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 Libby Ralston, Ph.D. Consultant, NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) have long play...
By Libby Ralston, Ph.D. Consultant, NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) have long played a critical role in identifying maltreatment. But today, the work goes further. It’s not... Continue Reading
Nearly three in four U.S. adults now use AI in some form. AI isn’t coming to the forensic interview field; It’s already here. A common question our longtime research partner... Continue Reading
By Lindsay Abdulahad, Ph.D.; LCSW. Shannon Chaplo, Ph.D.; Porcia Vaughn, MSIS; and Brooks Keeshin, M.D. Pediatric Integrated Post-trauma Services (PIPS) As we celebrate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is important... Continue Reading
By Vanessa Stergios, LPCC/LSW & Woori Song, LMSW National Children’s Alliance More than five years ago, the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) began partnering with content creators to fundraise, educate, and... Continue Reading
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By Libby Ralston, Ph.D. Consultant, NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) have long played a critical role in identifying maltreatment. But today, the work goes further. It’s not... Continue Reading
Nearly three in four U.S. adults now use AI in some form. AI isn’t coming to the forensic interview field; It’s already here. A common question our longtime research partner... Continue Reading
By Lindsay Abdulahad, Ph.D.; LCSW. Shannon Chaplo, Ph.D.; Porcia Vaughn, MSIS; and Brooks Keeshin, M.D. Pediatric Integrated Post-trauma Services (PIPS) As we celebrate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is important... Continue Reading
By Vanessa Stergios, LPCC/LSW & Woori Song, LMSW National Children’s Alliance More than five years ago, the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) began partnering with content creators to fundraise, educate, and... Continue Reading
By Erin Casey, Ph.D., MSW NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes Every year, Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country provide mental health treatment to over 90,000 children and teens who have experienced abuse. By deploying... Continue Reading
by Michelle Miller, Ph.D., LCSW NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are built to provide coordinated, compassionate responses to children who have experienced abuse.... Continue Reading
Building and Strengthening the CAC Workforce, an interview with Lou Anna Red Corn, co-chair of the Workforce Development Project Steering Committee. CACs know well that a world-class workforce is what’s needed... Continue Reading
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
by Jami Bolton National Children’s Alliance Timely access to mental health services can be life-changing for children who have experienced abuse. Yet with a national shortage of mental health providers,... Continue Reading
