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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
Protecting Youth from Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations
As a Child Advocacy Center, we understand that preventative measures are a crucial part of a community’s response to child abuse. Child abuse prevention… Read More
Sweet Dreams & Safe Spaces: The Importance of Sleep Hygiene in Recovery
Sleep hygiene is one of the most fundamental and often overlooked parts of a healthy lifestyle. Frequently, we focus on exercise and… Read More
What to Expect: Coming to our Center for a Forensic Interview
First Witness Child Advocacy Center was founded by and for the community and has served children and families since 1991. Before child advocacy… Read More
Sexual Exploitation of Minors: A Condensed Overview
Overview Sex trafficking of minors can be defined as anyone under the age of 18 who is recruited, exploited, lured, or solicited to complete a… Read More
Play Therapy for Traumatized Children
What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is one of the many forms of therapy offered for children who are suffering with severe trauma and post-traumatic… Read More