Ep. 26 - Addressing Child Sexual Abuse in BIPOC Communities: Ethical Responsibility for Speech Pathologists [Case Study]

As SLPs, we work with a diverse range of children, including those who have experienced trauma. Child sexual abuse is a particularly devastating form of trauma that affects children across all racial and ethnic backgrounds. However, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) children are disproportionately affected by child sexual assault and are less likely to receive the support they need. In this episode, I review a case study of a speech-language pathologists who fulfills her ethical responsibility in a sexual assault case as it effects the child’s speech and language development. Listen in! Sexual Assault Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, know that you are not alone. There are resources and support available to you. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 and can provide confidential support and information. The number is 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Additionally, local resources such as counseling services, victim advocacy centers, and healthcare providers can also provide support. We encourage you to seek help and support if you need it. Thank you for listening, and I hope that this episode has provided some valuable insights on addressing child sexual assault in BIPOC communities as an SLP. This podcast is sponsored by the Pediatric Speech Sister Network© on YouTube Live. You can checkout the latest live replays here. Sexual Assault Prevention Center Website Sources Mentioned: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2023). Code of Ethics. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Retrieved Apr 19, 2023, from https://www.asha.org/policy/et2016-00342/ Luken, A., Nair, R., & Fix, R. L. (2021). On Racial Disparities in Child Abuse Reports: Exploratory Mapping the 2018 NCANDS. Child Maltreatment, 26(3), 267–281. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595211001926 Connect with Melanie: Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatric-speech-sister-show/id1659114388 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uqf5xU9edqc4W1VkhfZV9 Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here: https://mailchi.mp/pediatricspeechsister/5-ways-to-support-bipoc-children-in-educationclinical-settings "Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell: https://mailchi.mp/430872d9bfaa/culturalcompetemilityebookpresell Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here: https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep Shop the Pediatric Speech Sister Store for digital products and apparel: https://pediatricspeechsisterstore.myshopify.com/ Are you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram and Apple Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pediatricspeechsister/support