Lesley’s work with children in her role as Heartford House’s Victim Advocate was noted as “exemplary”.
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In southeast Indiana, medical exams get closer as pandemic pushes everyone apart
Telehealth means kids and adults alike can see providers in their own homes, regaining the privacy and autonomy they have a right to when speaking with professionals.
Heartford House merging with nearby Quinton’s House, marking 20-years of work to stop child abuse
Heartford House has grown up in the last two decades. They started almost by surprise, have made hard funding choices with DCS, and now they’re merging with nearby Quinton’s House.
Bill Lewis Center in Fort Wayne celebrates 20 years of service
The Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children provides about 800 forensic interviews annually and offers advocacy, mental health, and medical services.
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.
Senate Bill 206 passes, ensuring more protection for victims of child sex crimes
S.B. 206 will help ensure more protection for victims of child sex crimes by restricting the number of depositions that a child must undergo.
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.
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.
Indiana CACs rising to meet challenges posed by Coronavirus
There’s a second wave of problems expected from COVID-19. CACs around Indiana are working to meet the challenge.
With every child at home because of COVID-19, cyber bullying has become more threatening
Gov. Eric Holcomb reported yesterday that every school in Indiana is shut down and utilizing either spring break days, e-learning days, or getting waivers for time off amid the COVID-19 spread. With over 1 million kids at home, an immense amount of time is likely spent connected to a screen. That may be more than […]
