From the Expert Series

CornerHouse trainers are experienced and experts in a wide range of topics related to child maltreatment, victimization, trauma and abuse across the lifespan. In addition to the thousands of professionals who are trained each year in our CornerHouse Forensic Interviewing Protocol, we wanted to find a way to expand our reach of learners and topics; CornerHouse From the Expert Series fits that goal.

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The Era of Digital Danger: How to Ask Children about Social Media Use in Online Exploitation Cases

Written by: Emma Schroer, CornerHouse Forensic Interviewer and Trainer

Youth are online and exposed to many things, both good and bad. As adults, we must have the tools to ask the right questions and understand their online world and relationships.

Key Insights from the Paper:

  • Most teenagers use at least one social media platform, with a third reporting virtually nonstop use

  • Predators exploit platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and even gaming chat features

  • Understanding platform-specific features (usernames vs. profile names, privacy settings) is crucial for effective interviews

  • Children remain the experts of their own digital experiences

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Past Topics

2025

  • CornerHouse Guiding Principles: How the Lobby Orients Children to the Children's Advocacy Center

  • Human trafficking awareness month | Stephanie Randolph

2024

  • What We Need to Know about Stalking | Jane Straub

  • Child Abuse Prevention Month | Michelle Harris

  • We're Listening! An Introduction to CornerHouse's Adult Interviewing Project | Elizabeth Eagle

  • Children’s Advocacy Centers’ Role in Stopping the Generational Cycle of Domestic Violence | Christy Shannon

  • Inclusive Healing: Trauma Support for Neurodivergent and Youth with Disabilities | Mental health team

 
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