Enforcing the Institutional Boundaries that Keep Kids Safe

In this episode of One in Ten, Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Luciana Assini-Meytin from the MOORE Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. They discuss the effectiveness of policies and procedures implemented by various institutions to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse over the past two decades. The conversation explores boundary-violating behaviors, the role of codes of conduct, and the impact of these measures on child safety. The episode highlights research findings showing a decline in abuse within some organizations, while also identifying areas needing further improvement. Dr. Assini-Meytin shares valuable insights for parents and child abuse professionals on maintaining and observing professional boundaries to protect children. 

Time Stamps: 

00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 

01:24 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Luciana Assini-Meytin 

01:33 - Research Background and Methodology 

04:10 - Understanding Boundary Violating Behaviors 

11:27 - Key Findings and Implications 

17:20 - Challenges and Future Directions 

33:15 - Practical Advice for Parents and Professionals 

37:50 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

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Luciana C. Assini Meytin, Ph.D., MS is an Associate Scientist at the MOORE Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Assini-Meytin, L. C., McPhail, I., Sun, Y., Mathews, B., Kaufman, K. L., & Letourneau, E. J. (2024). Child Sexual Abuse and Boundary Violating Behaviors in Youth Serving Organizations: Child Maltreatment.

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