Best NCSBS Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 17 - Christine Baker - Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome on a State-Wide Level in Washington State 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

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This final episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series brings us a conversation with Christine Baker, program coordinator for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Child Protection Advocacy and Outreach Program. Christine tells us that Seattle Children’s led a summit to address #ShakenBabySyndrome (SBS) prevention after seeing SBS cases tripl…

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Ep 16 - JoAnn Otten - Grandmother of Victim of SBS/AHT Fights for Law that Brings Public Child Abuse Regsitry to Utah 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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JoAnn Otten is our guest in this 7th of 8 episodes of our special April Child Abuse Prevention series giving our listeners firsthand experiences into Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) cases. JoAnn Otten is the grandmother of Miley, who was shaken by her biological father when she was just 7 months old. JoAnn talks about her suspicion that Miley's father a…

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Ep 15 - Michelle Fishpaw - Raising a Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome to Adulthood and Independence 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

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In the 6th episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you first-hand perspectives into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases we introduce you to Michelle Fishpaw, mother of Claire who was shaken by her childcare provider when she was just 11 months old. Michelle takes us to the day Claire was shaken and the helpless feeling of uncertaint…

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Ep 14 - Greg Williams - Reagan's Rescue, A Grandfather Negotiates the Grief Process after Losing First Granddaughter to SBS/AHT 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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You’ll meet Greg Williams in Episode 14 of the NCSBS' Attention on Prevention #podcast and the 5th episode in our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series diving deep into #ShakenBabySyndrome (SBS). Greg is the grandfather of Reagan, who was shaken and killed by her mother’s boyfriend when Reagan was 2 ½ years old. Reagan was Greg’s first grandch…

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Ep 13 - Leigh Bishop, Former Queens Assistant District Attorney - Litigating Abusive Head Trauma Cases 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

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This is the 4th episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series providing access into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases from first-hand experiences. In this episode, we talk with Leigh Bishop, the former Assistant District Attorney and the Chief of the Child Fatality Unit at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office in New York. Leigh discuss…

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Ep 12 - Captain Lee Raschke - Investigating an Abusive Head Trauma Case 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

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This is the 3rd episode of our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you first-hand perspectives into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. Today’s guest is Lee Raschke, Captain at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida. Lee talks about his experiences investigating Abusive Head Trauma cases and the teamwork required among law enf…

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Ep 11 - Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen - How Doctors Evaluate and Diagnose Abuse in Infants 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

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This episode is the 2nd in our 8-part April Child Abuse Prevention series giving you a deeper look into Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. We talk to Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen, pediatrician and Medical Director of the Child Advocacy Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. You will not find a more thorough explanation of how doctors evaluate in…

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Ep 10 - Kari Egerbrecht - A Mother Navigates the Trauma of Shaken Baby Syndrome on Her Family 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

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This episode introduces a special series to bring attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month, celebrated in April each year. We are releasing 8 podcasts, 2 per week, that will bring you first-hand look at Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. We’ll talk with a doctor, a law enforcement officer, a prosecutor, a prevention specialist and families of victims of …

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Ep 09 - Dr. Beth Russell - How Parents Manage the Emotions of Caring for New Babies 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Beth Russell, Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies and an Associate Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies Department at the University of Connecticut. She is also the Director of the Center of Applied Research in Human Development and Co-Director of the Collaboratory on School and…

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Ep 08 - Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson - Pediatrician and Author of Mama Doc Medicine 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, pediatrician, Chief Medical Officer of Before Brands, Author of the Book Mama Doc Medicine, and a popular voice for healthcare advocacy online. Dr. Swanson discusses how she became a pioneer in the digital medical world when she started her blog Seattle Mama Doc through Seattle Children’s Hospita…

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Ep 07 - Filmmaker Chris Baier - Documentary on Josh Sorrels, Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome 31:33

2y ago31:33

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In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Chris Baier, whose documentary film “Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe” tells the story of Josh Sorrels, a man, who at nearly 40 years old, is learning to come to peace with his life as a survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Chris talks about how he first found Josh through his YouTube channel and the emotional…

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Ep 06 - The Relief Crafters of America - Donating Handmade Hats & Booties to Help Prevent Infant Abuse 23:27

2y ago23:27

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In this episode, we talk with Danielle Letourneau and Kimberly Honchell of the Relief Crafters or America, a volunteer-run group of over 50,000 people that provide handcrafted fiber products to groups who serve human or animal needs. The Relief Crafters of America have donated nearly 3,000 infant hats and booties to support the National Center’s CL…

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Ep 05 - Natasha Shur - The Role of Medical Geneticists in Abusive Head Trauma Cases 24:42

2y ago24:42

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In this episode of the Attention on Prevention podcast, we talk to Dr. Natasha Shur, a medical geneticist at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Shur describes the role of a medical geneticist in abuse cases and how they fill a role within a multi-disciplinary team of doctors in diagnosing abusive head trauma and abuse in gen…

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Ep 04 - Matthew Torbenson - Prosecuting Abusive Head Trauma Cases in the Courtroom 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

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In this episode, we talk with Matthew Torbenson, a Deputy District Attorney in Milwaukee County and the Team Captain of the Child Protection Advocacy Unit in the District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Torbenson talks about what makes Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma cases unique and the comprehensive process his office takes to prepare for SBS/AHT…

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Ep 03 - Dr. Catherine Ayoub - Positive Parenting Effects on Childhood Trauma 31:55

3y ago31:55

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In this episode of the Attention on Prevention Podcast we sit down with Dr. Catherine Ayoub, licensed psychologist and nurse practitioner from the Brazelton Touchpoints Center and the Executive Director of the Family Connections Project at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Ayoub is also an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and is the D…

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Ep 02 - Dr. Lori Frasier - Chief, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Penn State 29:18

3y ago29:18

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In this episode of the Attention on Prevention Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lori Frasier who, among many other titles, is Chief of Child Abuse Pediatrics at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and the current President of the Ray E. Helfer Society, an international professional society of child abuse pediatricians from around the world. We talk abou…

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Ep 01 - Amber Sorenson - Survivor of SBS/AHT 22:00

3y ago22:00

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In our very first episode, we talk with Amber Sorenson, a survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) and a student at Kent State University pursuing her Master's Degree. Amber tells us the incredible story of how she found out that she was shaken as a baby and discusses the past research conducted and the current research she is…

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Ep 17 - Christine Baker - Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome on a State-Wide Level in Washington State 33:55

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Ep 16 - JoAnn Otten - Grandmother of Victim of SBS/AHT Fights for Law that Brings Public Child Abuse Regsitry to Utah 32:00

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Ep 15 - Michelle Fishpaw - Raising a Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome to Adulthood and Independence 29:55

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Ep 14 - Greg Williams - Reagan's Rescue, A Grandfather Negotiates the Grief Process after Losing First Granddaughter to SBS/AHT 34:07

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Ep 13 - Leigh Bishop, Former Queens Assistant District Attorney - Litigating Abusive Head Trauma Cases 45:20

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Ep 12 - Captain Lee Raschke - Investigating an Abusive Head Trauma Case 29:36

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Ep 11 - Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen - How Doctors Evaluate and Diagnose Abuse in Infants 34:32

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Ep 10 - Kari Egerbrecht - A Mother Navigates the Trauma of Shaken Baby Syndrome on Her Family 38:29

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Ep 09 - Dr. Beth Russell - How Parents Manage the Emotions of Caring for New Babies 31:41

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Ep 08 - Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson - Pediatrician and Author of Mama Doc Medicine 47:14

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Ep 07 - Filmmaker Chris Baier - Documentary on Josh Sorrels, Survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome 31:33

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Ep 06 - The Relief Crafters of America - Donating Handmade Hats & Booties to Help Prevent Infant Abuse 23:27

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Ep 05 - Natasha Shur - The Role of Medical Geneticists in Abusive Head Trauma Cases 24:42

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Ep 04 - Matthew Torbenson - Prosecuting Abusive Head Trauma Cases in the Courtroom 28:49

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Ep 03 - Dr. Catherine Ayoub - Positive Parenting Effects on Childhood Trauma 31:55

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Ep 02 - Dr. Lori Frasier - Chief, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Penn State 29:18

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Ep 01 - Amber Sorenson - Survivor of SBS/AHT 22:00

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