New bill defining Child Advocacy Centers in Indiana law heads to Governor’s desk for signature
House Enrolled Act 1123, authored by Rep. Dale Devon (R-Granger) and sponsored in part by Sen. Luke Messmer (R-Jasper) has passed through the Indiana Legislature with unanimous approval and bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.
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8 Indiana CACs on the move as demand for services changes across Indiana
Eight Indiana child advocacy centers are either moving soon, expanding, or have recently moved operations to a new location.
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Southwest Indiana shows overwhelming support for coming Resiliency Center
Former 5th Street School is being repurposed by SWICACC to serve Dubois and six surrounding counties On a cloudy morning ...
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Southwest Ind. Coalition purchases two new cars for use in the rural seven-county region
Staff retention in southwest Indiana's Child Advocacy Coalition is driven, no pun intended, by how much driving staff are doing.
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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.
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Governor signs Messmer, Lampert-backed bill requiring schools teach abuse education to faculty and students
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."
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A hot summer in southern Indiana led to new ideas and big changes
A hot southern Indiana summer in 2007 led to big changes in Warrick County. Det. Paul Kruse talks about how one of the earliest and worst cases he's ever worked inspired action and big changes.
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In Southwest Indiana, a multi-jurisdiction coalition comes together to tell children, “We care”
In southwest Indiana, 7 counties have come together for the benefit of children in their community. Working against a growing caseload, tough geography, and minimal resources, Tammy Lampert is telling kids, "we care".
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