The Journey of Speaking Out: Realities of Child Abuse Disclosures
Speaking out about traumatic experiences is an uncomfortable and often emotionally painful experience. Children experience these same feelings, leading to sexual abuse commonly being kept… 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
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
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
How to Spot Abuse and Maltreatment Before It’s Too Late
The country song “Alyssa Lies” is based off a true story about a young girl who didn’t get the help she needed in time. Jason… Read More
Creating and Using Safe Spaces
What is a Safe Space? A safe space is a place for children to go to navigate their big feelings. Everyone experiences feelings that are… Read More