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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by...
Jun 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation...
Jun 04, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Summary 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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Fol...
May 28, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 m...
May 21, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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! R egister at endcan.org/walktogether.
May 20, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nomina...
May 14, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child ...
May 07, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 o...
Apr 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Visit Cathy Studer's website Broken to Beautifully Whole book Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to louderthansilence@endcan.org. S...
Apr 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on ...
Apr 16, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to loudertha...
Apr 09, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to louderthansilence@endcan.org . Stay Connected If you enjoy this podcast, please rate us, subscribe, and share! Leave ...
Apr 02, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our ...
Mar 26, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to ...
Mar 19, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to louderthansilence@endcan.org . St...
Mar 12, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to loude...
Mar 05, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Jen Elizabeth's website Be our Guest Would you like to share your story ...
Feb 26, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Visit Starts with Youth Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate some...
Feb 19, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Visit Starts with Youth Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send a...
Feb 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National...
Jan 29, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links "Sexual Abuse, Another Hidden Pediatric Problem" (1977) Read Article by ...
Jan 22, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links National Children's Advocacy...
Jan 15, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Read Survivor Stories Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to louderthansilence@endcan.org . Stay Connected If you enjoy this podca...
Jan 08, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Ch...
Jan 01, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links A Good Knight For Children: C Henry Kempe’s Quest to Protect the Abused Child by Annie Kempe The Battered Child Syndrome research paper The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect Be our Gu...
Dec 18, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an email to louderthansilence@endcan.org . Stay Connected If you enjoy this podcast, please rate us, s...
Dec 11, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Links Dr. Richard Krugman - Bio Be our Guest Would y...
Dec 04, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate someone to be a guest on our show? Send an em...
Nov 27, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Be our Guest Would you like to share your story or nominate...
Nov 06, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect ...
Oct 30, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
