Known and Trusted

Keywords Epstein files, child abuse, survivor empowerment, systemic failure, prevention strategies Summary In this conversation, Anna Sonoda, LCSW, delves into the implications of the Epstein files, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the systemic failures that allowed abuse to persist. She highlights the importance of survivor agency, the dangers of transparency without care, and t...

The conversation explores the concept of preparation and readiness in the face of uncertainty and risk. It emphasizes the importance of function over completeness, the need for readiness to survive fatigue and changing conditions, and the guarantee of readiness through preparation. The chapters delve into the preparation process, the uncertainty of risk, the function under disruption, and the impo...

Summary In this episode of "Known and Trusted," Anna Sonoda, a licensed clinical social worker, delves into the often-overlooked topic of grooming behaviors that can lead to child sexual abuse. She emphasizes that grooming is a subtle, insidious process that typically occurs without any immediate illegal actions, making it difficult for parents to recognize. Anna highlights the importance of aware...

Keywords grooming, parenting, trust, child safety, instincts, social work, awareness, protection, relationships, evaluation Summary In this episode of Known and Trusted, Anna Sonoda, LCSW, discusses the complexities of grooming and the limitations of parental instincts. She emphasizes that many parents do not recognize grooming behaviors because they are conditioned to rely on gut feelings, which...

Keywords trust, safety, grooming, parenting, communication, awareness, children, relationships, prevention, clarity Summary In this episode of Known and Trusted, Anna Sonoda, LCSW, discusses the critical distinction between being known and being safe, particularly in the context of parenting and child safety. She emphasizes that most harm to children comes from trusted individuals rather than stra...

This episode is the most played, streamed, and shared among all the episodes of Known and Trusted. Find out more by taking a listen today. In this compelling episode, Anna Sonoda, LCSW, engages in a heartfelt conversation with L, a mother who bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with clergy abuse. L recounts the early signs of weird behavior, the emotional turmoil, and the eventual con...

In this episode, Anna Sonoda, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses the GAS model (Grooming, Access, Space) as a framework for preventing child sexual abuse, particularly during family gatherings. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how grooming behaviors manifest in familiar environments and provides practical strategies for parents and caregivers to create a safer atmosphere fo...

In this episode, Anna Sonoda discusses the concept of grooming as a strategic and observable behavior that can be detected before harm occurs to children. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of grooming in both adults and children, providing listeners with a checklist of behaviors to watch for. The episode concludes with guidance on how to report concerns and the empowering mess...

In this third installment of the Known & Trusted series, Anna Sonoda, LCSW guides listeners into one of the most misunderstood, and most critical, dimensions of grooming: its incremental design. Building on the foundation of Part 1: Selective and Part 2: Intentional , this episode unpacks how slow, subtle increases in attention, access, and influence form the central architecture of predatory...

In Part Two of The Perverse Courtship series, Anna Sonoda breaks down the intentional strategies predators use to build trust, gain access, and lower suspicion- long before a child is ever targeted. This episode demystifies the subtle, strategic choreography behind grooming and gives parents three powerful tools to interrupt it early: shifting availability, adding adults, and narrating what you no...

In this deeply moving episode of Known and Trusted , Anna Sonoda, LCSW sits down with a loving father whose daughter was groomed by the person families are told to rely on-a school resource officer. What follows is an honest, generous, and at times heartbreaking conversation about how trust can be used as a tool for access, and how grooming hides in plain sight inside systems parents assume are sa...

In this episode of "Known and Trusted," Anna Sonoda, LCSW, delves into the critical topic of grooming for child sexual abuse, emphasizing that it is a calculated recruitment process rather than a random act. Anna shares insights on how predators select their targets by studying families and environments, and she offers practical advice for parents to make their families "bad prey." Through relatab...

In this compelling episode, Anna Sonoda, LCSW, engages in a heartfelt conversation with L, a mother who bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with clergy abuse. L recounts the early signs of weird behavior, the emotional turmoil, and the eventual confrontation that led to justice. Her story is a powerful testament to trusting one's instincts and the importance of speaking out. This epis...

In this powerful episode of "Known and Trusted," we delve into a personal story of resilience and healing. Our guest, K, shares their journey through a challenging childhood marked by neglect and learning disabilities, leading to a complex relationship with a teacher who crossed boundaries. Through candid reflections, K discusses the impact of grooming, the failures of the adults around them, and...