Kristin Jones
| Expert on child protection and sexual violence prevention
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Kristin Jones is a professional speaker at Duke University who addresses one of society's most critical and difficult topics - understanding why children remain silent after experiencing sexual violence. Her work focuses on breaking down the barriers that prevent young survivors from speaking out and seeking help.
Through her TED 2020 presentation, Jones has brought vital attention to the complex psychological, social, and developmental factors that contribute to children's silence in the aftermath of sexual trauma. Her expertise helps audiences understand the mechanisms of silence and equips professionals, educators, and communities with knowledge to create safer environments where children feel empowered to disclose abuse and access support.
What Kristin Talks About
Why children stay silent following sexual violence
Breaking barriers to disclosure for child abuse survivors
Creating safe environments for children to report abuse
Understanding trauma responses in young survivors
Child protection and prevention strategies
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Why children stay silent following sexual violence
Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, says advocate Kristin Jones. In this courageous talk, she tells her story of overcoming the shame that followed sexual abuse as a teenager -- and shares how parents can foster an open conversation about abuse to empower kids and encourage them to ask for help. (This talk contains mature content.)
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2020 | 2020 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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