and Next Steps

47:47 Closing Thanks and Resources

Resources

Magic & Monsters

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In this episode of 'One in Ten,' Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Emily Putnam-Hornstein (UNC Chapel Hill) about how homeschooling intersects with child abuse and neglect, emphasizing that homeschooling is growing (about 2 million children) while reliable data and regulation vary widely by state and are often minimal. The conversation covers rare but egregious torture cases, potential child-focused oversight for high-risk families, barriers to policy change, and the importance of reporting concerns to hotlines.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Homeschooling And Hidden Abuse

01:21 Why Study Homeschooling

02:08 Data Gaps In California

03:52 How Common Is Homeschooling

05:31 Politics And Polarization

06:59 Mandatory Reporters Explained

09:23 Training Gaps For Families

11:14 State Rules Vary Widely

12:37 Torture Cases And Limits

16:04 Child Focused Policy Ideas

19:47 Notification And Oversight

23:45 Support And Cyber Schooling

28:36 Why Reforms Keep Failing

32:00 Advice For Professionals

34:13 Anonymous Reporting Concerns

36:15 Wrap Up And Thanks

Resources:

Homeschooling and child maltreatment: A review of the regulatory context and research evidence in the United States - ScienceDirect

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In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar welcomes Dr. Brian Allen, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State, to discuss what motivates problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in children and youth and what the research shows. Allen explains his path into the field and why he conducted a meta-analysis—combining results across studies to create a much larger dataset (about 9,000 children) and examine the strength of associations across age, gender, and different risk factors.

Time Stamps

Time Topic

00:00 What Drives Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) in Kids? (Episode Intro)

01:15 Meet Dr. Brian Allen + How He Got Into PSB Research

02:54 Meta-Analysis 101: What It Is and Why It Matters for PSB

05:26 Beyond the Assumption: Is PSB Always Linked to Sexual Abuse?

07:24 Who’s Affected? Gender & Age Patterns in the Data

08:41 Age Matters: Developmental Motivations, Curiosity & Online Exposure

14:01 Why Parents Struggle to Talk About Sex, Boundaries & Prevention

16:44 What the Meta-Analysis Found: PSB’s Link to Sexual Abuse (and How to Ask)

19:00 Physical Abuse, Dysregulation & Coercion: A Surprising Strong Correlate

25:35 Screening & Mental Health: Externalizing vs Internalizing Problems

29:01 Big Research Gaps: Cross-Cultural Data, Developmental Pathways & Social Media

32:12 What’s Next: New Assessment Tool, Longitudinal Studies & Treatment Trials

33:38 Key Takeaways for Clinicians: Treatable, Low Risk, Don’t Go Punitive

36:22 Reframing These Kids + Resources, Training, and Closing

39:10 Final Thanks & Where to Learn More

Resources

Problematic Sexual Behavior Among Children: A Meta-Analysis of Demographic and Clinical Correlates | Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | Springer Nature Link

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In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Robin Ortiz, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, about neglect recurrence in child abuse cases. Dr. Ortiz discusses the factors contributing to neglect recurrence, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), environmental influences, and societal factors. They explore the gaps in the literature, the complexities of defining neglect, and the need for tailored interventions. Findings from Dr. Ortiz's recent research indicate that various risk factors exist at the child, family, community, and policy levels, and they emphasize the importance of societal investment in mental health, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, and financial stability to prevent neglect. The episode highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to support families and break the cycle of neglect.

Time Stamps

Time Topic

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:13 Understanding Neglect Recurrence

01:11 Guest's Background and Research Focus

03:11 Literature Review on Child Maltreatment Recurrence

05:33 Defining Neglect and Its Challenges

10:08 Study Hypotheses and Findings

18:26 Risk Factors for Neglect Recurrence

25:07 Impact of Services on Neglect Recurrence

38:24 Policy Implications and Societal Responsibility

41:03 Conclusion and Takeaways

Resources

Child, Family and Societal Factors Related to Neglect Recurrence After CPS Investigation - Robin Ortiz, Vincent J. Palusci, 2025

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In this episode of 'One in Ten,' host Teresa Huizar speaks with Liisa Järvilehto, a psychologist and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Helsinki, about the positive uses of AI in child abuse investigations and forensic interviews. The conversation addresses the common misuse of AI and explores its potential in assisting professionals by proposing hypotheses, generating question sets, and more. The discussion delves into the application of large language models (LLMs) in generating alternative hypotheses and the nuances of using these tools to avoid confirmation bias in interviews. Huizar and Järvilehto also touch on the practical implications for current practitioners and future research directions.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:22 Exploring AI in Child Abuse Investigations

01:06 Introducing Liisa Järvilehto and Her Research

01:48 Challenges in Child Abuse Investigations

04:24 The Role of Large Language Models

06:28 Addressing Bias in Investigations

09:13 Hypothesis Testing in Forensic Interviews

12:18 Study Design and Findings

25:54 Implications for Practitioners

33:41 Future Research Directions

36:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:

Pre-interview hypothesis generation: large language models (LLMs) show promise for child abuse investigations

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