Paul Metz posted:I think before making such criticisms, or investing too heavily in others' statements of them, they first need to do some homework about Finkelhor's academic history, and his overall contribution to the child protection field. Google Scholar is freely accessible to all after all. Perhaps then they can stay "on point" (perhaps what he sees as being proposed -- but has this been proposed?) -- the pros and cons of use the ACEsQ as the center piece of a public health screening program. IF this has been proposed, I haven't seen it, but if it has, then his article is a lot more "valid".
Yes, he has published many impressive books. That no one can take away from him. Without knowing the author, I can see he has contributed a lot in exposing childhood trauma. I do have legitimate concerns on anyone that might throw a wrench into the motion of ACES. My impression was about the article, not the man.