Media coverage
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Media coverage
Title Michael Jackson: expert weighs in on Leaving Neverland Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Timesofmalta.com Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 11/03/19 Description There are several common misconceptions about child sexual abuse which can make it hard to believe allegations when they are made. These include the belief that sexual abusers are monsters who are violent and frightening to children. We also tend to believe that parents would know if their child was being sexually abused or that children would tell someone immediately and that they would display fear towards the perpetrator. It’s also commonly – and often wrongly – thought that a child’s statements about experiences of abuse would remain consistent over time. URL https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20190311/life-features/michael-jackson-expert-weighs-in-on-leaving-neverland.704191 Persons Nadia Wager Title Jackson accusations 'align with child abuse patterns' Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Newstalk ZB Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 11/03/19 Description "How would a child know what is wrong and right at that age? There are a lot of things we do to children as parents which they don't like. From making them eat Brussel Sprouts to not allowing them to have sweets before bed.
"It may just be another thing for young children which they don't particularly like, but many of them wouldn't know what to say. "URL https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/kerre-mcivor-mornings/audio/dr-nadia-wager-parents-encouraged-to-avoid-secrets-with-their-children/ Persons Nadia Wager
Media contributions
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Title I'm a child sex abuse expert. Here's what I thought about "Leaving Neverland" and the Michael Jackson claims/opinion Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet newsweek.com Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 14/03/19 Description Historically, as a society we have actually found it very difficult to believe allegations or to acknowledge possible signs that child sexual abuse is occurring. Several theoretical explanations have been offered for this including our need to believe in a just world where this kind of thing isn’t done by adults to children. Just world beliefs encourage us to conform to the rules and regulations of our communities, since we believe that this will be rewarded with a safe and orderly existence for us and our families. So we find it difficult to comprehend that bad things happen to those who do not deserve it. URL https://www.newsweek.com/michael-jackson-leaving-neverland-child-sex-abuse-expert-1362397 Persons Nadia Wager Title Mornings, 11:27 and 11:35, BBC Radio Scotland Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet BBC Radio Scotland Media type Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 13/03/19 Description Commenting on 'Leaving Neverland' documentary. "The national inclination is to disbelieve even if it's not a celebrity. It's hard to get people to shift. People don't want to believe this is happening." Persons Nadia Wager Title Leaving Neverland: what a child sex abuse expert thought Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet theweek.co.uk Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 12/03/19 Description It is quite natural to think of child molesters as monsters who intimidate and frighten the children they prey on. But while there are various types of offender, many are able to gain access to – and the trust of – children due to their ability to attract children to them and to emotionally and socially connect with them. Such offenders will gravitate towards children who are shy, withdrawn, lonely or rejected by peers. They work to create an emotional bond with the child through becoming their “best friend” and making the child feel “special”. URL https://www.theweek.co.uk/100143/leaving-neverland-what-a-child-sex-abuse-expert-thought Persons Nadia Wager Title Leaving Neverland Media name/outlet New Zealand Radio Media type Radio Duration/Length/Size 10 minutes Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 10/03/19 Description Discussion of the grooming of parents and children's disclosure of child sexual abuse Persons Nadia Wager Title As an expert in child sexual abuse, here’s my take on Michael Jackson's accusers in Leaving Neverland Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Independent Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 10/03/19 Description There are several common misconceptions about child sexual abuse which can make it hard to believe allegations when they are made. These include the belief that sexual abusers are monsters who are violent and frightening to children. We also tend to believe that parents would know if their child was being sexually abused or that children would tell someone immediately and that they would display fear towards the perpetrator. It’s also commonly – and often wrongly – thought that a child’s statements about experiences of abuse would remain consistent over time. URL https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/michael-jackson-leaving-neverland-child-sex-abuse-survivors-psycology-a8816436.html Persons Nadia Wager Title Michael Jackson: as an expert in child sexual abuse here’s what I thought when I watched Leaving Neverland Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Conversation Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/03/19 URL https://theconversation.com/michael-jackson-as-an-expert-in-child-sexual-abuse-heres-what-i-thought-when-i-watched-leaving-neverland-113160 Persons Nadia Wager