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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

By Kimber Herubin 

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

By Gracie Getschel

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

By Sophia Hendrickson

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

By Ava Scheffler

Staying SANE: The Importance of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

What would you do if you went through the most traumatic experience of your life and you then had to go to a cold, sterile… Read More

By Marisa Mulholland