There’s a second wave of problems expected from COVID-19. CACs around Indiana are working to meet the challenge.
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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 […]
How to recognize child emotional abuse and how you can help
Most of us know the signs of physical abuse, such as bruising or open wounds. But mental scars are harder to identify. And even when we do identify these signs, it can then leave us confused about what we can do to stop it.
Additional guidance for CACs amid COVID-19 concerns
Guidance from the NCA on how to handle COVID-19 (“Coronovirus”) concerns among employees and facilities.
How to protect kids on YouTube with the Kids app, parental controls, and more
There are parental controls, software options, a whole YouTube Kids settings experience, and a host of environmental changes parents can do. We’ll discuss those in this story, but the best advice we have for parents is talking to your kids.
At ‘tiny’ Jasper County CAC, a team comes together in the most daunting case of their careers
At 10 pm on a Monday, lead forensic interviewer Kim Denton received a text message. She had ten hours to prepare her team, some of whom rarely conduct forensic interviews, for an emergency case involving up to eight children.
Dunebrook marks 30 years, overcoming criticism and skeptics along the way
Dunebrook Child Advocacy Center in northern Indiana is celebrating 30 years of service to their community. But it hasn’t always been easy, and critics have had to be won over.
Southwest Ind. CAC Coalition hiring a forensic interviewer / administrative assistant
SWICACC is hiring for a full-time forensic interviewer position and administrative assistant. This position is open until November 8th.
Zoey’s Place in Hancock Co. hiring first Executive Director/VA/Forensic Interviewer
Hours: Full – Time, $65,000.00, No Health Insurance To apply, mail your resume and cover letter before October 25th to: Zoey’s Place CAC 27 American Legion Place Greenfield, IN. 46140 Job Summary As part of the Child Advocacy Center team, the employee in this position is charged with the responsibility of implementing the overall mission […]
When yelling at a child becomes verbal abuse
Verbal abuse doesn’t get the attention it deserves in the scope of child welfare compared to more insidious forms like physical abuse.
