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I Stand With Kids

September 2025

September is I Stand With Kids month! Our vision for child abuse prevention is to build a community commitment for safe relationships and environments for all children. By nurturing the health of our children through child abuse prevention, we work to become stronger as a community. Help us support communities, neighborhoods, and families to be safe and nurturing places for all children.

Understand Child Abuse

Child abuse affects children in all socioeconomic levels, races, religions, and cultures. Learn the signs of abuse and how to respond and report when abuse is suspected.

If You Suspect Child Abuse

If you are concerned that a child is a victim of abuse, you may be unsure of what to do or how to respond. No matter what your role is, you have the power to make a positive difference in that child’s life.

Prevent Child Abuse

Child abuse prevention training, services, and resources strengthen our community’s commitment to safe relationships and environments for all children.

Upcoming Trainings

MDT Development

For professionals working with children disclosing abuse, it is important to understand dynamics of domestic violence to be able to be a part of… Learn More

September 4, 2025 10:00-11:30am CT

Format: Online

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Prevention

This training is offered to adults in youth-serving agencies, churches, sports leagues, and beyond. Participants learn how to recognize, respond to, and report child… Learn More

October 26, 2025 12-1:30pm CT

Format: Online

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Forensic Interview

The ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Protocol brings the field into the classroom, enhancing the education of front-line child abuse response professionals. This training is designed… Learn More

October 20–24, 2025

Format: In-Person

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What We Do

Forensic Interviewing

First Witness CAC provides neutral, fact-finding interviews for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults who may have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessed violence, or have been otherwise victimized.

Advocacy

All children and families served by First Witness CAC receive support and family advocacy services as part of the response to allegations of child abuse.

Facilitating a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

Children and families have the best outcomes when professionals work together and share their expertise.

Medical Exams

All children who are suspected victims of child abuse and served by First Witness CAC are entitled to a medical exam conducted by a specialized medical provider.

Mental Health

Access to specialized mental health services is critical for abused children and their families to move forward in the healing process.

Prevention

Each of us has a role in the safety and support of children that can help keep them safe from abuse.

Latest News

When Worry Wears a Mask: Understanding Anxiety, Trauma, and Challenging Behaviors in Children

  Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting young people today. While many children worry about typical things like homework… Read More

By Kimber Herubin 

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