Is Halloween a risk? Here’s what the data shows for child and teen safety
Poisoned candy, Halloween predators and October 31 kidnappings mostly don’t hold up to the data. Traffic does. Here’s what research shows about child and teen safety on Halloween, plus five things parents can do.
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17 myths and truths about child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault
These myths about child abuse and neglect have been debunked. While some of these scenarios are true, many perceptions are false or inconclusive based on several studies.
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Is emotional abuse as bad as physical and sexual abuse? Yes, and in many ways, it’s worse.
All abuse is inherently emotionally abusive. When you hit a child or person, there is no doubt they suffer mentally. ...
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Is a CAC part of CASA? What’s the difference between CASA and a CAC?
CASAs and Child Advocacy Centers both work closely with children, but they're not sister agencies or organizations. See what each does and how they work with child abuse victims.
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From board meetings to poisonous plants, no detail is too small for accredited CACs
Go behind-the-scenes in the lead-up to the internal accreditation and site-review process at two Indiana CACs, one on-site and one held virtually.
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The 6 latest internet safety tips for parents and kids
Now, cybersecurity is expanding beyond into social engineering, ad tracking, and more. These internet safety tips can help you keep your online activities safe.
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Should I be worried about my child receiving gifts?
There are times when a gift may border on inappropriate. And kids often struggle to tell the difference.
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Fort Wayne CAC shows how the critical moments after an abuse allegation matter
Allen County's local CAC discovered how important language competency is to great investigations. Now they're an exemplar for what to do.
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Positive parenting during COVID-19
It's hard for parents to feel positive amid all the stress and news during COVID-19. The WHO and others have prepared this infographic for maintaining positive parenting.
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How to: conduct a forensic interview during a pandemic
Child First and the Zero Abuse Project have established a full document on conducting a pandemic-era forensic interview and defending it in court.
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A surge of domestic and child abuse cases are coming. Here’s how to write about it.
Journalists and writers covering child abuse stories may unknowingly convey personal details about a case. Here are common missteps and how to resolve them.
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What are the signs of cyberbullying? And how do you know if your kid is the bully?
As kids coalesce around screens, parents and caregivers should know these signs of cyberbullying.
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