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Supporting Families Upstream: The Role of Home Visitors in Child Abuse Prevention

Parents as Teachers··30 July 2026·30 min

About this episode

Melissa Jonson-Reid, Director at the Center for Innovation in Child Maltreatment Policy, Research and Training at Washington University, joins us to share how home visitors can embrace their role in supporting families, building on strengths, and fostering safe, nurturing environments that promote child and family well-being—both during Child Abuse Prevention Month and throughout the year.