Governor signs Messmer, Lampert-backed bill requiring schools teach abuse education to faculty and students

May 18, 2017

Governor Holcomb told one child abuse survivor at the signing, "This may seem like a small step for you, but this is a giant leap and a great day for Indiana."

Andrew Agatston leading legal charge to protect confidentiality, children, and CACs

May 17, 2017

CAC legal expert coming to Indiana May 31 to discuss legal issues surrounding child advocacy work.

Indiana 10th nationally for suicide, 1st in suicidal thoughts among teens

April 24, 2017

Within Indiana, “Accidents” is the number one killer of Hoosiers age 15-24, mostly from automobile deaths. But in second place is suicide.

First Light Child Advocacy Center

April 3, 2017

First Light is where People, Children and Caring come together.

Satellite child advocacy centers relieving families of excessive travel and expense

March 14, 2017

"...the investment saves money and time for investigators and prosecutors and protects the health and safety of children and families."

Northeast Indiana comes together to keep families together

March 6, 2017

"I really felt a sense of purpose there and while it was horrible, her healing was starting.”

Of 2,249 bills in Indiana Legislature, a handful protect kids from abuse and neglect

February 14, 2017

On February 13, SB 355 unanimously passed the Senate 49-0.

Susie’s Place one of 64 nonprofits in annual “Brackets for Good” tournament

February 14, 2017

Susie’s Place staff conducted over 1,000 interviews in 2016 across two current locations in Avon and Bloomington.

Indiana Child Advocacy Centers conduct over 10,000 interviews in 2016

February 13, 2017

At the current rate of caseload increase, Indiana CACs can expect to see just over 11,000 cases in 2017 and around 14,000 cases by 2020.

Indiana Chapter of the National Children's Alliance

Indiana Chapter selects 6 for 2017 Board of Directors

January 12, 2017

The Indiana Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance Board of Directors have elected their 2017 board.

Kids Talk CAC moves, expands, and goes on offense as demand rises in Madison and Tipton Counties

January 3, 2017

Kids Talk CAC in Madison County is moving to a larger space and expanding coverage into Tipton County.

Director’s Commentary II: Finding funding, words, and projects

December 9, 2016

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.

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Governor signs Messmer, Lampert-backed bill requiring schools teach abuse education to faculty and students

Andrew Agatston leading legal charge to protect confidentiality, children, and CACs

Indiana 10th nationally for suicide, 1st in suicidal thoughts among teens

First Light Child Advocacy Center

Satellite child advocacy centers relieving families of excessive travel and expense

Northeast Indiana comes together to keep families together

Of 2,249 bills in Indiana Legislature, a handful protect kids from abuse and neglect

Susie’s Place one of 64 nonprofits in annual “Brackets for Good” tournament

Indiana Child Advocacy Centers conduct over 10,000 interviews in 2016

Indiana Chapter selects 6 for 2017 Board of Directors

Kids Talk CAC moves, expands, and goes on offense as demand rises in Madison and Tipton Counties

Director’s Commentary II: Finding funding, words, and projects