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NCA Institute Director Michelle Miller, Ph.D.

Teresa Huizar, National Expert on Child Abuse Intervention and Trauma Treatment Teresa Huizar (pron. WEE-zar) is executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Children’s Alliance. She has served at every… Continue Reading

In Movement: 7 Questions with Lou Anna Red Corn, JD

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

In Movement: 7 Questions with Emily Perry, MSW | Susie’s Place | Indiana

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

In Movement: 7 Questions with Kristina Coleman, MPA, LCSW | Safe Horizon | New York

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

Substance Use As a Coping Mechanism for Trauma | What Do CACs Need to Know?

By Amelia Siders, Ph.D. While diagnoses of PTSD are prevalent in our work with adolescents who present for services at children’s advocacy centers, discussions about how to assess and address… Continue Reading

The 10 Signs of Child Abuse You Need to Know

By Adam Varahachaikol, National Children’s Alliance Every kid deserves to have a happy and healthy childhood where they thrive and not be burdened by the trauma from abuse. It’s a… Continue Reading

Meeting the Needs of Kids in Crisis

Above, left to right: Megan Bryant, Thomas Grieb, Aubree Vance, Annie Harrison, and Alex Brace in the room at Small Talk where, pre-pandemic, the multidisciplinary team would meet.   When… Continue Reading

Information for Grantees 2021

Information for 2021 Grantees In this section of the NCA website you can access information concerning your 2020 NCA grant under the NCA FY20 Solicitations, the grant report cycle, and download… Continue Reading

Four-legged support: Working with Pecos

Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.―George Eliot Throughout history, humans have relied on canines to assist in many tasks. Herding, guarding, scent work, and… Continue Reading