What responsible AI looks like for CACs
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
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 Lindsay Abdulahad, Ph.D.; LCSW. Shannon Chaplo, Ph.D.; Porcia Vaughn, MSIS; and Brooks Keeshin, M.D. Pediatric Integrated Post-trauma Ser...
Prevention at Children’s Advocacy Centers: The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS)
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
Stream for a Cause: Small Grants, Big Impact for NCA’s Rural Children’s Advocacy Centers
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
Beyond Access: How to Tell if Your CAC’s Mental Health Services are High Quality
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
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What responsible AI looks like for CACs
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
Prevention at Children’s Advocacy Centers: The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS)
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
Stream for a Cause: Small Grants, Big Impact for NCA’s Rural Children’s Advocacy Centers
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
Beyond Access: How to Tell if Your CAC’s Mental Health Services are High Quality
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
A Powerful Combination: How AIMWell and the Care Process Model Support Victim Advocates
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 | a Q&A with Lou Anna Red Corn
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
In Movement: 7 Questions with Julie Evans | Alliance for Children CEO | Tarrant 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
Bridging the Gap: How AIMWell Helps Children Access Mental Health Care Sooner
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
In Movement: 7 Questions with Kasey Dalke | Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kansas CEO
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