Episodes

  • The Power of Trauma-Informed Forensic Interviews in Child Protection

    The Power of Trauma-Informed Forensic Interviews in Child Protection
    Oct 31 2025
    About Jackie Block Goldstein: Jackie Block Goldstein, MSW, LSW, is a nationally recognized forensic interviewer and victim specialist with over 20 years of experience in child advocacy, trauma-informed investigation, and victim assistance. She currently works as a private consultant, providing expert training, testimony, and guidance to law enforcement, multidisciplinary teams, and legal professionals nationwide. Previously, she served as a Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer with the FBI and a Forensic Interview Specialist and Victim Assistance Specialist with Homeland Security Investigations. Ms. Goldstein holds a Master’s degree in Social Policy and Practice from the University of Pennsylvania and is a licensed social worker in Pennsylvania.In this episode, Ben, Jennifer, and Jackie Block Goldstein discuss:The evolution and purpose of forensic interviewing in child sexual abuse casesHow trauma-informed, multidisciplinary approaches protect and support victimsThe psychological and emotional dynamics of child sexual abuse disclosureThe critical role of adults in prevention, response, and advocacyKey Takeaways:Modern forensic interviewing relies on one specially trained, trauma-informed interviewer working within a coordinated multidisciplinary team to protect the child from repeated questioning, reduce emotional harm, and ensure that evidence is gathered in a reliable, neutral way.Parents should focus on supporting and calming their child before a forensic interview—avoiding investigative questions or rehearsal—by keeping their language neutral, reassuring them that the interviewers are safe adults, and trusting the process to unfold naturally.The disclosure of child sexual abuse is rarely immediate or complete; it unfolds gradually as children balance fear, shame, and trust, which means that delayed or partial disclosures are common and must be met with patience, compassion, and belief.Trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches—whether in law, advocacy, or education—are essential to create spaces where victims feel safe and respected, helping them share their experiences without retraumatization or blame. "Not talking about it doesn’t make it go away—all it does is allow it to thrive, because we’re not having a conversation about it." — Jackie Block GoldsteinConnect with Jackie Block Goldstein: Website: https://traumatrialexperts.com/Email: jacquelineblock@hotmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieblockgoldstein/Connect with Ben Andreozzi: Website: https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreozziandFoote/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andreozziandfoote/X/Twitter: https://x.com/AndreozziFooteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreozziFoote/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreozziandfoote/Connect with Jennifer Storm:Website: https://jenniferstorm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackoutgirlauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferStormAuthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAP8AOfFrlRq-DYCLBSYbAAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    52 mins
  • Chris Kirchner: Breaking Silence and Building Safer Futures for Children

    Chris Kirchner: Breaking Silence and Building Safer Futures for Children
    Oct 24 2025
    About Chris Kirchner: Chris Kirchner, MSW, is the Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania and has worked in the field of child welfare for thirty-four years. For twenty-eight of those years, she served as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance, an accredited children’s advocacy center where she oversaw collaborative investigations of an average of 160 child sexual abuse cases per month. She also led a federal project funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to provide training and technical assistance to northeastern communities working to improve their response to child abuse cases. In her statewide role, Chris continues to support existing and developing programs across Pennsylvania, bringing her passion for child advocacy and her commitment to ensuring children and families receive the coordinated care and resources they need to heal after abuse.In this episode, Ben, Jennifer, and Chris Kirchner discuss:The evolution and purpose of Children’s Advocacy Centers in responding to child abuseHow multidisciplinary teams coordinate across child welfare, law enforcement, medical, and mental health providersTrauma-informed practices in forensic interviewing and child-centered investigationsThe growing focus on prevention, awareness, and long-term healing support for survivorsKey Takeaways:By videotaping forensic interviews, Children’s Advocacy Centers reduce the need for children to repeat their stories in court, sparing them retraumatization while also strengthening the integrity of evidence used in both criminal and civil proceedings.Extended forensic interview protocols were developed to meet the needs of children who are too fearful or hesitant to disclose abuse in one sitting, allowing trust to build gradually over multiple sessions at the child’s pace.Pennsylvania’s investment in CACs, supported through birth certificate fee revenue and the Penn State Sandusky settlement, has expanded access to telehealth, evidence-based mental health treatment, and prevention initiatives that would otherwise be underfunded.With over 10,900 children interviewed in Pennsylvania’s CACs in 2024—nearly 8,000 for sexual abuse—data underscores both the scope of abuse and the critical role CACs play in coordinating investigations and connecting survivors to long-term healing resources. "When there’s an allegation of sexual abuse, kids have to be interviewed by child welfare, law enforcement, prosecution, medical, mental health, and those agencies inadvertently might cause more harm than good if they’re not collaborating on these cases." — Chris Kirchner Connect with Chris Kirchner: Website: https://penncac.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildAdvocacyPA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childadvocacypa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/penncac/ Connect with Ben Andreozzi: Website: https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreozziandFoote/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andreozziandfoote/X/Twitter: https://x.com/AndreozziFooteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreozziFoote/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreozziandfoote/Connect with Jennifer Storm:Website: https://jenniferstorm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackoutgirlauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferStormAuthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAP8AOfFrlRq-DYCLBSYbAAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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    42 mins
  • Welcome to Justice Interrupted

    Welcome to Justice Interrupted
    Oct 8 2025

    Justice Interrupted is a podcast for anyone who believes children deserve better—and survivors deserve justice. Hosted by Ben Andreozzi, a prominent victim's attorney, and nationally recognized victim advocate Jennifer Storm, this show confronts the failures of systems meant to protect children and amplifies the voices of those working to change them.


    Each episode explores the realities of child sexual abuse, institutional cover-ups, and the power of civil litigation as a tool for healing and accountability. Through interviews with survivors, attorneys, advocates, and experts, Justice Interrupted offers unflinching conversations, real-world strategies, and hope for change.


    Drawing on decades of experience in the legal system and trauma-informed advocacy, Ben and Jen cut through legal jargon and media noise to deliver compassionate, practical insights for survivors and those who support them.


    Whether you're a survivor, an advocate, or someone who wants to be part of the solution, Justice Interrupted invites you to listen, learn, and take action.

    Because justice delayed is justice interrupted—and it's time we changed that.


    Connect with Ben Andreozzi:

    Website: https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndreozziandFoote/videos

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andreozziandfoote/

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/AndreozziFoote

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreozziFoote/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreozziandfoote/


    Connect with Jennifer Storm:

    Website: https://jenniferstorm.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackoutgirlauthor/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferStormAuthor/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXAP8AOfFrlRq-DYCLBSYbA



    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

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    26 mins