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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
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
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 Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW Whether it’s in the initial stages of discovering children with problematic sexual behavior (PSB), or later stages involving clarification and/or reunification, promoting safety and healthy interactions is at the core of any strategy. Reunification… Continue Reading
Therapy animals can provide a level of care for clients that humans can’t. Some Children’s Advocacy Centers have furry friends to provide comfort to kids who are disclosing abuse or in… Continue Reading
Over the past few decades, the revelations of institutional child sexual abuse—from churches and sports organizations to schools and after-school programs—have shaken public trust and sparked a massive overhaul of… Continue Reading
By Guardify Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) creating a safe and supportive environment for kids to share their experiences is paramount, especially when investigating violent crimes. The forensic interview at a… Continue Reading