25 years ago teams across Indiana set out to reform how every community responds to child abuse
The founding of the Indiana Chapter started with an obvious question: “Why do we need that?”
Director’s Commentary
Additional guidance for CACs amid COVID-19 concerns
Guidance from the NCA on how to handle COVID-19 (“Coronovirus”) concerns among employees and facilities.
6 signs your child is being groomed for sexual exploitation
Recognize that most children who suffer physical or sexual abuse — about 95% — do so at the hands of someone they know. It’s the neighbor, teacher, coach, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers and grandparents that are abusing children.
CACs of Illinois Director Billie Larkin retires, leaves parting thoughts for CACs and Directors
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois’ Billie Larkin is retiring. “This is the greatest job in the world. I’ve felt that way all the way through.”
Director’s Commentary II: Finding funding, words, and projects
Shortly before I was hired to lead the Indiana Chapter, the organization developed its first project. They chose to establish a forensic interviewing protocol in Indiana.
Notes from Jan: how the Junior League helped put Indiana on the road to 24 CACs
The first of several, Chapter Director Jan Lutz shares memories and thoughts of the Indiana Chapter’s expanding history.
Jan’s Other Life
We work hard every day making a difference in the lives of Indiana children, but it’s also important to find a way outside of work to refocus. For Indiana Chapter Director Jan Lutz, that means racing cars.