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The Preventionist - Ep. 3

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The Preventionist - Ep. 3

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2025/10/30
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2025/10/30
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What’s the harm of “better safe than sorry” in cases where abuse is ambiguous? One mother’s story is our answer to that question. Our newest podcast, “The Preventionist” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. To get full access to th...

Highlights

When a medical diagnosis leads to child removal, the consequences can ripple through families for years. This story follows one mother’s battle against a system designed to protect children but which, in her case, may have caused lasting harm.
12:10
Doctors conclude injuries were from violent shaking with impact
18:53
Three child-abuse experts disagreed with the diagnosis that led to criminal charges.
22:20
Three doctors found no signs of abusive head trauma, opposing the original certification.
43:58
After a good visit, Amanda realizes her son may not know she's his mom.
47:25
Amanda filed for custody to slowly rebuild her relationship with her youngest son
51:26
Some states now allow families a second opinion in CAPs-related child welfare cases

Chapters

What happens when a baby’s injury becomes a child abuse case?
00:00
How do false accusations tear a family apart?
15:39
Can medical consensus be wrong about shaken baby syndrome?
22:20
Why did this mother quit her job out of fear?
38:15
How does a parent grieve while fighting to get their child back?
47:25
Who gets to decide a child’s future when science and policy collide?
51:26
Is it time to overhaul how we investigate child abuse?
55:00

Transcript

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