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 Overview
00:18 Guest Introduction: Dr. Melanie Nadon
00:48 The Disparity in Child Abuse Reporting
01:38 Motivations Behind the Study
01:56 Impact of the Pandemic on Welfare Referrals
03:27 Understanding Mandatory Reporting
05:48 Educators and Mandatory Reporting
10:14 Hypotheses and Surprising Findings
13:56 Role of Medical and Legal Professionals
16:16 Implications of Prior Maltreatment
22:26 Poverty and Child Welfare
37:53 State vs. County Administered Systems
44:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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