Podcasts about youth services

Trauma-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration to better support children and families.Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/LEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L, to discuss how combining clinical perspectives can strengthen care for children with feeding challenges, sensory differences, nervous system dysregulation, and other complex needs. They consider what may be behind a child's apparent refusal, shifting the focus from a child who “won't” participate to one who may not yet feel safe, regulated, or supported enough to engage.About the Guests: Lauren Thompson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor, and the owner of Well Fed Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools.Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist, TBRI practitioner, and owner of Holistic Abilities where she is passionate about helping children and families thrive through evidence-informed, relationship-based care. She specializes in sensory processing, feeding, and supporting children to make gains in their everyday life.Contact the Guests:Lauren Thompson on LinkedInLauren's Website: www.wellfedfeedingtherapy.comAllissa Younan on LinkedInShow Notes:Feeding MattersTrauma-sensitive DefinitionTrust‑Based Relational InterventionDr. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the BrainThe Rabbit Listened by Cori DoerrfeldPediatric Feeding Disorder Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework AB-SSD 2026 Summer Webinar Series - PediatricEmpowering Providers Through Transforming Pediatric Feeding Journeys Courses:Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental traumaLove Money Cause: www.feedingmatters.orgReferences:Hockey, R., Philpott-Robinson, K., Haracz, K., & Ray, K. (2025). Trauma-informed or sensory-based practices in preschool settings: A scoping review. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 72(3), e70027. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.70027Purvis, K. B., Cross, D. R., Dansereau, D. F., & Parris, S. R. (2013). Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental trauma. Child & Youth Services, 34(4), 360–386. https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2013.859906Smith, M. L. (2021). The connected therapist: Relating through the senses. Marti Smith Seminars.Williams, M. S., & Shellenberger, S. (1994). How does your engine run? TherapyWorks.

This week Mike chats with Liza Guroff, President/CEO of Carroll County Youth Service Bureau, about who they are and about what their upcoming focus is over the next year. Among other things, CCYSB has some exciting national media attention coming their way, as they will be featured on "All Access with Andy Garcia"

One Day, Many Voices – A Nation Connected By Radio. As part of One Day, Many Voices, a historic nationwide radio event bringing 23 independent radio stations across Ireland together with Learning Waves Skillnet, we shine a spotlight on diversity, inclusion and belonging in our communities. In this conversation, Youth Worker with Clare Youth Service, Moya Hannigan spoke about the work of Clare Youth Service, focusing on the importance of access to information, inclusion and equality, and the work being done to create safe and welcoming spaces where young people feel heard and supported. One Day Many Voices is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with Clare FM. Image (c) Clare FM

Next week's International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity for us to take stock of what's on offer in Gibraltar and what can be improved. Marlene Dalli of the Ministry of Equality will be here to look ahead to an event being hosted next Thursday.We'll have the latest on last night's fire at One Bayside Road - no injuries were reported in the blaze which started around 8pm and was put out by the Fire and Rescue Service a little after 10'oclock. Kevin Ruiz was at the scene last night.Over 500 volunteers collected tonnes of rubbish from Gibraltar's streets and shores in this year's Clean Up the World. Janet Howitt of the ESG was here with Head of Bayside, Gaynor Lester, and Head of Bishop Fitzgerald, Liane Parral. Members of the Youth service who also took part in the weekend's clean up will be here, looking back at the clean up and ahead to an upcoming trip to Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Ohio's Incarcerated Youth Ohio's juvenile justice system is supposed to be a safe place to reform troubled youth, so they can enter the world of adulthood as productive citizens. But years of reporting and firsthand accounts from both staff and former incarcerated youth find that the system is broken. Instead, there is violence against other youth and staff, understaffing, and neglect. And sometimes, formerly incarcerated youth credit their time in juvenile prison as a big reason why they are locked up as an adult. A 2023 study that followed formerly incarcerated kids in Ohio found they are six times more likely to die violent deaths in the seven years after their release than kids who hadn't been locked up. C.P. Handler is a social worker and youth advocate who worked for years in Ohio's state and county juvenile detention centers. She has written about her experiences in a new book called, "The Light Within the Walls," and she joins us for Monday's "Sound of Ideas," hosted by Drew Maziasz, in for Stephanie Haney. Tuesday night there is a book launch and panel discussion happening at JFX in University Heights, which stands for Jewish Family Experience, featuring people who have touched the juvenile justice system. We've also invited some of those panelists to join in this conversation. We reached out to the Ohio Department of Youth Services to comment on some of the claims from the book. After the taping of this show, we did receive the following statement: At this time, we have not read the book and cannot speak directly to its content. However, we take all incidents related to contraband and assault very seriously at our agency. With it being over a decade since this employee has been with DYS, many things have changed, including different leadership at the Cuyahoga Hills facility.    Even this past year, we've had historic accomplishments, including one of the largest graduating classes at Cuyahoga Hills' Luther E. Ball High School for academic year 2025-2026. DYS had the highest number of diploma graduates ever and record-highs for the number of industry credentials and skill certificates earned by students for academic year 2025-2026.   Additionally, Cuyahoga Hills hosts reentry resource fairs for youth, where staff coordinate with dozens of organizations to come to the facility to meet youth for networking, resources, and job opportunities to support them upon their release back into Ohio's communities. Guests: - C.P. Handler, Social Worker, Youth Advocate & Author, "The Light Within The Walls" - Mike-Mike, formerly incarcerated person - Ben Wenger, Social Worker, Therapist & Owner, Wenger Counseling in Woodmere & Beachwood Cleveland VOTES Documentary This November marks a pivotal election for Ohio, as it decides on a new governor, U.S. Senator, and many other important races, yet for the over one million Ohioans with disabilities, navigating the poll booth can be a discouraging experience. Inaccessible polling tables for wheelchair users, a lack of American Sign Language translators for deaf voters, and minimal information for voters with disabilities make the voting process more difficult than it needs to be, according to a new documentary from the nonpartisan organization, Cleveland VOTES, called "Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot." The short is part of a larger documentary series highlighting the experiences of voters in Cleveland. It is being featured at the 2026 Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival on Saturday night, as part of their "Stories of Resistance" program. LEAP will host its fifth annual March for Access on Saturday starting at Market Square Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. If you want to learn more about becoming an accessible voting advocate, you can check out the Cleveland VOTES' toolkit. Guests: - Brianna Zgodinski, Communications & Narrative Strategist, Cleveland VOTES; Creator & Producer, "Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot" - Saphire Murphy, Community Engagement Specialist, LEAP Cleveland - Gloria Craig, Civic Engagement Strategist, Cleveland VOTES; Director, Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot

Shelley Flynn Singleton and LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL offer programs like Youth Services, Adult Services, and Career Services. Shelley also provides information their RETAIL stores; also, on how their OUTLET Stores work.

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

8-30-26 Jesus: Flight Instructor | Luke 4:1–21 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Jesus: Flight Instructor Pastor Joshua Kennedy  Take Flight Series

Chelsea drops in to chat about all the upcoming (and current) activities for young people in the Colac Otway Shire.Related links:Youth Photography comp https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/2026-Youth-Photography-CompetitionPhotography Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-photography-workshop-colac-otway-shire-youth-12-25-tickets-1993453885233Podcast Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-podcast-radio-training-colac-otway-shire-youth-12-25-tickets-1994136885104Sound Check Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-soundcheck-workshop-ages-12-25-tickets-1994139324400DJ Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-youth-dj-workshop-ages-12-25-tickets-1994138089707Youth Music opportunities https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-Services/Youth-Music-Opportunities

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

We're looking ahead to next week's GMF summer sessions, speaking to Graham Gouldman from 10CC. The iconic band will be on the Rock on Saturday 5th September as part of the three nights of live music at the Europa Sports Complex.Catching up with the developments at the Northern Defences and Moorish Castle, among other thingsWe'll have a chat with project director Carl Viagas, and David Neish from Fortress Attractions. Supporting ongoing work in Morocco, and local initiatives too, Changing Lives charity have a big raffle happening this week at the fair. Jinson Lima told out more about what the charity is working towards.And a group of young people, who are members of the Youth Service, have been on an exchange trip in Jersey. We hear about some of their experiences over the time they were away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Youth Service - 08/16/2026

Join us in this episode as we recap the summer youth service!

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Theme: Our Year of Divine Honour and DignityEsther 8: 15&16, Esther 10:3, John 12:26

Our Out on a Tangent podcast had upgraded to video format! But don't fret - we still have our audio only formats on our regular streaming platforms. Join the Youth Services team on a journey through teen literature, fandoms, and more! Sometimes they'll stay on topic, but usually, they'll go out on a tangent.This episode, Erin and Becca talk about Greek mythology! Origins, gods & goddesses, transformations, retellings, and more!Find us on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Our Out on a Tangent podcast had upgraded to video format! But don't fret - we still have our audio only formats on our regular streaming platforms. Join the Youth Services team on a journey through teen literature, fandoms, and more! Sometimes they'll stay on topic, but usually, they'll go out on a tangent.This episode, Erin and Becca talk about geology and paleontology, as well as Miss Becca's trip to the Pokémon Fossil Museum!Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter @Merrimacklibnh

This week, we analyze Dr. Frances Cress Welsing's 1983 performance evaluation and investigate how corporate tech layoffs, Pierce County leadership racism, and extreme heatwave rollbacks endanger Black employees. We break down the systematic strategy of public humiliation on the clock, update the Brandon Lucas Five Below homicide investigation, and dissect the recent Arlington workplace parking lot shooting. Weekly Agenda and Topics: 1. The Strategy of Public Humiliation: We examine the calculated deployment of public humiliation and open disrespect against Black employees on the clock, deconstructing how the system weaponizes public shame to degrade Black authority and break down psychological defense mechanisms. 2. Dr. Frances Cress Welsing's 1983 Performance Evaluation: We analyze a historical document detailing a Justification for Outstanding Performance for Dr. Welsing during her tenure as Clinical Director at the Paul Robeson School, decoding how an exceptional Black behavioral scientist navigated the administrative bureaucracy of the District of Columbia's Youth Services. 3. Extreme Heatwave Protections Rollback: We examine the severe challenges faced by construction workers navigating lethal summer heatwaves, deconstructing the systemic malice of states actively rolling back workplace heat protections to prioritize white corporate capital over human survival. 4. Mass Tech Layoffs: We scrutinize the global economic purge displacing over 164,000 technology employees, focusing heavily on Microsoft cutting 4,800 jobs to analyze how corporate restructuring systematically targets and eliminates non-white livelihood. 5. The Arlington Workplace Parking Lot Shooting: We dissect the horrific violence in Texas where an Arlington man is accused of shooting his coworker directly in the business parking lot, alongside an incident where a store employee faces murder and attempted murder charges. 6. The Five Below Homicide Two-Week Update: We provide a critical updates segment on the deadly Las Vegas shooting of Brandon Lucas at a Five Below store, evaluating his family's legal battle for corporate accountability and the systemic failure to prevent predictable workplace slaughter. 7. Pierce County Leadership Racism: We review a crucial News Tribune report by Becca Moss detailing how a fired director alleges widespread white privilege and systemic racism embedded deep within Washington's Pierce County executive leadership structure. Between coworker hostility, public humiliation tactics, corporate gaslighting, workplace parking lot executions, and record-breaking heat exhaustion, survival is your only metric of success. Your absolute priority on the clock is no longer corporate validation or career advancement. But rather, to survive your shift alive and in one piece, you must deploy aggressive defensive strategies, maintain absolute silence on personal matters, and keep your daily interaction footprint strictly limited to professional workplace matters. INVEST in The COWS: - PayPal: [http://paypal.me/TheCOWS](http://paypal.me/TheCOWS) - Cash App: [https://cash.app/$TheCOWS](https://cash.app/$TheCOWS) #SurviveYourShift #SafetyFirst #TheCOWS17Years #CounterRacism

This message was given by Nathan Stiffler on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church.

Scripture readings - Genesis 18:1-15, Matthew 9:35-10:8

Talkin' Wildwood Inshore Tournament with St. Augustine Youth Services "This Evening"

June 17, 2026 | Whistler's KnollRawhide Youth ServicesHearthstone Historic HouseVolunteer Fox Cities + Kaukauna Public Library 

As thousands of students across Clare settle into the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exam season, Clare Youth Service is once again opening its Exam Cafés across the county to provide young people with a place to relax, recharge and take a break between exams. The cafés, which are running in Ennis, Killaloe, Kilrush, Sixmilebridge and Newmarket-on-Fergus, offer a safe and welcoming space where students can unwind, meet friends and access support during what can be a stressful few weeks. To tell us more about the initiative and the importance of supporting young people's wellbeing during exam time, Alan Morrissey was joined by Helena Slattery, Youth Worker with Clare Youth Service and coordinator of The Junction Café in Ennis. Photo (c) Clare Youth Service

5-31-26 Life Together | Acts 2:42–47 | Caleb and Tahlia Wilkes Youth Service and the Beauty of Biblical Community Caleb and Tahlia Wilkes Getting Grounded Series  

How media managed the message of a 'sugar-free' Budget, and highlighted entitlements for MPs. Also what the Budget might mean for our media, and why an award-winning youth service closed down for good this week. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:1:05 How the government managed expectations of a sugar-free Budget 2026 via the media - while media zeroed in on treats and entitlements enjoyed by MPs.10:36 Budget 2026 cut the budgets of public media, though Māori media funding was boosted to ward off a ‘fiscal cliff.'13:21 TVNZ's closing its award-winning news service for youth Re:News after nine successful years.17:20 Former head of content Anna Harcourt on what Re:News achieved, what will be missed when it's gone and how to get news to younger Kiwis.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

There are almost one million NEETS in the UK – that's 16–24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training. But with budget cuts to youth services what chance do young people have of finding a job?Audrey talks to Ciara Fitzpatrick from UIster University and Sara Haller from Include Youth about a research project led by young experts who are themselves former NEETS. Two of the experts Allyshia Kali Campbell and Sé Gormley tell us their story and how Youth Services helped them on their journey.The annual Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca begins this week and Audrey talks to Fermanagh Imam Darragh Monahan about why it is important to his faith and what its like to join millions of other pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.And the untold story of Nuns during the troubles. Audrey talks to author Brigid Rafferty about her new book Catholic Sisters, Conflict and Peace in Northern Ireland 1968-2008.

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Various ministers

Bro Evan Gilliland Sunday April 12th 2026 - Youth Service

Bro. Drew Galloway - Friday, April 17, 2026

Bro. Drew Galloway - Friday, April 17, 2026

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Diamond Justus & Karen Branch from the Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau. Listen to learn more about the impactful work & programs the YSB oversees to support the development of youth in our community.  Interested in getting involved with the YSB? Call (765) 362-0694 today! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Mark is joined by writer and youth worker Emma Warren as they discuss the importance of youth clubs in shaping communities, growing up around grassroots music and culture, how youth services have been systematically dismantled, what happens to young people when those spaces disappear, and why rebuilding youth infrastructure is essential to fixing deeper social problems – and you can buy Emma's book Up The Youth Club online here: https://amzn.eu/d/0i1SmgQ9 You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview straight away. www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod  Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Follow Emma @_emmalwarren_  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this 4th and Final Episode of my Creative Programming Playlist we're continuing on with the 3 challenges, from home this week because of this insane (?) winter storm! CHALLENGE #1 No Repeat Order And while last week we had no speaker, what if this week we have NO GAME?! CHALLENGE #2 I'm creating a DYM Game from Scratch, and this one idea be the best one I've made so far CHALLENGE #3 And as always, we'll be telling you how it went and giving it all away! ACCESS TO BRACKET & RECAP EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-game-recap-152046269?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/191

Today we're programming with NO SPEAKER?! While still complete these 3 challenges No Order Repeating Creating a from Scratch DYM game And finally, not only will I recap that game - But I'll recap the entire night. And give you that game, for free! ACCESS TO EXTREME GO FOR GOLD GAME & RECAP EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-speaker-recap-151394635?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/190 ❄️ WINTER SOCIAL MEDIA PACK https://www.patreon.com/posts/winter-seasonal-144943791?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link HYBRID HERO MEMBERS GET IT FREE! https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry FREE EBOOK https://www.patreon.com/posts/complete-guide-142500019?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link COACHING https://www.hybridministry.xyz/articles/coaching

I'm designing my real youth ministry program, with these 3 rules. 1 Order Doesn't Repeat And today I'm intentionally going to do it WRONG!! 2 I'm also making a different, from scratch, DYM Game for EACH week And I'm going to tell you how to get a FREE early copy of it 3 Finally, I'll evaluate how it all went! Join us! ACCESS TO FREE GAME & RECAP EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/posts/we-went-there-150912245?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/189 ❄️ WINTER SOCIAL MEDIA PACK https://www.patreon.com/posts/winter-seasonal-144943791?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link HYBRID HERO MEMBERS GET IT FREE! https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry

Can I design a compelling youth night from scratch each week with a different order - while also creating a brand-new DYM game from scratch? Oh - And stick around to the end of the video, because I'm going to tell you how you can get this game that's not even public yet in the pipeline, FOR FREE! Let's find out! ACCESS TO FREE GAME & RECAP EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-game-winter-150284516?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/188 ❄️ WINTER SOCIAL MEDIA PACK https://www.patreon.com/posts/winter-seasonal-144943791?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link HYBRID HERO MEMBERS GET IT FREE! https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER COHORT (It's FREE!) https://www.ymlcohort.com/

As Fostering Change continues into the new year, this episode tackles one of the most urgent issues facing child welfare today: the national shortage of foster parents and what it means for children who need safe, stable homes.Rob Scheer is joined by Kelsey Davis, National Director of Foster Parent Recruitment, and Stacy Brindley, National Treatment Director at StepStone Family & Youth Services. Together, they explore why fewer families are stepping forward, how misconceptions about fostering hinder progress, and why supporting foster parents is essential to better outcomes for children.With more than 343,000 children in foster care and fewer than 200,000 licensed foster homes nationwide, this conversation goes beyond the numbers. Kelsey and Stacy share how StepStone approaches recruitment differently, centers trauma-informed care, and treats the entire family as part of the healing process.Episode HighlightsThis episode explores why the foster parent shortage continues to grow and how it directly impacts children who need consistency and belonging. The discussion challenges common myths about fostering, explains why recruitment messaging must change, and emphasizes that strong outcomes depend on strong support for foster parents.Listeners also hear why trauma-informed care must include the whole family, not just the child, and how communities can get involved with StepStone through volunteering, respite support, and national initiatives beyond fostering.As Rob notes, “We must get more qualified families to support our youth in foster care.” And as Kelsey reminds us, fostering works best when families know they are not doing it alone.About the GuestsKelsey Davis is the National Director of Foster Parent Recruitment at StepStone Family & Youth Services. A former Title I educator with an MBA in Marketing, she leads national strategies to recruit, train, and retain foster families through people-centered, community-driven outreach.Stacy Brindley is StepStone's National Treatment Director and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience. She has worked across residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, independent living, and in-home services, and now leads trauma-informed and evidence-based practices nationwide.Learn MoreWebsite: https://www.stepstoneyouth.com/

An official in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley made a troubling discovery about the county's Office of Youth Services. Workers were taking action against a large number of families based on the diagnosis of a hospital specialist…diagnoses that were frequently proven wrong. He argued money was wasted and lives were destroyed by an overabundance of caution from one doctor. Dr. Debra Jenssen made a career in multiple states finding signs of abuse others hadn't found, and strong-arming authorities to take action against unsuspecting caretakers. Parents, social workers - and even judges - claimed the specialist too often misdiagnosed illness or accident as trauma, rejected contrary evidence, and upended families in a misguided effort to protect children. The podcast “The Preventionist” from Serial Productions and The New York Times explores the rise of a powerful new field in medicine and the consequences of its “better safe than sorry” application by one doctor. Host Dyan Neary also highlights the story of a family trying to piece itself together after authorities took action on a questionable diagnosis of child abuse.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE PREVENTIONIST" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 10 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.