Episode 166: A Critical Friends Conversation on Harassment In The Field of Applied Behavior Analysis

The Behaviour Speak Podcast

In Episode 166, Ben chats with Dr. Lauryn Toby, Erica Ranade, and Dr Kristyn Peterson.

Trigger Warning:

This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual harassment in conference, workplace, and academic settings. The content may be distressing to some listeners. If you find these topics triggering, please take care while listening or consider skipping this episode. Remember, if you or someone you know is affected by sexual harassment, support and resources are available.

In Canada you can call the Sexual Violence Helpline:

1 888-933 9007

https://sexualviolencehelpline.ca/getting-help/sexual-violence-helpline/

In the USA you can call The National Sexual Assualt Telephone Hotline

1 800 656 HOPE (4674)

The original purpose of "Me Too" as used by Tarana Burke in 2006 was to empower women through empathy, especially young and vulnerable women. In October 2017, American actress, Alyssa Milano encouraged using the phrase as a hashtag to help reveal the extent of problems with sexual harassment and assault by showing how many people have experienced these events themselves. It therefore encourages women to speak up about their abuses, knowing that they are not alone. The movement spread beyond Hollywood calling out perpetrators in the music industry, sciences, academia, politics and even students in K-12 schools. So-called "whisper networks" have also formed where private lists of "people to avoid "are shared unofficially in nearly every major institution or industry where sexual harassment is common due to power imbalances, including government, media, news, and academia. These lists have the stated purpose of warning other workers in the industry and are shared from person to person, on forums, in private social media groups, and via spreadsheets.

(From: Wikipedia contributors. (2024, June 27). MeToo movement. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:41, June 28, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MeToo_movement&oldid=1231354954)

One such list has been rumored to exist in the field of applied behavior analysis warning conference attendees and employees of people to avoid or risk exposure to predatory behavior.

In this episode, we dig into the experiences of behavior analysts, the availability and usefulness of reporting procedures, and behaviors we can engage in to protect others from perpetrators.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.0 Learning
IBAO: 1.0 Learning
QABA: 1.0 General

Contact:

Dr. Lauryn Toby and Eric Ranade

https://www.thepsychobabblebcbas.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thepsychobabblebcbas/

Pre-order Erica and Lauryn’s Book

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1032844183?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VRZNM7CAV3PTQE9QS8GX

Dr. Kristyn Peterson

https://linktr.ee/moralismachina

https://www.instagram.com/aba_in_the_wild/

Links:

The #MeToo Movement

https://metoomvmt.org/

LGBTQIAS Special Interest Group

https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqabaisig/

The International Association for Behavior Analysis

• Position on Sexual Harassment

https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/policies-and-positions/sexual-harassment,-2019.aspx

• Harassment Reporting Procedure

https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/policies-and-positions/harassment-policy/report-harassment-incident.aspx

Behavior Analyst Demographics

https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-data/

Articles Referenced

Costa, A. L., & Kallick, B. (1993). Through the Lens of a Critical Friend. Educational Leadership, 51, 49-51.

Baires, N.A., Koch, D.S. The Future Is Female (and Behavior Analysis): A Behavioral Account of Sexism and How Behavior Analysis Is Simultaneously Part of the Problem and Solution. Behav Analysis Practice 13, 253–262 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00394-x

Stenhouse, L. (1975). An introduction to curriculum research and development. London: Heinemann.

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-26-smashing-the-patriarchy-a-conversation-about-sexism-and-privilege-in-behaviour-analysis-with-dr-natalia-baires-phd-bcba-d/