Ask the Institute: What is PSB? How can we help kids overcome it?
For many years, NCA and its member centers and MDTs held fast to a brightline rule – we do not treat perpetrators, only victims. But few things in life,... Continue Reading
Discover insights and tips from National Children's Alliance and the CAC Movement that can help guide you to help kids and families heal after abuse.
By Adam Varahachaikol, National Children’s Alliance For kids, Halloween is supposed to be fun. There are costumes to wear, cand...
Halloween Safety Goes Beyond Candy: Keeping Kids Safe
By Adam Varahachaikol, National Children’s Alliance For kids, Halloween is supposed to be fun. There are costumes to wear, candy to collect, and parties to attend. For parents and... Continue Reading
In Movement: 7 Questions with Dan Powers, LCSW-S | Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County | Texas
Welcome to In Movement! In this segment of our blog, we interview thought leaders from within our own organizations – from CACs and MDTs and partner agencies – to gain insight into... Continue Reading
Closing the Gap: What CFTSI Is Teaching Us About Early Intervention and Community Response
By R. Allen Babcock, Executive Director, and Savanna Knowles, Mental Health Coordinator, West Georgia Child Advocacy Center Like many Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs), we have spent a lot of... Continue Reading
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Ask the Institute: What is PSB? How can we help kids overcome it?
For many years, NCA and its member centers and MDTs held fast to a brightline rule – we do not treat perpetrators, only victims. But few things in life,... Continue Reading
Halloween Safety Goes Beyond Candy: Keeping Kids Safe
By Adam Varahachaikol, National Children’s Alliance For kids, Halloween is supposed to be fun. There are costumes to wear, candy to collect, and parties to attend. For parents and... Continue Reading
In Movement: 7 Questions with Dan Powers, LCSW-S | Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County | Texas
Welcome to In Movement! In this segment of our blog, we interview thought leaders from within our own organizations – from CACs and MDTs and partner agencies – to gain insight into... Continue Reading
Closing the Gap: What CFTSI Is Teaching Us About Early Intervention and Community Response
By R. Allen Babcock, Executive Director, and Savanna Knowles, Mental Health Coordinator, West Georgia Child Advocacy Center Like many Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs), we have spent a lot of... Continue Reading
Ask the Institute: What is TF-CBT?
In the alphabet soup of acronyms for mental health treatment modalities, one that gets referenced frequently in the CAC/MDT world is TF-CBT. TF-CBT stands for Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy – but... Continue Reading
Why Role Play Isn’t Optional: The Case for Practice-Based Learning in Child Advocacy
by Dr. Kate Watson The Advocacy Academy Spotlight on The Advocacy Academy: A dedicated place for advocate growth and development Experienced trainers know how much participants can resist role... Continue Reading
In Movement: 7 Questions with Julie Porterfield | Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center | Florida
Welcome to In Movement! In this segment of our blog, we interview thought leaders from within our own organizations – from CACs and MDTs and partner agencies – to gain insight into... Continue Reading
Understanding CFTSI: When Earlier Intervention Can Change the Trajectory
By Michelle Miller, Ph.D., LCSW NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes When a child experiences trauma, one of the most important questions we can ask is also one of the... Continue Reading
5 Ways We Can Help Keep Kids Safe in Youth Sports
By Adam Varahachaikol, National Children’s Alliance Some of my favorite moments as a youth baseball coach happen before the game even begins. Kids are having fun with their teammates. Parents... Continue Reading