Episode 47: What is Child Abuse? ft. Dr. Richard Krugman

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