Louder Than Silence: Recent Episodes

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Join us on the Louder than Silence podcast to hear stories from survivors of child abuse and neglect as well as experts in the fields of policy, public health, and pediatrics. Together, we're ending child abuse and neglect by uniting voices and being Louder than Silence. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by EndCAN - The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect.

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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

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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

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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:

  • What made Lori write her book? “When we are survivors, there is a developmental process, and my sentences became paragraphs, and then a book. It is one of the faces of survivorship – we start as a victim, then move out of that phase and transition into survivorship and then into being a thriver and then when you’re through finding ‘your own’, you transition to transcender.”
  • The title is, “I Live Here” which details her life story, starting with her kidnapping at the age of 3. When she was found by rescuers at the bottom of an outhouse toilet, she told them, "I live here."
  • Children do not know what normal is, so what they are experiencing may seem normal to them without realizing it is abuse.
  • The narrative of her story was only what she had been told by family, and it was their story, not her's. Every time she was interviewed publicly, they accused her making parts of the story up and the more this happened, the more she did research and saw details that she was not aware of. Their narrative and her experience were not the same.
  • The history of books is “his” story in everyone’s own perspective. And, you have to own your perspective and truth and defend it.
  • It’s okay to not have a family in the way most people envision. You’re going to have family that will never leave because they are touched by your story.
  • Always take time for yourself; wounds don’t heal in a day.
  • We have to be able to say no, to society, to parents, to abusers, to anyone trying to hurt you.

Quotes of the Show:

  • "Transcenders are people who turn around and give it back. "
  • "Don’t be concerned about people talking, be concerned when they aren’t."

Links:
Lori's book, "I Live Here" - https://endcan.org/2022/07/11/lori-poland-memoir/

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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).

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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

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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

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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: info@psychologicalmaltreatment.org

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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

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In this episode, Lori is joined by Kalpashree Gupta, owner of Knekxt Group, LLC. She is also a survivor of child sexual abuse and shares her advice for others in moving forward through their journey of healing so they can reclaim their lives. She wants to help people survive and thrive.

Episode Time Markers

0:36 - Lori’s introduction of Kalpashree

1:57- Kalpashree shares about herself

3:19- Kalpashree’s primary intention for survivors of child sexual abuse

6:00 - We don’t measure severity

6:56 - Getting out of the mindset of shame and brokenness

7:45 - Kalpashree’s coaching

8:38 - Deep, rich conversations about audience and the only way to end the abuse

10:24 - How receptive is the corporate world to being trauma-informed?

13:38 - The world has moved

16:34 - The moment Kalpashree knew she needed to do something different

18:28 - Forgiving people

19:57 - Reclaiming her voice

20:30 - Being the voice of her inner child

21:36 - Knowing our journey

24:13 - Two lessons for our listeners

27:07 - Wrapping up

Links

Find Kalpashree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpashreegupta/

Find Kalpashree on TikTok: knekxt.com

www.knekxt.com

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In this episode, Lori is joined by Stacie LeBlanc, JD, MEd. Stacie is CEO and co-founder of The UP Institute, a think tank for upstream child abuse solutions and the executive director of UP for Champions, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing programs and services to child maltreatment professionals.

Stacie began her career as a child abuse prosecutor more than 25 years ago. She opened Child Advocacy Centers in rural and urban parishes in Louisiana, became the chief of the Felony Child Abuse Division, and began the Family Violence Program. She received the “Outstanding Prosecutor Award” from Victims and Citizens Against Crime for the unit’s 94% conviction rate and the prosecution of a 20-year-old child rape case, which garnered national media attention.

:58 - Introduction of Stacie LeBlanc

1:57 -Overview of difficulty of this subject matter

2:25 -Introduction the topic of Physical Abuse

3:10 -What is the definition of physical abuse?

4:45 -What is reasonable in terms of physical abuse?

5:51 -Linking state law and federal law

7:12 -Physical abuse vs. physical discipline

8:40 -What’s the difference?

11:22 -Lori’s favorite quote surrounding the love and discipline of children

12:34 -Harvard study

17:50 -How or why have people been so resistant to ending physical abuse?

20:08 -Alternatives by ages and stages

22:18 -Where can people who were physically disciplined get support?

25:17 -Now we know, and we can do it different.

26:58 -Arming people with this information.

27:40 -Wrapping it up.

Resources:

www.nohitzone.com

https://nohitzone.com/research/

stacie@theupinstitute.com

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In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by EndCAN’s co-founder, Dr. Richard Krugman. Dick has worked in the field of child abuse for decades.

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

Episode Time Markers:

1:37 - Introducing Dick and the reason for launch Season 3.

3:05 - Thank you Lori!

3:20 - Definition of child abuse from Dick’s point of view.

7:05 - Physical abuse; shaken baby syndrome.

10:12- Sexual abuse definition.

12:10- Scout’s Honor documentary.

13:31- Child First data information surrounding sexual abuse.

16:05- Lori’s feelings about progress made.

17:30- Talking about emotional abuse.

20:10- Dick’s favorite quote about child abuse and neglect.

23:13 - Leaving our listeners with insight from Lori and Dick.

26:50- What can our listeners do?

Resources mentioned this episode:

  • Child First - https://www.childfirst.org
  • Scout's Honor documentary - https://youtu.be/aLGc7Edu3Cg?si=eVKo1NoXv1QbY8bn

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In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by activist, former NFL player, and 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:

1:26 - Intro with Jon; how he and Lori met.

4:27 - Jon’s metamorphosis when he met another survivor and talked about the transition of taking back the control of their lives.

5:57 - Do unto others as you would want done unto you.

6:31 - Analogy of weeding the garden.

6:55 - Jon’s unique perspective of being preyed on by a woman.

12:27 - Being a survivor is like being on a shrinking island.

15:02 - Challenging awareness, empathy, compassion and active listening.

18:39 - The background of how Jon and Lori met and why it’s important they share their stories.

26:15 - The first time Jon felt understood.

29:10 - Where do you get your love and peace?

29:57 - Importance of feeling “held”.

30:25 - Everyone has a story, and what are you going to do with your story?

34:40 - Finding the journey back to me and trusting the people around us.

36:15 - Scared, broken Jon Vaughn as a kid.

36:48 - Key to finding us and getting out.

38:25 - Having a different heart – always that of a survivor.

39:20 - Going into the gates of hell to get someone out.

40:51 - Wanting the pain to end.

41:30 - Nothing left to be afraid of.

42:28 - Key takeaway of this episode.

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Executive director of The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (ENDCan ), Lori Poland, sits down for an interview with Joy Thomas from the ACE Resource Network. Poland shares her journey in writing her memoir - "I Live Here: Learning to Heal through Embracing Your Story" - about surviving childhood abuse. She has transcended her life to help, support, and be the change she wishes to see in the world.

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What are ACEs?

ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences. They are difficult, potentially traumatic experiences a child faces before the age of 18.

The landmark Kaiser Permanente-CDC study assessed the following 10 ACEs:

  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Physical neglect
  • Emotional neglect
  • Household member with mental illness
  • Witnessing domestic violence
  • Household member with substance abuse
  • Incarcerated household member
  • Divorce or separation of parents

They are so common that two out of three of us have at least one.

ACEs can trigger Toxic Stress in the body.

Without protective factors and adequate support, ACEs can lead to toxic stress in the body. Toxic stress can literally alter brain chemistry and biology, and it can even change how our DNA is read and transcribed.

ACEs and toxic stress have been linked to heart disease, stroke, asthma, cancer, depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicide. ACEs may also impact children’s learning and development, our workplace performance, our relationships, and lifespan.

Yet many people, parents, health professionals, and educators don’t know about ACEs. This lack of knowledge leads to significant illness and unimaginable expense – much of which could be averted through awareness, education, and action.

#endchildabuseandneglect #endcanorg #ilivehere

You can connect with ACEs resource network here https://aceresourcenetwork.com/

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In this episode, listen in as Lori Poland, CEO of EndCAN talks with Jon Conte. Jon is a colleague and friend of Richard Krugman, Chairman of our board here at EndCAN. Jon is working a research project about what needs to happen to end child abuse and neglect.

Jon R. Conte is a teacher and scholar whose area of expertise centers on mental health issues related to child abuse and trauma. He holds a bachelor of arts in sociology-anthropology from Whittier College as well as a master and a doctorate in social work, both from the University of Washington.

Our hope is that this conversation helps you gain a better understanding of what we are doing here at EndCAN and why we are doing it. Also HOW we are planning on doing it.

We hope you learn at little and enjoy this conversation.  Thank you for listening!

The Louder than Silence podcast amplifies the voices of child abuse and neglect survivors as well as those working towards solutions in the fields of child abuse research, prevention, education, and advocacy.

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In this episode, Brad Watts returns for a second conversation on the topic of sibling sexual abuse with host Lori Poland. Brad is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and author of "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic".

Brad Watts' website: https://bradwattslpc.com/

Link to Brad Watts' book: "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic"

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In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by activist, filmmaker, and fellow child abuse survivor, Paul Howard. Paul discusses his experiences surviving abuse in a child care institution as well as his related film, "Tomorrow".

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

Tomorrow film website: https://www.tomorrowthemovie.com

Paul Howard's website: https://www.getpaulhoward.com/

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In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by fellow child abuse survivor Sabrina Rose. Sabrina shares her story and the actions she took to cope in the hopes of positively impacting other survivors.

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

📚 Book Link: Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse: Practical Self-help For Adults Who Were Sexually Abused As Children by Carolyn Ainscough

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In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by fellow child abuse survivor Brooks Griffin of The Inspired Network. Brooks discusses his ACE score, the impact of child abuse and neglect on his life and his family relationships, as well as the importance of engaging with today's youth.

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In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by fellow child abuse survivor Marybeth Givens. Marybeth reflects on the abuse she endured as a child and the silence that often surrounds child abuse and neglect.

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Lori Poland is joined by Brad Watts, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and author of "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic". Brad discusses his work treating adolescent sex offenders as well as the silent epidemic of sibling sexual abuse.

Brad Watts' website: https://bradwattslpc.com/

Link to Brad Watts' book: "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic"

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

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Lori Poland is joined by Aubrey Sullivan of Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) for a discussion around supporting children in the foster care system, preventing child abuse, who should consider being a foster parent, and resources for foster parents.

SAFY's website: https://www.safy.org/

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

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In this episode, Lori Poland hears from child abuse survivor John Giordano as he shares his story of experiencing child abuse and its impacts on him throughout his life. John discusses his journey through addiction, the recovery process, and his work as an author, speaker, and therapist.

John Giordano's website: https://johnjgiordano.com/

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Children everywhere deserve to be safe and supported, including children being homeschooled. Lori Poland is joined by Kelley Richey, co-host of The Family Ties Podcast, who survived child abuse and being raised in a cult. Lori and Kelley discuss the importance of community when it comes to keeping kids safe.

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

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The Louder than Silence podcast is BACK! Lori Poland discusses the impact of ACEs - adverse childhood experiences - and how positive childhood experiences can buffer the impact of trauma. Lori is joined by producer Lyndsay Lack.

The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).

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Links

Report: Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities 2019

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Lori talks with Grace French, founder and President of The Army of Survivors, whose mission is to bring awareness, accountability, and transparency to sexual violence against athletes at all levels.

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The Army of Survivors

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Alli Watt, Executive Director of Breaking Silence, discusses the importance of believing survivors when they share their stories of abuse. Alli explains the importance of empathy in eradicating child abuse and neglect, and how Breaking Silence uses immersive storytelling to cultivate empathy in the visitors of their exhibits.

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The impact of child abuse and neglect can last a lifetime, and yet the statute of limitations puts an expiration date on when survivors can get justice. Marci Hamilton, CEO of CHILD USA, joins us on the podcast to discuss her fight for reforming the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse. CHILD USA is a thinktank that examines the best findings from both social science and legal analysis to create the best policies for child protection.

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In this episode, EndCAN’s Executive Director Lori Poland discusses the link between childhood abuse and health issues later in life with Jenn Drake-Croft, Director of Child Well-Being with the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Jenn explains the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACEs), and how a systemic public health approach can lead to lasting solutions when it comes to mitigating child abuse and neglect.

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Broadcast meteorologist, singer, and survivor Meredith Garofalo joins Lori for a meaningful conversation about how she’s found happiness and success in life despite her childhood abuse. Meredith says artistic expression saved her life and she hopes to empower her fellow survivors to find the strength to discover what brings them hope and joy in their own lives.

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Lori is joined by film producer, screenwriter, philanthropist, and fellow survivor, Heather Robinson-Ross. Lori and Heather were both abused by the same perpetrator as children and discuss their journey as friends, survivors, and advocates. Heather recalls the loyal friend she found in Carrie Fisher, who once hand delivered a cow tongue to one of Heather's assailants with the note, "If you ever touch my darling Heather or any other woman again, the next delivery will be something of yours in a much smaller box!"

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NBC News Article: Carrie Fisher Once Sent a Cow’s Tongue to a Producer Who Allegedly Assaulted Her Friend

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Join EndCAN and Breaking Silence as we officially kickoff the Walk Together to End Child Abuse and Neglect! We’ll share about each of our walk locations, how to register and participate, volunteer, or sponsor with us. Joining us at the kickoff automatically enters you into winning a t-shirt and other raffle prizes! Register at endcan.org/walktogether.

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In this episode, Dr. Richard Krugman explains the concept of gaze aversion, its prevalence in the field of child abuse and neglect, and how imperative it is that our culture shifts away from remaining silent on the issue. Krugman asserts that the journey to eliminating child abuse and neglect begins with acknowledging it.

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Lori sits down with Michael Walter, author of “Stolen Innocence: A Childhood Lost”. Michael discusses his journey through an abusive childhood, the turbulent decades that followed, and finding healing through fatherhood. Michael has found peace in being open and honest about the abuse he experienced as a child, and hopes he can relay a simple message to other survivors of child abuse: it wasn’t your fault.

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In 1968, Dr. Krugman witnessed his first case of child abuse when a mother brought a baby into a Denver emergency room claiming the child stopped breathing at some point during a movie. Dr. Krugman and his colleagues discovered that not only was the baby deceased, but he was also severely beaten and injured. Dr. Krugman outlines the interactions the mother and the baby had with hospital, public health, police, and social services professionals in the months before the baby’s death – and how 25 of those professionals failed at providing the mother with support and the baby with protection.

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Lori Poland is joined by friend and author, Cathy Studer. Cathy endured six years of child abuse at the hands of her stepfather, and shares about her journey to healing.

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Broken to Beautifully Whole book

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After Lori was kidnapped in 1983, she was treated at The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect. One of her pediatricians at The Kempe Center was Dr. Dick Krugman, with whom she later went on to create The National Foundation of Child Abuse and Neglect in 2018.

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Dr. Richard Krugman explains the history of child abuse and the field of child welfare since the beginning of human civilization up until today. Dr. Krugman is one of the preeminent experts and scholars in the field of child abuse and neglect in this country.

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Even though the abuse may end, the impact does not. In this episode, Lori explains why it is so important to speak out against child abuse and neglect.

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The impact of child abuse and neglect continues to affect the lives of adult survivors as they age, long after the experience or experiences take place in childhood. In this episode, Lori explains the struggles she faced with different milestones in her adulthood as a result of surviving child abuse and neglect, as well as her journey through breaking the cycle of abuse.

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In this episode, Lori reflects on how her experience surviving kidnapping and child abuse led her to found EndCAN and embark on a mission to end child abuse and neglect. Lori discusses the impact experiencing child abuse and neglect can have on a person later in life. 

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Welcome to the Louder than Silence Podcast. In this first episode, Lori Poland begins to tell her story of surviving a high-profile kidnapping case at the age of three years old. Lori is the co-founder and Executive Director of EndCAN.

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In this episode, Lori processes her feelings about sharing her story publicly and the struggles that go with it. Lori discusses the cultural pitfalls that make speaking out about child abuse and neglect difficult with EndCAN's Communications Manager Lyndsay Lack.

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In this episode, Lori is joined by survivor and activist Jen Elizabeth. Jen discusses the silence, shame, trauma, and addiction that can plague the survivor experience after child abuse. Jen speaks of being born into the trauma and pain of others and the residual impact child abuse has on its victims.

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In this episode, Starts with Youth's Dayna Goren interviews EndCAN's co-founder and Board Chair, Dr. Richard Krugman (Dick). Dick has worked in the field of child abuse for decades and relays key insights into why he believes ending child abuse and neglect is an accomplishable mission.

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In this episode, Starts with Youth's Dayna Goren interviews EndCAN's co-founder and Executive Director Lori Poland. Lori explains how her personal experiences with child abuse led to her career in the field, as well as her hopes for other survivors.

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In this episode, Lori has a conversation with Michael Anthony, childhood trauma mentor, coach, and author. Michael's turbulent childhood was marked by his drug addict and alcoholic mother who cut off his finger, a father that he never met, a hyper-abusive stepfather, and his experience being molested by a member of the Mormon Church. Michael discusses how he encourages other survivors of child abuse to heal from their past trauma.

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Lori is joined by Don Bross, PhD, JD, Associate Director for Pediatric Law, Policy and Ethics at The Kempe Center, Children's Hospital Colorado. Don discusses his career utilizing his expertise in law, medical sociology, and pediatrics to expand solutions for those impacted by child abuse and neglect.

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"Sexual Abuse, Another Hidden Pediatric Problem" (1977)
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Lori is joined by Chris Newlin, the Executive Director of the National Children's Advocacy Center, which was founded to improve the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. Chris explains the importance of everyone understanding child abuse and neglect as a massive public health issue, and the impact it has on our nation's health and economy.

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National Children's Advocacy Center

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In this episode, Lori talks with longtime EndCAN partner and supporter, Jacque Montgomery, about the roll storytelling plays in the mission to end child abuse and neglect. 

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Dr. Richard Krugman, EndCAN’s co-founder and Board Chair, discusses the issue of child abuse and neglect from a biological and health perspective. Is there a way that better understanding biology can help us prevent child abuse and neglect? Dr. Krugman applies his scientific lens to the issue and explains why the solution to ending child abuse and neglect will need to extend beyond the social and legal realms.

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Get to know us! In this episode, Lori chats with EndCAN's Communications Manager, Lyndsay Lack. Lyndsay talks about what drew her to EndCAN and the importance of ending child abuse and neglect for future generations.

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EndCAN's co-founder and Board Chair, Dr. Richard Krugman, explains the history of Henry C. Kempe and his impact on the field of child abuse and neglect.

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Get to know us! In this episode, meet Adam Soisson, EndCAN’s External Relationship Manager. Adam and Lori discuss Adam’s drive for EndCAN’s mission and what drew him to his role.  

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Dr. Richard Krugman, cofounder and Board Chair of EndCAN, explains why he chose to focus his career on child abuse and neglect. This subject is one few want to talk about, but Dr. Krugman explains why we must be Louder than Silence in order to create the possibility of a future where people do not experience abuse as children.

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Get to know us! Today’s conversation is with Dwight Clasby, EndCAN’s Development Director. Dwight discusses how the boldness of EndCAN’s mission inspires him in his work, the importance of listening to the stories of survivors, and how child abuse and neglect affects us all. 

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Terry explains how developing his capacity to empathize with others enabled him to heal more fully as a survivor of child abuse. He and Lori discuss how important it is for survivors to realize they are not alone and that healing from childhood trauma is possible. This episode is Part 3 of survivor Terry Koontz’s story.

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At 44 years old, Terry entered the prison system after being convicted of laundering money. While in prison, he tutored fellow inmates and ultimately helped 163 men get their GEDs. Terry discusses how he began to acknowledge the abuse he experienced as a child in order to address the PTSD and depression that plagued him as a result. This episode is Part 2 of survivor Terry Koontz’s story.

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In this episode, survivor Terry Koontz tells the story of the abuse he experienced as a child and how he was taken advantage of by a child pornographer. Terry explains how the ripple effects of the abuse he suffered later influenced his struggles with addiction and crime. Terry Koontz is the author of two books soon to be released including his inspirational autobiography, "Haunted Dreams".

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