Indiana 10th nationally for suicide, 1st in suicidal thoughts among teens
Within Indiana, “Accidents” is the number one killer of Hoosiers age 15-24, mostly from automobile deaths. But in second place is suicide.
Featured
Satellite child advocacy centers relieving families of excessive travel and expense
“…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
“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
On February 13, SB 355 unanimously passed the Senate 49-0.
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.
Indiana Child Advocacy Centers conduct over 10,000 interviews in 2016
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 selects 6 for 2017 Board of Directors
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
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
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.