Release date: November 11, 2024
Sibling aggression and abuse are often described as “invisible” by experts because of society’s tendency to confuse them with sibling rivalry or dismiss them as a natural part of growing up. However, the consequences of sibling aggression and abuse are very visible and potentially debilitating. My guest this episode is Corinna Jenkins Tucker, Director of the Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA) at the University of New Hampshire. Corinna and her colleagues at SAARA are working to increase awareness of sibling aggression and abuse and provide guidance on preventing and addressing their occurrences. More information about Corinna and SAARA is below.
Biography of Corinna Jenkins Tucker
Corinna Jenkins Tucker, PhD, CFLE is the Director of the Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA) at the Crimes against Children Research Center and Professor Emerita, Human Development and Family Studies, University of New Hampshire. Dr. Tucker has conducted research and published on sibling relationships, parenting, and mental health for over 25 years. She has a particular interest in sibling aggression and abuse experiences across the lifespan.
Biography of Tracy Pedrotti
Tracy Pedrotti (she/her) is the Adolescent Health Program Supervisor at Affirm, where she oversees projects that build the capacity of professionals to provide excellent care to youth. Since it began almost 5 years ago, Tracy has managed the successful replication of the Adolescent Champion Model in more than 25 health centers across the state, as well as leading the development of the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health. With more than 15 years’ experience in services centered on youth, Tracy has extensive knowledge of program development, capacity building, and community collaboration focused on adolescent wellbeing. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in justice studies, both from Arizona State University. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to supporting youth and the professionals working with them, to establish lifelong health behaviors and ensure confidence and competence in adolescent-centered services.
Biography of Veenod Chulani
Dr. Chulani is Section Chief of Adolescent Medicine at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the University of Arizona -Phoenix Department of Child Health. He is also a founding member and clinical consultant to the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health. He completed his pediatric residency training at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York; his fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; and, his Master’s in Education from the University of Southern California-Keck School of Medicine. His clinical and research interests include adolescent sexual and reproductive health, the care of gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, health equity promotion and diversity and inclusion. He has lectured nationally and internationally on a host of topics related to Adolescent Medicine. He has delivered lectures and workshops nationally and internationally and is the recipient of numerous awards recognizing his contribution to adolescent health.
Links
Corinna Jenkins Tucker on LinkedIn
Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA) at the University of New Hampshire
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