Forensic interview admitted as evidence in Johnson County Court
Excellent police work, CAC interviews, and prosecution come together to help sentence a Johnson County child molester.
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Susie’s Place Executive Director Named Youth Worker of the Year
“Emily Perry is truly a warrior for children” A Marion County professional has been awarded the D. Susan Wisely Youth Worker of the Year Award by the Indiana Youth Institute. Emily Perry is the executive director for Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Centers. Susie’s Place opened its first center in Avon in 2009 before expanding to … Read more
Huizar: When will we believe them?
Teresa Huizar, NCA Executive Director, for Huffington Post: However, it would be false to think that that this tragic epidemic of disbelief is solely triggered in rare cases that involve powerful celebrity predators or abuse that happened long ago. Not so. Virtually every multi-victim case—whether involving coaches, teachers, daycare providers, pediatricians, pastors, priests, scout leaders, … Read more
CASIE Center wins Leighton nonprofit award for St. Joseph County
The nonprofit CASIE Center, working with kids when allegations of abuse arise, has won this year’s local Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence.
Legal precedent set for using forensic interviews as court testimony for the first time in Indiana
An Indiana Court of Appeals panel unanimously agrees forensic interviews can be used as testimony and not violate a defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights.
Children in Vanderburgh Co. experience new way to feel comfortable in court
Prosecutors in Vanderburgh County are helping children understand the courtroom by using models, visits, and more.
Susie’s Place one of 64 nonprofits in annual “Brackets for Good” tournament
Susie’s Place staff conducted over 1,000 interviews in 2016 across two current locations in Avon and Bloomington.
A closer look at Indiana’s child abuse caseload and where we go from here
“These kids do not have any sort of caregiver looking out for their well-being. They’re not receiving guidance or discipline, they’re not always making it to school, and they’re certainly not being nurtured.”
Revisions to NCA standards a reminder to CACs and communities of new ways to better help kids
Jan Dunn could talk all day about positive changes that happen inside Child Advocacy Centers when they become accredited facilities.
Chaucie’s Place Director Toby Stark selected as Indiana Bicentennial Torchbearer
Chaucie’s Place Director Toby Stark will be carrying the Indiana Bicentennial torch through a portion of Hamilton County later this summer.