21st Century Child Abuse: A Conversation with Lucy Berliner, a trailblazer in child sexual abuse, trauma, and victim treatment

Lucy Berliner is a renowned giant in trauma and trauma screening and was the former Director of the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress at UNICEF’s global research arm in Italy. She was the long-time Director of the Harborview Center on Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress at the University of Washington, and Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Lucy is a world-renowned advocate and champion for the concept of trauma-informed care.  In the Radio Kempe Podcast, Lucy discusses her call for “Trauma Screening for Every Child Seeking Treatment.” Lucy argues there is clear evidence that large numbers of children are being exposed to trauma and adversity at an early age and that such exposure is creating significant risk of poor physical and mental health outcomes later in life.  She adds, “children don’t disclose because we simply don’t ask.” Lucy also addresses a key point often heard from children’s health professionals; “we are being asked to do more and more things and capture more and more information, but simply don’t have the time.” She emphasizes that trauma screening is essential and will change treatment strategies.   Join Radio Kempe for an interview with world-leading trauma expert, Lucy Berliner, as we address the harm to children in this digital age, and work toward real practical solutions.