Podcasts about delinquency prevention

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NRCAC Team Talk, we spotlight the New Jersey Children's Alliance's groundbreaking, statewide approach to addressing problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in youth. Join guests Nydia Monagas, Maria Isabel Poontoriero (MIP), and Valeria Vila from NJCA as they discuss the development of this innovative program, its foundational framework, and key insights from its first year of implementation. Whether you're a child advocacy professional, part of a multidisciplinary team, or a Chapter leader seeking to strengthen your community's response to PSB, this episode offers valuable takeaways and inspiration. Tune in now and discover how your community can take steps toward a more coordinated and effective PSB response. Topics in this episode: What prompted the creation of a statewide PSB response (4:24) Formation of the workgroup (9:47) Program framework (12:22) Referrals Training Funding Quality assurance and data collection Challenges (19:31) How a case flows through the program (26:53) Feedback (30:58) What's next (36:13) Advice for other states (40:06) GUESTS: Nydia Y. Monagas, Psy.D., is the Director of Training and Statewide Initiatives with the New Jersey Children's Alliance (NJCA), a statewide non-profit whose mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of child abuse, neglect and family violence. Dr. Monagas serves as co-chair of the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Statewide Response Workgroup, which established a statewide strategy to respond to cases involving PSB. Dr. Monagas is also an Associate Teaching Professor in the McCormick Center for Child Advocacy and Policy at Montclair State University, where she supervises the practicum experience for undergraduate Child Advocacy and Policy majors and teaches courses on child abuse and neglect, child advocacy, and other related topics. She is also the Director the Family Impact Seminars in New Jersey which provides state policymakers with nonpartisan, solution-oriented research on family issues. Dr. Monagas serves on several statewide Boards, including the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect and the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board. Dr. Monagas previously conducted psychological evaluations and treatment for children and families involved with Child Protective Services. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.  She also has a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and a Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University. Maria Isabella Pontoriero (“MIP”), LMSW, MPH, is a licensed social worker and forensic interviewer. MIP is Program Manager at the New Jersey Children's Alliance, managing New Jersey's statewide coordinated response to youth who are impacted by and/or initiate problematic sexual behaviors. MIP is also Founder and Consultant for Enhanced Choice Training & Consulting LLC, which provides specialized training, program development, and case consultation services to individuals and agencies who serve victims of crime and exploitation. In addition, MIP provides training and peer review feedback as a consultant on an as-needed basis for Modell Consulting Group and RADAR Child Forensic Interview Models. She previously served as Lead Social Worker for the New Orleans Children's Advocacy Center & Audrey Hepburn CARE Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans. There, she supervised the full-time and contract forensic interviewing staff and coordinated a child trafficking survivor services team called BRAVE (Building Resilience for All Victims of Exploitation). In partnership with the New Orleans Police Department, MIP developed Louisiana's first proactive recovery planning team that provided rapid recovery and advocacy response to missing and exploited youth who have left home. MIP develops and delivers in-service and New Recruits child abuse curricula for the New Orleans Police Department Training Academy. In her spare time, MIP loves to bake, read, and celebrate Mardi Gras! Valeria Vila, Ph.D., is passionate about leveraging data to inform evidence-based practices that promote community safety, reduce harm, and expand access to critical services for vulnerable populations. At the New Jersey Children's Alliance, she leads data efforts for the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Program, analyzing trends and shaping policy recommendations to strengthen services and support healing. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: New Jersey Children's Alliance: https://njcainc.org Social Media Platforms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/njcainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njcainc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-childrens-alliance/ Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Looking for training and technical assistance for your Chapter, Children's Advocacy Center, or multidisciplinary team? Northeast Regional CAC provides training and assistance services to help you implement an effective, sustainable, collaborative response to child abuse. Visit NRCAC.org/request to learn more and request assistance today! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

EPISODE SUMMARY: Understanding the history and challenges faced by Tribal Nations is essential for building trust and fostering meaningful partnerships within the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) movement. In this episode, Deanna Chancellor shares insights from her experience, discussing the historical trauma Indigenous communities have faced, how it impacts engagement with service providers, and key considerations for CACs and multidisciplinary teams seeking to build trust and meaningful partnerships. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and actionable steps for strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations. GUEST: Deanna Chancellor is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and serves as the Project Director for the Native Child Advocacy Resource Center. Prior to this she served as a Children's Advocacy Center Director for eighteen years in rural Southeastern Oklahoma. Deanna has extensive experience in the establishment and management of CAC and the coordination of the MDT. She provides training and technical assistance to Native Nations and Non-Tribal partners on issues related to the field of child maltreatment. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Connect with Deanna Chancellor, deanna.chancellor@mso.umt.edu Native Child Advocacy Resource Center: https://www.nativecac.org National Native Children's Trauma Center: https://www.facebook.com/NNCTC Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Looking for training and technical assistance for your Chapter, Children's Advocacy Center, or multidisciplinary team? Northeast Regional CAC provides training and assistance services to help you implement an effective, sustainable, collaborative response to child abuse. Visit NRCAC.org/request to learn more and request assistance today! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

How can Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and Chapters cultivate the next generation of talent in the field? In this episode, we explore Mississippi's pioneering state-wide initiative that unlocks new potential for future professionals. Joining me are Karla Steckler Tye, CEO of Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, and Didi Ellis, CEO and founder of Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center. Together, they share insights from their combined 25 years of experience, highlighting innovative programming and the transformative CAST program. We also hear from Addison Alexander, a CAST graduate, as she reflects on the value of her experience in shaping her career path.  Download Transcript  Guests:   Didi Ellis  Founder/CEO  Kids Hub Children's Advocacy Center    Karla Steckler Tye, LPC  Chief Executive Officer  Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi    Addison Alexander [Former CAST Student]  Intake Coordinator  Central Mississippi Children's Advocacy Center     Show Notes:  This episode of the SRCAC Exchange, hosted by Christina Rouse, delves into the theme of developing and retaining professionals in the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) movement. The discussion features guests Karla Steckler Tye, CEO of Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, and DiDi Ellis, CEO of Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center. Today, they share their combined 25 years of experience and innovative approaches in addressing workforce turnover and highlight Mississippi's pioneering efforts to implement Child Advocacy Studies (CAST), a program designed to prepare the next generation of professionals through interdisciplinary training and experiential learning.  The discussion emphasizes the challenges that turnover creates, especially in rural areas like Mississippi, where the loss of a key staff member can disrupt services for children in need. Both Karla and DiDi explain how CAST helps fill these gaps by ensuring that students entering the CAC field are better prepared and equipped with the skills necessary to provide comprehensive care. They also share personal anecdotes, including how CAST has transformed student interns into long-term hires, effectively reducing turnover and enhancing the quality of care. We'll also hear from a graduate of CAST who did her internship at a CAC and what she found so valuable about her experience.  The episode offers a deep dive into how intentional recruitment, training, and strategic planning are essential to sustaining the CAC workforce for the future. Hit the subscribe button now!   Key Quotes:  “If we're going to have true systematic change, we have to move upstream, and CAST is one way to prepare our workforce for the realities of this work.”- Karla Steckler Tye  “With turnover, we're not just losing employees; we're impacting children's lives.  CAST interns are better prepared, and it has transformed the hiring process for us.”- DiDi Ellis    Resources:   The History of CAST in Mississippi [Video]  2024 CAST Informational Video - Mississippi [Video]  "Unto the Third Generation" Revisited: The Impact of a National Plan to End Child Abuse in the United States within Three Generations” by Vieth, V., Cross, T. P., Peters, R., Johnson, R., Counsil, T., Farrell, R., Goulet, B., Steckler Tye, K. [Article]  Child Advocacy Studies (CAST: A National Movement to Improve the Undergraduate and Graduate Training of Child Protection Professionals [Article]  Executive Summary of our CAST Research [Summary]   Host:   Christina Rouse, MSW  Program Manager, CAC Development  Southern Regional CAC    Project Manager:  Lauren Tanner, MSEd  Program Manager, Communications & Instructional Design  Southern Regional CAC    Want to hear more? Subscribe to The SRCAC Exchange to be sure you don't miss an episode!   Like what you hear? Show your support by leaving a rating and review for The SRCAC Exchange podcast.     Connect with us by:  Visiting our website  Signing up for our emails  Following us on Facebook & LinkedIn  Contacting us  Connect with your Chapter  Midwest Region Chapters  Northeast Region Chapters  Southern Region Chapters  Western Region Chapters  Connect to your Regional CAC  National Children's Advocacy Center  Peachtree Sound    Sponsor:  Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention    Resources:  CE-CERT Training [Training]  Reset. Reflect. Refuel. Hub [Video Series]   Psychological First Aid Guide for Children's Advocacy Center Supervisors [Resource] 

Imagine doing some of the most emotionally challenging work in the world, with a team by your side, offering constant, sometimes invisible support. In this episode, we explore the vital relationship between Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) staff and their multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners—teams that don't just work together but lean on each other in unseen ways. Joined by Lydia Crivens, Christine Woods, and Johnny Vallejo, we discuss how collaboration, shared values, and everyday acts of appreciation help sustain these teams through the most difficult cases. Discover why strong teamwork is essential in the field of child protection and how it shapes lasting impact for children and families.  Download Transcript  Guests:   Lydia O. Crivens  Deputy Director  Memphis Child Advocacy Center    Johnny Vallejo  Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator, Volunteer and Intern Manager  The Children's Advocacy Center – Covina (Main Campus) & Los Alamitos (Satellite Site)    Christine Wood, BA  Former Lead MDT Coordinator    Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center         Show Notes:  In this episode of The SRCAC Exchange, host Christina Rouse leads a powerful discussion on the importance of teamwork and supportive relationships within the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) network. This season centers on the "invisible threads" that strengthen the dedication and resilience of professionals working in child abuse prevention. Christina is joined by guests Lydia Crivens, Christine Wood, and Johnny Vallejo, who are all deeply involved in the CAC movement and share insights into creating a supportive and connected work environment. They explore topics such as the value of multidisciplinary team (MDT) partnerships, fostering resilience, and building trust through natural interactions, which together contribute to the sustainability of this challenging yet essential work.  Throughout the conversation, each guest shares inspiring stories that highlight the collaborative power of CACs. They discuss examples of their teams coming together in difficult cases, the ways they build rapport and support among MDT members, and the small yet impactful gestures, like shoutouts and awards, that reinforce team cohesion and individual motivation. The episode closes with a reflection on how collective strength and unity are central to the CAC mission, and that teamwork is key to creating positive outcomes for children and families. Hit the subscribe button now!     Key Quotes:  "When you see someone and you talk with them regularly, you trust their perspective because you know them a bit more than someone you hadn't reached out to."- Lydia Crivens  "When you get to hear words of encouragement from your team, it just reassures you that you're doing this work and that others see it, which pushes you forward." -Christine Wood  "Coming to the CAC is actually a really nice experience for our partners because they know they're in good company and working with a team that genuinely cares."- Johnny Vallejo    Resources:   “Team Functioning and Performance in Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Teams,” McGuier, E. A.; Rothenberger, S. D.; Campbell, K. A.; Keeshin, B.; Weingart, L. R.; & Kolko, D. J. (2022) [Article]    Host:   Christina Rouse, MSW  Program Manager, CAC Development  Southern Regional CAC    Project Manager:  Lauren Tanner, MSEd  Program Manager, Communications & Instructional Design  Southern Regional CAC    Want to hear more? Subscribe to The SRCAC Exchange to be sure you don't miss an episode!   Like what you hear? Show your support by leaving a rating and review for The SRCAC Exchange podcast.   Connect with us by  Visiting our website  Signing up for our emails  Following us on Facebook & LinkedIn  Contacting us  Connect with your Chapter  Midwest Region Chapters  Northeast Region Chapters  Southern Region Chapters  Western Region Chapters  Connect to your Regional CAC  National Children's Advocacy Center  Peachtree Sound    Sponsor:  Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention    Resources:  CE-CERT Training [Training]  Reset. Reflect. Refuel. Hub [Video Series]   Psychological First Aid Guide for Children's Advocacy Center Supervisors [Resource] 

EPISODE SUMMARY: School Resource Officers (SROs) play a vital role in Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). In this episode, we explore the importance of collaboration between SROs and CACs in the multidisciplinary response to child abuse cases, along with strategies for overcoming common challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen an existing partnership or establish a new one, tune in for valuable insights and practical advice. Topics in this episode: Understanding the roles (4:13) Overlapping of roles (7:55) Building and maintaining the CAC and SRO partnership (11:41) Role of the school district Barriers and challenges Shared understanding Value of SROs as MDT partners (24:11) SRO training (28:03) Advice for CAC/MDT interested in forming a relationship with SROs (32:53)   GUESTS: Amy- Lynn Sullivan, Program Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer at Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County-North Detective Kyler Stevenson, Manchester New Hampshire Police Department Jennifer Shumway, CSEC Coordinator at Cumberland County Children's Advocacy Center  Officer Timothy Dalton, Scarborough Police Department Lauren Dembski-Martin, Social Services Manager at Scarborough Police Department   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Cumberland County Children's Advocacy Center: https://cumberlandcountycac.org KNOW & TELL: https://knowandtell.org Child Abuse: The KNOW & Tell Program (NCJTC): https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/trainings/TR00008379/TRI2406800/child-abuse-the-know-tell-program Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on March 21, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Maryland, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, and California.NJ.com's coverage of the murder of Nancy Noga and the conviction of Bruce A. Cymanski: https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2025/03/man-gets-life-for-killing-teen-in-1999-and-leaving-her-body-behind-a-nj-strip-mall.htmlMy Central Jersey's coverage of the murder of Nancy Noga and the conviction of Bruce A. Cymanski: https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/25/nj-man-writes-letter-maintaining-innocence-in-1999-sayreville-murder/80055632007/The post on Bruce A. Cymanski from Sedition Hunters: https://seditionhunters.org/bruce-a-cymanski-paymepb/Prince George Police Department's update on the murder of Kathryn Donohue and the arrest of Rodger Zodas Brown: http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2025/03/pgpd-cold-case-unit-identifies-charges.htmlNewsweek's report on the murder of Kathryn Donohue and the arrest of Rodger Zodas Brown: https://www.newsweek.com/murder-mystery-solved-breakthrough-after-46-years-2046965?fbclid=IwY2xjawJJDYlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfJsAqzbaEFhxBzbLbWjXy3zgE2Nc1p2lab3ynRuaDj2CDG0YoxWALaY1Q_aem_EKtr-OLR2Mqa8l4g5iEFMAThe Pilot's report on the murder of Kathryn Donohue and the arrest of Rodger Zodas Brown: https://www.thepilot.com/news/suspect-in-45-year-old-murder-case-arrested-in-moore-county/article_73f4c3be-041f-11f0-80ba-1f026116663f.htmlKOB's coverage of the arrest of 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, 15-year-old William Garcia, and an 11-year-old in the vehicular homicide of Scott Dwight Habermehl: https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/a-look-at-the-criminal-history-of-11-year-old-teen-in-custody-for-cyclists-death/https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-arrest-teen-bike-murder/64235109KOB's coverage of the 11-year-old accused in the vehicular homicide of Scott Dwight Habermehl: https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/a-look-at-the-criminal-history-of-11-year-old-teen-in-custody-for-cyclists-death/ABQ Raw's coverage of the arrest of 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, 15-year-old William Garcia, and an 11-year-old in the vehicular homicide of Scott Dwight Habermehl: https://abqraw.com/post/third-scum-bag-teen-arrested-in-murder-of-beloved-scientist-cyclist/Michael Shrader's article "Risk Factors for Delinquency: An Overview" for the United States Department of Justice: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/frd030127.pdfFox 5 San Diego's coverage of the arrest of Michaela Rylaarsdam in the death of Michael Dale: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/california-woman-facing-murder-charge-after-man-dies-in-paid-fetish-encounter/The New York Post's coverage of the case of would-be-hitman Khalid Mehdiyev, who targeted Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad: https://nypost.com/2025/03/12/us-news/bumbling-hitman-botched-murder-of-iranian-american-journalist/The New York Post's coverage of the case of would-be-hitman Khalid Mehdiyev, who targeted Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad: https://nypost.com/2025/03/19/us-news/plot-to-assassinate-iranian-dissident-in-nyc-is-lie-cooked-up-by-pizza-delivery-hitman-lawyer-claims/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Effective communication and building trust are essential skills for child abuse professionals working towards a shared mission to protect children and support families. In this episode, Ken Homer discusses the concept of Collaborative Conversations, a four-step model designed to enhance communication, build trust, and foster meaningful teamwork. Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) staff and multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners can apply this practical approach to collaborate more effectively. Tune in for helpful tips to strengthen teamwork and achieve better outcomes for children and families. Topics in this episode: Collective Intelligence (4:26) Collaborative Conversations Wheel (7:25) Shared Meaning (9:00) Exploring Possibilities (19:38) Coordinating Actions (26:08) Learning and Reflecting (36:47) Communication Tips (44:02) Navigating Conflict (46:18) GUEST: Ken Homer, PCC Trained as an Integral Coach with a background that includes a decade on the core team that developed the World Café dialogue process, Ken works at the intersection of individual, team, and organizational learning to open up new vistas of thinking while finding practical steps for effective action. Grounded, insightful, practical, and comprehensive, are a few of the adjectives that Ken's clients have used to describe him. He listens deeply to gain an understanding and checks to see if he is making accurate assessments before attempting to provide any guidance. Ken looks for simple modest steps that can be sustained over time to provide optimal returns. Ken believes that collaboration is an art form based on learnable skills. “How can we be smarter together and work in ways where we are all enriched or even ennobled by our efforts?” is the question at the heart of Ken's work. He works with both individuals and teams to identify where they are not getting the results they desire and then helps them to develop the competencies required to achieve their aims. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change by David L. Cooperride. And Diana Whitney, 2005: https://a.co/d/38PzqTi Collaborative Conversations: https://www.kenhomer.net Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

This week Erik is joined by Kaitlyn Merriman, Senior Manager of Youth and Family Programs for YouthPower365 to talk about an important topic. The Vail Valley Foundation's YouthPower365 is intensifying efforts to combat youth violence and promote student success through enhanced family-centered initiatives. Kaitlyn talks about the $1 million federal grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, enabling the hiring of a full-time family engagement coordinator at YouthPower365 and a student support specialist at Eagle County Schools.  Erik and Kaitlyn also discuss simple warning signs and techniques for violence reduction and awareness.Find more resources for families HERERecent article from the Vail Daily HERE

“The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other. Entire industries will reorient around it. Businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use it.” – Bill Gates When you hear the words ‘Artificial Intelligence,' what comes to mind? Fascinating? Scary? Necessary? Or maybe a mix of all three? In this episode, Abbie Newman and Leslie Slingsby from Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center discuss how CACs can use AI like ChatGPT to enhance their operations. Whether you are an active user or just looking to get started, join us as we explore the benefits, cautions, and practical tips for using AI at your CAC. Topics in this episode: Importance of AI (6:02) What is Artificial Intelligence? (8:02) Value and usage of AI at CACs (10:30) Prompt Engineering (17:01) Cautions (20:55) Good and evil uses of AI (30:52) Where are we going (32:52) Scenario of using AI (34:40) AI Policy (36:40) Final thoughts (40:03) GUESTS Abbie R. Newman, R.N., J.D., is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of External and Global Affairs at Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center. Abbie began her professional career as a registered nurse specializing in pediatrics before returning to law school and obtaining her degree from Fordham University School of Law. She practiced law in Philadelphia and became a shareholder at Post & Schell, P.C., specializing in medical malpractice defense of medical professionals for almost 20 years. Abbie began her work with Mission Kids as the founding Executive Director in 2008. As Executive Director, she built the collaborative Multidisciplinary Team into a nationally Accredited CAC which has served nearly 7,000 abused children and their families. As CEO of External and Global Affairs, she brings the leadership of Mission Kids statewide, nationally, and internationally to help victims of child abuse. Some of her work includes spearheading original research projects to inform best practices, and developing collaborative response policies to victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Abbie is the past-President of PennCAC (the Pennsylvania Chapter of CACs), and the current and founding Chair of the External Affairs Committee of PennCAC. Abbie has received bi-partisan gubernatorial appointments to several statewide committees, including the CAC Advisory Committee, charged with establishing and sustaining CACs across Pennsylvania. Ms. Newman works with state and national legislators to strengthen child protection laws, increase funding to agencies serving victims of child abuse and neglect, and to develop and sustain child advocacy centers as a model for child abuse investigation and prevention. She has been elected to the Distinguished Advisory Committee of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, where she works on developing collaborative responses to global issues of child abuse.   Leslie Slingsby, MSW, LSW is the Chief Executive Officer of Services and Operations at Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center.  Leslie has a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in non-profit management and social policy from the University of Michigan. Previously, she was the first Continuous Quality Improvement Manager for Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency. Prior to her experience in public child welfare, she was the founding Director of the Bucks County Children's Advocacy Center. In addition, Leslie has over a decade of experience in victim services overseeing mental health services, legal and medical advocacy, hotline and cyber services. She has been responsible for implementing and monitoring several state and federal grant projects and assisted with the coordination of several local program initiatives involving partnership including Child Death Review Team, Sexual Assault Response Team, the Crimes against Older Adults Task Force and the Domestic Abuse Fatality Review Team.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children: https://www.unicef.org/innocenti/reports/policy-guidance-ai-children#:~:text=The%20policy%20guidance%20explores%20AI,inclusion%20of%20and%20for%20children What is Prompt Engineering?: https://www.datacamp.com/blog/what-is-prompt-engineering-the-future-of-ai-communication ChatGPT Replicates Gender Bias in Recommendation Letters: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chatgpt-replicates-gender-bias-in-recommendation-letters/ Looka – free logo maker: https://looka.com/onboarding?company_name=Mission%20Kids Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center: https://missionkidscac.org Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Sass Boucher and Kate Collier, co-founders of SelfCare Psychology Ltd, bring psychology, awareness, resources, and expertise to frontline workers in supportive roles. In this episode, they discuss the concept of Professional Trauma and Fatigue and how CAC staff and MDT partners can use the Five Pillars of Protection to mitigate the effects of working in the child advocacy field. Join us as we explore these important topics, offering insights and practical advice to help you navigate stress and protect your mental health.  Topics in this episode:  SelfCare Psychology (3:17) Professional Trauma and Fatigue (5:01) Stress Compassion Fatigue Burnout Vicarious Trauma Everyday Stress (12:04) Resilience (17:50) Five Pillars of Protection (23:07) Awareness Supervision Peer Support Trauma Informed Self Care GUESTS: Sass Boucher MSc MBACP, counsellor psychotherapist, lecturer and co-founder of SelfCare Psychology, SelfCare Psychology Sass is a practicing Counsellor and Psychotherapist, working with a wide range of private clients and referrals from health, social care and education settings. Her MSc research ‘Looking Through a Lens of Terribleness' explored and aimed to understand professionals' needs when working with, and listening to, those affected by trauma, this work led to the formation of SelfCare PsycholoWe'll gy Ltd. Sass is also a lecturer and practice tutor on the MSc Counselling Psychotherapy course at Keele University. She previously trained as a social work practice educator and worked in specialist domestic abuse services in a variety of roles, frontline support and service management and as a local authority domestic abuse partnership co-ordinator. Kate Collier, head of learning and development, Black Country Women's Aid and co-founder of SelfCare Psychology Kate Collier is practice and development director and co-founder of SelfCare Psychology. She develops new training and tools and has taken SelfCare Psychology's training online with the development of interactive live workshops and e-learning. She has a special interest in early intervention in wellbeing through education for social care and health professionals born out of her personal struggle with professional trauma and fatigue. Her experience spans training as a social worker and independent domestic violence adviser and designing, delivering and managing services for women facing multiple disadvantages. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Professional Quality of Life (proQOL): https://proqol.org SelfCare Psychology Ltd: https://www.selfcarepsychology.com Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

What do second chances provide young people in our juvenile justice system?  During Second Chance Month, Administrator Liz Ryan of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, sat down with host Scott Larson, and guests Tristan, Nate and Kyle, to focus on their lived experience in the juvenile justice system, their vision for ever-better services and support, and the reality that many children at risk need first chances to help them stay out of the system altogether.   This document was prepared under Cooperative Agreement Number 15PJDP-23-GK-02210-SCAX from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

A restraining order for an abuser is not enough to stop him or her. A piece of paper is not enough to protect the victim. Jesmarie tried to do everything possible to get away from her ex-partner but unfortunately it was not enough in the eyes of her aggressor. This is the case of Jesmarie Rivera Santiago. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other streaming platforms. — Una orden de protección o orden de restricción para un agresor no es suficiente para pararlo o pararla. Un papel no es suficiente para proteger a la víctima. Jesmarie trató de hacer todo lo posible para alejarse de su ex-pareja pero desafortunadamente no fue suficiente en los ojos de su agresor. Este es el caso de Jesmarie Rivera Santiago. Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión. — Link + Sources: Telemundo Puerto Rico: https://www.telemundopr.com/noticias/puerto-rico/asesinan-a-mujer-en-catano-3/2483075/ El Nuevo Dia: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/notas/como-las-comunidades-pueden-responder-ante-una-situacion-de-violencia-de-genero/ El Nuevo Dia: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/notas/una-mujer-es-asesinada-por-su-expareja-y-agresor-reincidente-mientras-buscaba-auxilio-en-un-colmado-en-catano/ El Nuevo Dia: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/notas/investigaran-si-se-siguio-el-protocolo-cuando-jesmarie-rivera-santiago-procuro-ayuda-la-noche-antes-de-su-feminicidio/ WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/mujer-acechada-y-asesinada-por-el-padre-de-su-hija-ten-a-una-orden-de/article_df2b6f02-eeb9-11ed-bbd8-f3ed1f3675bc.html WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/hombre-que-asesin-a-expareja-y-se-quit-la-vida-en-cata-o-sigui-a/article_7fc947ba-ee86-11ed-b1ba-7fc3583977a2.html WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/mujer-asesinada-por-su-expareja-busc-auxilio-horas-antes-de-los-hechos/article_35be879e-ef7f-11ed-9520-d78d1728bac7.html WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/ultimahora/confirman-asesinato-suicidio-en-cata-o-hombre-mat-a-pareja-y-se-quit-la-vida/article_bcd5d4e6-ee65-11ed-b0dc-0b9134865ff4.html —  May 25: NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY  Today we shine a spotlight on child safety and honor those who are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to protect children around the country. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/HOME Donate: https://give.missingkids.org/give/82059/#!/donation/checkout International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children: https://www.icmec.org/ Donate: https://www.icmec.org/donate-now/ — Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_Podcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svsm-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/svsm-podcast/support

EPISODE SUMMARY: Research consistently supports the value of taking a trauma-informed approach to reduce re-traumatization, improve outcomes, and foster trust and collaboration between professionals, children, and families. In this episode, Kristina Coleman, LMSW, MPA, joins co-hosts Tony DeVincenzo and Ilana Lezama-Beausejour to discuss the intergenerational trauma approach and working with families of color. Throughout their conversation, Kristina shares insights into some of the life experiences of past generations and their impact on the present day. The discussion explores ways professionals can shift their mindset and practices to better serve and support families of color. Topics in this episode: Definitions (4:04) Intergenerational trauma approach (9:02) Working with families of color (11:33) Life experiences and Intergenerational Trauma (17:00) Understanding history (20:30) Enhance professional skills (28:37) Recommendations (37:48) Organization support for workers of color (39:35) GUEST: Kristina Coleman LMSW, MPA, is the Vice President of Child Advocacy and Mental Health Programs at Safe Horizon the nation's largest victim service agency, and the Founder/CEO of youRmore counseling & services. She has served in the social services for over 14 years specializing in child welfare, family reunification, trauma treatment, mental health, program implementation, development, and non-profit leadership. Kristina holds a master's degree in social work leadership from Hunter College and a Master of Public Administration from Mercy University. She has held multiple roles at both the direct service and leadership level. Kristina provides training and consulting around engagement and mental health practices for families of color and the impact intergenerational trauma. Through her teachings she aims to reform systems and create true diversity, equity, and inclusion. She believes if people want to see real change, they must first understand history. Kristina serves as a board member for the National Association of Social Workers NYC Chapter, The New York State Children Alliances, Center for Safety and Change, and the YMCA OF Rockland.  RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America by Stacey Patton: https://a.co/d/ajfCyNa Black Families in Therapy: Understanding the African American Experience by Nancy Boyd-Franklin: https://a.co/d/6oDQVZD My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem: https://a.co/d/aoKr01r Virtues and Values: The African and African American Experience by Peter J. Paris: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800636619?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JMZG1C5GGNV3M6Y1Y4G9  Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting by Terrie M. Williams: https://a.co/d/21aQAaj Connect with Kristina Coleman at Kristina.Coleman@safehorizon.org Safe Horizon: https://www.safehorizon.org Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC. 

EPISODE SUMMARY: With the increasing awareness and understanding of the complex problem of human trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), CACs and MDT partners have expanded their capacity to the needs of sexually exploited children and youth, including those at risk for exploitation. In this episode, Melissa Kaiser, a licensed social worker specializing in anti-human trafficking work, joins host Tony DeVincenzo to discuss the MDT response to human trafficking cases. Throughout their conversation, Melissa discusses the value of the CAC model and MDT response, the importance of having a trauma-informed mindset, explores ways CACs and teams can enhance their response, and provides insights for building resiliency. Topics in this episode: Human trafficking (3:35) CSEC (8:09) CAC/MDT response (9:57) The impact of the work (26:20) Advice and tips to enhance response (35:25) Building resiliency (38:32) Moral injury, moral distress, moral suffering (44:30) For more information (49:10) GUEST: Melissa Kaiser, LBSW is a licensed social worker specializing in anti-human trafficking work, secondary trauma, working with victims of trauma, and developing/maintaining multi-disciplinary teams. Melissa is a certified trainer in Green Dot, Compassion Fatigue, GEMS, Stand to Protect, My Life My Choice, and SHARP, and has additional training in Child Welfare and PRIDE/Safe Zone. She has seven years of experience providing national/international training and technical assistance, and case management to victims of human trafficking. Melissa has trained over 11,000 students and professionals, and currently sits on the Badges of Unity Board for Fargo PD. Melissa's past experience includes treatment foster care, prevention education, and psychiatric and addictions. She was the first Human Trafficking Navigator and Victim-Witness Specialist in ND, with seven years of program development. Melissa was a member of the North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force, vice-chair of labor trafficking subcommittee, for six years. She developed a human trafficking program, toolkit, and protocol response for ND, per grant deliverables. Melissa also assisted in the development of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Victim/Witness Program. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Building Resiliency Together: https://buildingresiliency.org Building Resiliency Together | Strategies for Resiliency: https://buildingresiliency.org/strategies-for-resiliency/ Melissa Kaiser, LBSW | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaisermel/ MelKai Consulting, LLC: https://melkai-consulting-llc.business.site Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

In episode four of our National Case Closed Project: Supporting Best Practices in Investigation season, Just Science sat down with Michael McKissic, founder of the Mikey23 Foundation, Reverend Rodrick Burton, St. Louis Metropolitan Clergy Coalition's Chairperson for Public Safety, and Dr. Stacy Sechrist, Research Public Health Analyst at RTI International, to discuss the importance of building trust between law enforcement and community members and ultimately improving gun violence investigations. In many cities in the United States, there has been growing mistrust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, which can negatively impact violent crime investigations and public safety. In response, community organizations are working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and community members to form connections that are rooted in love and understanding. Listen along as Mike, Reverend Burton, and Dr. Sechrist describe recommendations for law enforcement to positively engage in their communities, how to navigate anti-snitching sentiments and fears of retaliation, and the importance of police reaching out to victims' families after a homicide. This project is supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GK-04008-JAGP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

In episode three of our National Case Closed Project: Supporting Best Practices in Investigation season, Just Science sat down with Lamar Fyall, Assistant United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Rob Lang, Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, and John Wilkinson, Attorney Advisor at AEquitas, to discuss how state, local, and federal prosecutors' offices can collaborate with law enforcement to improve case outcomes. While some law enforcement officers may have a go-to contact in their state or local prosecutor's office, more consistent collaboration and information-sharing practices can help bring violent crime offenders to justice. For example, many prosecutors work with law enforcement to better utilize the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network or NIBIN leads and other crime intelligence to supplement case evidence. Listen along as Lamar, Rob, and John describe their unique experiences building systems of communication between law enforcement and prosecutors, the evolving role of crime gun intelligence in building a case, and improving victim and witness case cooperation. Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses or may not be appropriate for younger audiences. This project is supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GK-04008-JAGP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

North Carolina Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Justice Billy Lassiter discusses the latest of efforts to keep his agency adequately funded and staffed and the vital role that properly securing firearms and combating school bullying can play in keeping our kids safe. The post William Lassiter, head of the NC Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention appeared first on NC Newsline.

In episode two of our National Case Closed Project: Supporting Best Practices in Investigation season, Just Science sat down with Fabio Sanchez, Crime Gun Intelligence Sergeant at the City of Miami Police Department, Yaneisy Delgado, Intelligence Analyst at the Miami-Dade Police Department, and Kevin Armbruster, retired Lieutenant with the Milwaukee Police Department, to discuss how their agencies utilize ballistics evidence and cross-agency collaboration to improve gun violence investigations in the greater Miami area. When a fatal or non-fatal shooting occurs, investigators can submit ballistics evidence to the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network, or NIBIN, which will generate potential associations with other firearm cases in the area. Law enforcement agencies in Miami, Florida have developed best practices for utilizing NIBIN and other information-sharing techniques to drastically reduce gun violence rates in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Listen along as Fabio, Yaneisy, and Kevin describe their agencies' methods for quickly and effectively entering data into NIBIN, using social media and other analyses to track patterns in case evidence, and the importance of information sharing and collaboration for preventing gun violence. This project is supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-21-GK-04008-JAGP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 28th      Publish Date: November 77th    Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, November 28th and Happy 64th Birthday to MLB pitcher Dave Righetti. ***DAVE RIGHETTI NO HITTER*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Teen Leadership Cherokee Applications Open Through Dec. 10 Blankets and Socks Sought for Seniors This Holiday Season Cherokee Thanksgiving Feeds Over 2,500 Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss cross contact and contamination.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA   STORY 1: Teen Leadership Cherokee Applications Open Through Dec. 10 The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting applications for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2024 until December 10. The program, designed for 10th-grade students, aims to develop leadership qualities and foster a sense of community engagement. Participants will explore the impact of teamwork on their peers, schools, and Cherokee County. Applicants must be residents or attend school in Cherokee County, exhibit leadership potential, and demonstrate a commitment to effecting positive change in their community. The program, limited to 20 participants, has been active since 2001, with applications available on the chamber's website under the Programs tab. STORY 2: Blankets and Socks Sought for Seniors This Holiday Season Cherokee Recreation and Parks is asking for donations to give to seniors for the holidays. “Hugs in a Blanket” is collecting unisex slipper socks, warm blankets and caring cards for seniors in nursing homes in Cherokee County. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 13. Drop-off locations are: ♦ The WREC, 7545 Main St. Building 200, Woodstock ♦ Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton ♦ The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton For more information, call 770-924-7768. STORY 3: Cherokee Thanksgiving Feeds Over 2,500 Hundreds of families in Cherokee and Pickens counties received Thanksgiving meals Thursday thanks to a local nonprofit. With support from Williamson Brothers BBQ in Canton, Cherokee Thanksgiving served 2,551 meals that were either delivered or picked up at the restaurant, event coordinator Cheryl Mosley said. Every year, Cherokee Thanksgiving prepares meals for people who aren't able to make or buy a Thanksgiving dinner, and for first responders who have to work on the holiday. Each family received a smoked chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing and gravy, a roll and a dessert. Leftover dressing, mashed potatoes and rolls were donated to Atlanta Mission Friday.     We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE - ESOG – HELLER LAW   STORY 4: Redistricting Special Session Likely to Boost Democrats Georgia Democrats anticipate improved prospects in upcoming elections following a federal judge's order for the state legislature to redraw legislative and congressional lines. The judge ruled that the existing maps, drawn by the Republican majority in 2021, overlooked significant population growth among minorities since 2010. Democrats are likely to gain ground, with the mandate to add one Black majority congressional district, two Georgia Senate districts, and five state House seats. Although Republicans lost seats in the 2022 elections, they retained solid majorities in both chambers, making immediate Democratic control unlikely. The special session for redistricting is expected to be brief. STORY 5: Cherokee County Juvenile Court Receives Over $740,000 in Grant Funding Cherokee County Juvenile Court has been awarded $741,504 in federal grants to establish a Family Treatment Court and enhance the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court. A $363,847 three-year grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will help establish the Family Treatment Court, focusing on families facing dependency allegations due to parental substance abuse. The court aims to provide evidence-based substance abuse treatment, parenting services, and expedited support for families. 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EPISODE SUMMARY: “Better to be ready than get ready.” We delve deeper into the important topic of succession planning. In this episode, Tony speaks with Christopher St. Cyr who serves as the Executive Director at the Caledonia Children's Advocacy Center. Chris discusses the importance of being intentional when it comes to succession planning. He guides us through a real-life experience of preparing for change and transition, including an unexpected twist the CAC faced along the way, and the value of being flexible. GUEST: Christopher St. Cyr is the Executive Director with the Caledonia Children's Advocacy Center located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Chris is a retired police officer and worked in Whitefield and Lancaster, New Hampshire, and Essex County, Vermont. He recently retired as a Command Sergeant Major in the New Hampshire National Guard with over 40 years of service. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration and completed Executive Development Course at Justice System Training and Research Institute at RWU. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Learn more about the Caledonia Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.caledoniasiu-cac.com NRCAC Team Talk Episode #40 – Succession Planning with Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center Director Emily Chittenden-Laird: https://nrcac.libsyn.com/episode-40-succession-planning Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for CACs: Planning for the Unexpected: https://www.srcac.org/resources/ Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

In this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Patricia Powers, an attorney advisor with AEquitas, to discuss her experience working on the Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics training series, as a part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. The Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics training series aims to identify and develop resources that help prosecutors and other professionals effectively prepare sexual assault cases for trial and bring a victim's voice to the courtroom. Specifically, utilizing forensic technology and forensic evidence can be important for advancing justice in a sexual assault case. Listen along as Patti describes some of the innovative tools that have been developed through this training series, her experience taking a multidisciplinary approach to training, and the importance of trauma-informed trial preparation. This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-MU-BX-K011 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

EPISODE SUMMARY: When you hear succession planning, what comes to mind? Many people will think of a written document that outlines procedures for when there is a transition in leadership. Having a plan for change and transition is critical to the CAC's stability and continuity of services for children and families. In this episode, Tony speaks with Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center Director Emily Chittenden-Laird who has a broader perspective on succession planning. She shares with us the importance of organizational planning and real-life experiences. GUEST: Emily Chittenden-Laird is the Director of Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center (SRCAC). Emily is an experienced strategist and leader. Driven by a deep belief in the people and mission of the CAC movement, she takes pride in establishing vision and programming that ensures the success of Chapters and CACs. After more than a decade of service at the CAC and State Chapter level, followed by a few years as a consultant and Chief Operating Officer at 84 Agency, she returned to the CAC field as the Chapter Specialist at SRCAC, then became Director in 2022. Fueled by a desire to develop leaders and cast an inspiring vision for growth, Emily leads the SRCAC team by providing oversight and direction to ensure transformational change within the CAC movement. Emily's leadership extends to her own community where she can be found singing in the choir, attending community meetings, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two sons. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.srcac.org SRCAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernRegionalChildrensAdvocacyCenter/ SRCAC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-regional-children-s-advocacy-center/ Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

North Carolina enacted a big and transformative change to the state's juvenile justice system a few years back when it became the last state in the union to raise the age from 16 to 18 at which a young person accused of a crime is automatically treated as an adult. The change was a good […] The post William Lassiter, head of the NC Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention appeared first on NC Newsline.

EPISODE SUMMARY: As professionals in the child abuse field, we all know that child sexual abuse has no boundaries. In the United States, CACs and MDTs are doing amazing and innovative work to provide a collaborative response to promote healing for children and families. But have you ever thought about the issue of child sexual abuse globally and how it affects middle and low-income countries? In this episode, Abbie Newman, RN, JD with Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center joins Tony to talk about the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN). She shares a project that ISPCAN is leading to develop a trauma-informed collaborative response to child abuse and how this work has influenced Mission Kids and the children and families they serve. Topics in this episode International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) (3:52) Global Issue of Child Abuse (5:15) Overview of Collaborative Response Project led by ISPCAN (9:04) Challenges Developing a Response in Middle to Low-Income Countries (12:10) Project Goals (16:11) Objectives (18:05) Implementation (25:17) Timeline (26:47) ISPCAN Influence and Impact on Mission Kids (27:30) Get Involved (28:41) GUEST Abbie Newman, RN, JD, the CEO of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center (MKCAC), began her career as a registered pediatric nurse before practicing law for 19 years. She became the founding executive director of MKCAC in 2008 and built the collaborative multidisciplinary team into a nationally accredited CAC. Since then, MKCAC has provided over 6,000 forensic interviews, and made over 1000 mental and 1000 medical referrals. Further, MKCAC has provided targeted prevention education to more than 47,000 children, adolescents, teachers, and multidisciplinary partners and become a leader in developing responses to CSEC and working with stakeholders statewide in the best interests of these victims. In 2018, Abbie became CEO of MKCAC, driving innovative thought leadership statewide, nationally, and internationally to help victims of child abuse, including victims of commercial sexual exploitation. She is past-President and a current member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of CACs' Board of Directors. Initially appointed by Governor Corbett in 2014 to Pennsylvania's Victim Services Advisory Committee, charged with awarding state funds to established and developing CACs, Abbie was reappointed by Governor Wolf in 2018. She became an elected member of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (ISPCAN)'s Distinguished Advisory Committee in 2021 and, in this capacity, is leading a project to develop an international framework for collaborative responses to child sexual abuse (CSA) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to be adaptable to other forms of child abuse and neglect. Abbie has also spearheaded research in partnership with global experts in the field of child abuse, drawing from the work of Mission Kids' multidisciplinary team. Results of these projects have been published as peer-reviewed articles in Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, reaching thousands of professionals around the globe. Abbie remains passionate about working with state and national level legislators to strengthen child protection laws, increase funding to agencies serving victims of child abuse and neglect, and develop and sustain CACs as a model for child abuse investigation and prevention. She presents nationally and internationally on CSA and collaborative responses to child maltreatment and has forged international partnerships to respond to child abuse, globally. Abbie's signature tagline, for years, has been English philosopher Edmund Burke's, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good [people] to do nothing.” Her ultimate vision is to see collaborative efforts help all children triumph over trauma, regardless of locale or circumstance, so they can live up to their full potential. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect: https://www.ispcan.org ISPCAN Case Statement and Collaborative Framework Project Concept Note: https://assets.libsyn.com/show/159677/ISPCAN-Collaborative-Framework-Project-Concept-Note.pdf Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center: https://missionkidscac.org Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/vacs/index.html Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

A restraining order for an abuser is not enough to stop him or her. A piece of paper is not enough to protect the victim. Jesmarie tried to do everything possible to get away from her ex-partner but unfortunately it was not enough in the eyes of her aggressor. This is the case of Jesmarie Rivera Santiago. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other streaming platforms. — Una orden de protección o orden de restricción para un agresor no es suficiente para pararlo o pararla. Un papel no es suficiente para proteger a la víctima. Jesmarie trató de hacer todo lo posible para alejarse de su ex-pareja pero desafortunadamente no fue suficiente en los ojos de su agresor. Este es el caso de Jesmarie Rivera Santiago. Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión. — Link + Sources: Telemundo Puerto Rico: https://www.telemundopr.com/noticias/puerto-rico/asesinan-a-mujer-en-catano-3/2483075/ El Nuevo Dia: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/notas/como-las-comunidades-pueden-responder-ante-una-situacion-de-violencia-de-genero/ El Nuevo Dia: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/notas/una-mujer-es-asesinada-por-su-expareja-y-agresor-reincidente-mientras-buscaba-auxilio-en-un-colmado-en-catano/ El Nuevo Dia: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/notas/investigaran-si-se-siguio-el-protocolo-cuando-jesmarie-rivera-santiago-procuro-ayuda-la-noche-antes-de-su-feminicidio/ WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/mujer-acechada-y-asesinada-por-el-padre-de-su-hija-ten-a-una-orden-de/article_df2b6f02-eeb9-11ed-bbd8-f3ed1f3675bc.html WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/hombre-que-asesin-a-expareja-y-se-quit-la-vida-en-cata-o-sigui-a/article_7fc947ba-ee86-11ed-b1ba-7fc3583977a2.html WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/mujer-asesinada-por-su-expareja-busc-auxilio-horas-antes-de-los-hechos/article_35be879e-ef7f-11ed-9520-d78d1728bac7.html WAPA TV: https://wapa.tv/noticias/ultimahora/confirman-asesinato-suicidio-en-cata-o-hombre-mat-a-pareja-y-se-quit-la-vida/article_bcd5d4e6-ee65-11ed-b0dc-0b9134865ff4.html —  May 25: NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY  Today we shine a spotlight on child safety and honor those who are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to protect children around the country. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/HOME Donate: https://give.missingkids.org/give/82059/#!/donation/checkout International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children: https://www.icmec.org/ Donate: https://www.icmec.org/donate-now/ — Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVSM_Podcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SVSM_Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoViolentoSoMacabroPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svsm_podcast

Native Hawaiian Missing & Murdered Women/Girls (#MMNHWG #AANHPI): The Hawaiian Islands have a population of over 1.4 million, but behind the beauty of the islands lies a much darker secret. There have been numerous cases of Hawaiian Missing and Murdered Women and Girls for decades, and many of those cases remain unsolved.IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING:Police ask anyone with information about the murder of Lynn Ebisuzaki to contact Detective Derek Morimoto of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2380 or Derek.Morimoto@hawaiicounty.govIf you have any information regarding Jie Zhao or Dawn Momohara, please contact Crimestoppers at (808) 955-8300LOST LOVED ONES:Dawn Momohara | Native Hawaiian | 03/21/1977Lynn Emiko Ebisuzaki | Native Hawaiian | 05/01/1987Jie Zhao Li | Asian American | 02/11/1988 | NCMEC Case Number: 771613HOW YOU CAN EDUCATE/SUPPORT:  Little girl's disappearance remains one of Hawaii's biggest unsolved mysteries - YouTube   Mother of Girl Missing for 20 Years Breaks Her Silence http://archive.today/lFmT2      #ColdCase #Missing Lynn Ebisuzaki, then 26,... - Hawaii Lostnmissing  https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiLostNMissing/posts/1317912648316278/   Hawaii Unsolved Murders: Who Killed Lynn Ebisuzaki? - Hawaii Unsolved Murders: Who Killed Lynn Ebisuzaki? - YouTube    https://www.kamawaelualani.org/missing-murdered-native-hawaiian-women-and-girls-report   Police seek help to solve decades-old murder of McKinley High School student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5H1MTOUl18&t=13s   With Over 100 Persons Vanished On Kauai, Who's Next?  http://archive.today/JaOrT   Troubling report shines spotlight on missing, murdered Native Hawaiian women http://archive.today/lyVzS    Panel Tackles Issue of Missing, Slain Native Hawaiian Women http://archive.today/4H573   Report: Native Hawaiians hit by missing and murdered scourge http://archive.today/SZveZ   HAWAII'S SILENT SCREAMS: Shocking report reveals horrific truth behind missing and murdered native women http://archive.today/y0GK5  Task Force Report Reveals Troubling Data on Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls http://archive.today/RMAXz   Data on missing and murdered Native Hawaiian women lacking http://archive.today/qWmgN    New Report Available on Missing and Murdered Native Hawaiian Women and Girls | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention www.ojp.gov    MMIW in Hawaiʻi: What it means for your family http://archive.today/pi8nR   REPS. HUFFMAN, GRIJALVA, NEWHOUSE INTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE NATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS FOR MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE WOMEN AND GIRLS http://archive.today/zq1qr   On Uncovered.com website, there are over 220 missing person cases, just from Hawai'i. Check out the link and take part in being the voice for the missing on your social media platforms. #MMNHMB Cold Cases | Uncovered https://uncovered.com/cases/efnet-haro https://uncovered.com/cases/myron-nakao https://uncovered.com/cases/owen-hamada  *Social Media Links*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handsoffmypodcastFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/communitysleuthsWebsite: https://handsoffmypodcast.transistor.fm/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handsoffmypodcastOur Latest Video: https://www.youtube.com/@handsoffmypod/featuredNEWS Sponsor, Supporters, Partners:  https://handsoffmypodcast.transistor.fm/partners'Hands Off My Podcast' Original Theme Song Produced by: Just DiVine ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

EPISODE SUMMARY: “The ultimate solution to burnout is not self-care. It's caring for others and others caring for you.” There's no denying that self-care is important. Eating healthy, exercising, and taking vacation days can reduce stress on the body. But it's human connection and the relationships you have with others that make the difference. In this month's episode, Tony speaks with Dr. Heather Forkey and Dr. Jessica Griffin with UMass Chan Medical School about a different approach to address secondary traumatic stress and burnout. During their conversation, they share with us the affiliate response. They discuss the evolutionary foundation and strategies for organizations and individuals to reduce secondary traumatic stress and burnout. Topics in this episode Burnout and secondary traumatic stress definitions (4:03) Secondary traumatic stress symptoms (11:30) Evolutionary response to stress (12:51) Impact of culture and society (19:14) Strategies to reduce stress and burnout (27:22) Recommendations for organizations and teams to recognize and take action (30:52) Technology (36:00) Caring for others, others caring for you (39:12) Resources (42:50)   GUESTS: Heather C. Forkey, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Director of the Foster Children Evaluation Service (FaCES) of the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.  She also serves as the Medical Director of Lifeline4Kids at University of Massachusetts Medical School.  She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She completed her pediatric residency and chief residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Forkey has been the recipient of local and federal grants to address issues of children in foster care and to translate promising practices to address physical and mental health needs of children who have been traumatized.  She has published and presents nationally and internationally on the topics, and serves in leadership roles for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the American Academy of Pediatrics on issues related to foster care, mental health and child trauma. She recently coauthored the book Childhood Trauma and Resilience: A Practical Guide, available from AAP Press. Jessica Griffin, PsyD Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Pediatrics; Executive Director, Lifeline For Kids; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Executive Director, Lifeline For Kids; Executive Director, Resilience Through Relationships Center; Executive Director, Child Trauma Training Center Dr. Griffin is a clinical and forensic psychologist with specialties in childhood trauma, resilience, and relationships. Dr. Griffin is a nationally recognized expert in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trauma, resilience, and relationships. She developed the UMass Child Trauma Training Center (now known as Lifeline For Kids) which has trained over 100,000 professionals in trauma, trauma-informed care, and trauma sensitive practices. She is a highly sought-after public speaker and go-to expert for national media and is a regular contributor on news outlets. She is a co-author of a book by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Childhood Trauma and Resilience, A Practical Guide, a go-to resource on childhood trauma for pediatrics. Recently, Dr. Griffin also authored a book for couples, Relationship Rx: Prescriptions for Lasting Love and Deeper Connection.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Childhood Trauma and Resilience: A Practical Guide by Heather C. Forkey MD FAAP, Jessica L. Griffin PsyD and Moira Szilagyi MD PhD FAAP: https://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Trauma-Resilience-Practical-Guide/dp/1610025067 Relationship Rx: Prescriptions for Lasting Love and Deeper Connection by Jessica Griffin and Pepper Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Rx-Prescriptions-Lasting-Connection/dp/1538165732 Lifeline for Kids: https://www.umassmed.edu/cttc/ Caring for Caregivers Experiencing Secondary Trauma: A Call to Action: https://assets.libsyn.com/show/159677/STS_Clinical_Peds_2022.pdf Oxytocin has ‘tend-and-defend' functionality in group conflict across social vertebrates: https://assets.libsyn.com/show/159677/tend_and_defend.pdf Physician Distress and Burnout: The Neurobiological Perspective: https://assets.libsyn.com/show/159677/neurobiol_burnout_shanafelt.pdf Physician Well-being 2.0: Where Are WE and Where Are We Going?: https://assets.libsyn.com/show/159677/wellbeing_2.0_shanafelt.pdf Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

EPISODE SUMMARY:  Child Advocacy Centers and Multidisciplinary teams are not immune from the race, power, and privilege that shapes the way we each experience the world. At Safe Horizon, the organization that operates the five CACs throughout New York City, the Racial Healing Response Team (RHRT) program has been implemented to address the racial harm that staff members may experience in the workplace. With the goal of offering staff support and healing, the RHRT responds in a variety of ways that center on respect, relationships, and community care. In this episode, Tony speaks with Dr. Lisa O'Connor and Dorcas Miller with Safe Horizon. They walk us through the planning and implementation of its Racial Healing Response Team – an intentional response to situations between staff that have caused racial harm and the facilitation of healing.   GUESTS: Dr. Lisa A. O'Connor was promoted to the roles of Deputy CEO and Chief Program Officer as of March 2021. Lisa joined Safe Horizon in 2013 as the Deputy Chief Program Officer and was later promoted to Chief Program Officer. She is a psychologist by training and has spent most of her career in service to children and families impacted by violence. During her time at Safe Horizon, Lisa has led efforts to address the needs of young men of color who have been harmed by violence; implemented client-centered, trauma-informed practices that recognize the impact of racism in the lives of survivors; and led the successful fulfillment of a five-year strategic plan. Lisa is also the Co-Chair of the Racial Healing Response Team and a member of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee at Safe Horizon. Prior to Safe Horizon, Lisa spent almost a decade in child welfare developing and implementing new program models and policies, first as an Assistant Commission at the Administration for Children's Services and later as Vice President for Children and Family Services at the New York Foundling. In these roles, she designed innovative programs that brought evidence-based models to preventive services and for children in foster care and residential placement. She also developed policy and specialized foster care programming to help reduce child welfare's use of residential placements for young people approaching adulthood. Lisa has devoted most of her career to working on behalf of vulnerable populations. She has provided direct service to families in crisis: those experiencing family violence, impacted by poverty, and involved in systems. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University and a BA in Psychology from Smith College. Dorcas Miller is the Senior Learning Specialist with Safe Horizon who develops and implements training to individual contributors and supervisory staff at Safe Horizon. Dorcas is also the Co-Chair of the Racial Healing Response Team and a member of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee at Safe Horizon. Dorcas' education includes a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York, Clinical Pastor Education at Cornell Medical Center, and a BA in Business Administration from Pace University.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Safe Horizon: https://www.safehorizon.org Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org.  Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

EPISODE SUMMARY: What is organizational culture? Why should you focus on organizational culture? What is the value of investing in organizational culture? How does it relate to Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs)? In this episode, Tony speaks with Gene Klein, LCSW and Caren Dean with Project Harmony. During their conversation, they share how they navigated through periods of growth and change at Project Harmony. As a result, this led the CAC to focus on creating a positive organizational culture. Topics in this episode Project Harmony (3:29) Culture (5:08) Intentional Focus on Culture (7:28) Building Organizational Culture (9:14) Organizational Change Management (17:15) 5 Pillars (21:52) Value of Blocking Time for Organizational Culture (30:59) Reinforcement of Organizational Culture (33:00) Results of Focusing on Organizational Culture (36:43) Recommendations (39:18) GUESTS: Gene Klein, LCSW, is the Executive Director of Project Harmony, a non-profit Child Advocacy Center in Omaha, Nebraska providing services to enhance the quality of child abuse investigations. Under his leadership, Project Harmony has become one of the largest CACs in the nation- serving more than 8,000 children and families with more than 375 co-located partners in a shared facility/campus-all professionals working together to respond to the outcry of child maltreatment and also delivering high quality innovative prevention services. Mr. Klein has over 35 years of leadership experience in agencies serving children and families. He has served on the board of directors for the National Children's Alliance in Washington, D.C., the Nebraska Foster Care Review Board, the Governor's Commission for the Protection of Children, and the Omaha Archdiocese Review Board for the Protection of Children. Mr. Klein has served as a peer reviewer for the Department of Justice (OJJDP) as well as for the National Children's Alliance (NCA) for more than 10 years. Mr. Klein holds a bachelor's degree from Creighton University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is also a licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Caren Dean, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of People and Culture at Project Harmony. Dr. Dean has been working in Organizational Development and Human Resources with a primary focus on creating human capital strategies that build the infrastructures of an organization through inclusive policies and practices, inspiring leadership, and creating trusting and engaging cultures.  Dr. Dean is inspired to change lives, and to create organizations where people love to come to work. She has a great depth of knowledge in HR from the employee onboarding experience, to their journey off boarding and everything in between. Much of her cultural work and leadership development is focused on utilizing researched material/best practices and making data driven decisions to drive human capital strategies which positively impact the businesses bottom line.                                 Dr. Dean is a certified Gallup Strengths coach. She is passionate about inspiring, motivating and making a positive and measurable impact with individuals, teams and organizations she works with. As a collegiate athlete and a study of Behavioral Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Social Work and Human Capital Management, Dr. Dean has always been motivated by figuring out how and why people thrive, and how to help people bring their best self to work and life every day. Dr. Dean received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from San Diego State University, and a Doctorate in Human Capital Management from the Business school at Bellevue University in Nebraska. She is a certified ATD Executive Coach, Gallup Clifton Strengths Coach and certified Emergenetics coach. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Find Your Why by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/ Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO-B): https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Products-and-Services/FIRO Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Project Harmony: https://projectharmony.com Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts  Episode 6: Julie Donelon​ Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Julie Donelon, President and CEO of MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) in Kansas City, Missouri. In this episode, Donelon talks about her background as a child abuse and neglect investigator and forensic interviewer and what the impetus was for her to identify and get children with PSB referred into the system. She discusses utilizing her existing relationships with community partners to develop an effective response once a child is referred and witnessing firsthand the overwhelming benefits to treating children with PSB and their families as opposed to adjudicating these cases in family courts. Donelson also talks about how a change in state statute changed the way these cases were reported and how agencies responded.  Julie Donelon, MSW, is the current President and CEO of the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) in Kansas City, Missouri. Donelon was instrumental in MOCSA obtaining a grant through OJJDP to provide education and training around PSB to mandated reporters, Child Protective Services, and MDTs throughout the state of Missouri. She has more than 20 years experience in the field of child abuse and sexual violence, including a background in social work and experience as a Forensic Interviewer at the Child Protection Center CAC in Kansas City.  Resources:   PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/ MOCSA: https://www.mocsa.org/ Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Julie-Donelon-transcript-final.docx Credits:  Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). 

Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts  Episode 2: Michelle Miller Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Michelle Miller, Director of Mental Health Programs at the National Children's Alliance. Miller discusses why effectively treating children with problematic sexual behavior is so critical, the specific challenges around providing this treatment, changing perceptions in this field, and current resources developed by NCA on this topic. Miller also talks about the future goals and hopes of her continued work in this area.  Michelle Miller, PhD, LCSW, LCPC, is the Director for Mental Health Programs at the National Children's Alliance. She has over 25 years' experience working in the child welfare field and 18 years' experience providing mental health care and clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, in addition to training and implementation of evidence-based practices and treatments. Miller specializes in providing CFTSI and TF-CBT and has been instrumental in the Mental Health Initiatives at NCA since 2016.  Resources:   PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/ PSB Training Series from NCA: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb PSB Webinars from NCA: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/webinararchive PSB-centered Community on NCA Engage: https://engage.nationalchildrensalliance.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=5e022058-0e43-49c5-befe-c4e72bc3528a  Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Michelle-Miller-transcript-final.docx Credits:  Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). 

Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts  Episode 5: Matthew Roberts Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Matthew Roberts, Unit Manager at the Jackson County Family Court in Kansas City, Missouri. Roberts discusses the implementation of a PSB-CBT program in Kansas City in partnership with MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault), how the partnership with MOCSA originated, what the impetus was for implementing a PSB program, and what shifts needed to occur not only within the court system but also with community partners who treat these cases.  Matthew Roberts is the Unit Manager for the Case Assessment Unit at the Jackson County Family Court in Kansas City, Missouri. His background of work in community-based programs and mental health prepared him for implementing a PSB-CBT program in Kansas City in partnership with MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault).  Resources:   PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/ YPSB Training Series from NCA: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault): https://www.mocsa.org/ Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Matthew-Roberts-transcript-final.docx Credits:  Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). 

Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts  Episode 4: Paula Condol Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Paula Condol, Executive Director and Clinician at the Dakota Children's Advocacy Center in Bismarck, ND. This conversation revolves around how Condol built a program to treat children with PSB in the state of North Dakota, where each of the three CACs has a considerable rural service area. Condol also discusses the challenges of providing access to children from around the state and strategies that she has employed herself and in collaboration with a sister CAC to mitigate these challenges.  Paula Condol has been the executive director of Dakota Children's Advocacy Center in Bismarck, ND since 2000. Condol has expertise in providing mental health services to children and families in rural and frontier communities. She is trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) and Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT), and is a trainer for both TF-CBT and school-age PSB-CBT.  Resources:   PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/ Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Paula-Condol-transcript-final.docx Credits:  Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). 

Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts Episode 1: Jane Silovsky​  Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Jane Silovsky, Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY). Silovsky discusses how she became involved in the Problematic Sexual Behavior field, the evolution of research into PSB, the importance of caregivers and an interdisciplinary approach to treating children with PSB, and how the CAC model is an ideal model for understanding and effectively responding to these youth and their families.    Jane Silovsky is a researcher, clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and leading expert on the topic of problematic sexual behavior. She serves as the Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) and sits as the Chair for the National Symposium on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Silovsky developed the original PSB-CBT preschool model. She also updated the original PSB-CBT school-age model and co-adapted for OJJDP sites.  Resources:   PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/ National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth: https://www.ncsby.org/  Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jane-Silovsky-transcript-final.docx Credits:  Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). 

Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts  Episode 3: Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm of the Dee Norton Children's Advocacy Center in Charleston. This conversation focuses on the catalyst for the Dee Norton CAC to address the issue of PSB, the MDT approach to the program that they have developed, the various therapeutic options for children with PSB and their families, the barriers and successes that they have experienced, and how handling these cases is different with this program versus prior to its development.  Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm of the Dee Norton Children's Advocacy Center in Charleston, South Caroline, developed a program within the CAC focusing on treating not only children who initiate PSB but also the impacted children and their families. The Dee Norton CAC was the first agency outside of Oklahoma to offer all three PSB-CBT programs​. Additionally, Jenkins and Grimm are consultants with the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program, providing training on the school-age and adolescent PSB-CBT models.  Resources:   PSB Whitepaper: “Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the MDT and CAC Process” https://www.srcac.org/research-to-practice-resources/  National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth: https://connect.ncsby.org/psbcbt/home  Episode Transcript: https://www.srcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jenkins-and-Grimm-transcript-final.docx Credits:  Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). 

To say Law & Order: SVU's historic treatment of the transgender community is fraught with problems is an understatement of epic proportions, and this week's episode--S17E13 Transgender Bridge--makes, ummm, progress? Of course, it's incremental at best, and much of the ground gained is immediately lost by jamming the episode full of racial stereotyping that plays rough. This week's episode pushed the Munchie Boys so far out of their comfort zone that they brought in reinforcements in the form of a guest (for Munchies, this was an entirely separate bonus episode) with gracious trans listener Summer, who hopefully makes up for the two cishet honkies who host this weekly show and is more qualified to speak on how this episode still had a lot of work to do to get things right.Hold onto your butts. This is a long one.Sources:Arrests by Age and Offense - The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/crime/ucr.asp?table_in=1Signs, Saints, and Symbols: Transgender Kids in Media are Not Here to Forgive You - Evelyn Deshane, bitchmedia - https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/transgender-kids-televisionMusic:Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business"Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Pedro H, Amy Z, Nikki B, Louise M, Whitney C, D Reduble, Tony B, Zak B, Barry W, Karen D, Sara L, Miriam J, Drew D, Meghan M, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Madelin K, and Isabel P - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonFollow us on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/munchmybensonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/MunchMyBenson/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/munchmybenson/Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/MunchMyBenson/Adam's Twitter - https://twitter.com/atschwittersJosh's Twitter - https://twitter.com/oldmandugganCheck out Munch Merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/munchmybensonCheck out our guest appearances on: …These Are There Stories - Adam - http://www.lawandorderpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/sick- Josh - http://www.lawandorderpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/plasticBoth of us on FMWL Pod - 1st Time - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679521/9271395- 2nd Time - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679521/10596164Chick-Lit at the Movies - https://www.spreaker.com/user/14744598/the-thin-man-munchie-boys-finalVisit Our Website: https://www.munchmybenson.com/Email the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comNext Week's Episode: Season 20, Episode 13 "A Story of More Woe"

EPISODE SUMMARY: 1 in 10 people have been victims of sexual assault. Over 80% of these victims know their attacker. In almost 100% of these cases, the attacker uses a method called "grooming". In this episode, filmmaker and survivor Gwen van de Pas joins Tony to discuss the documentary film titled Groomed. Gwen takes us through her journey of making the movie, what she discovered about the grooming process, and the impact grooming has on survivors. If you haven't already watched the movie Groomed, it can be found on the streaming service discovery+.    GUEST: Gwen van de Pas is a Dutch filmmaker who lived in San Francisco for 12 years. She studied Film in Holland, holds an MBA from Stanford, and worked for Consulting firm Bain & Company for 12 years. Passionate about stories that matter, she's ready to tell the story of "GROOMED".   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Groomed: The Movie: http://groomedthemovie.com Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

EPISODE SUMMARY: The National Children's Alliance (NCA) Standards of Accreditation help ensure that all children across the U.S. served by Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) receive consistent, evidence-based services that help them heal from abuse. The Standards for Accredited Members are reviewed through a process coordinated by the NCA Accreditation Department every five years, consistent with the five-year period after which reaccreditation is required. This is done to ensure the Standards reflect the latest evidence and practice. In this episode, Tony speaks with Alyson MacKenzie and Alyssa Todd with the NCA Accreditation Department. During their conversation, they discuss the Standards for Accreditation for Children's Advocacy Centers - its revision process and the changes that take effect January 1, 2023. Importance of the NCA Standards (2:23) Revision process (5:40) Taskforce groups (9:05) Standard changes (12:35) Multidisciplinary Team (13:10) Diversity, Equity, and Access (16:16) Forensic Interview (19:36) Victim Support and Advocacy (20:39) Medical Evaluation (22:37) Mental Health (25:30) Case Review and Coordination (26:56) Case Tracking (28:30) Organizational Capacity (28:50) Child Safety and Protection (32:47) Optional Standards (36:57) Resources (40:36) GUESTS: Alyson MacKenzie is the Director of Accreditation with National Children's Alliance. Alyson has been with NCA for 14 years and focused solely on accreditation the last 7 years. Alyssa Todd is the Accreditation Coordinator with National Children's Alliance. Alyssa has been with NCA for almost three years in the accreditation department. Prior to joining NCA, Alyssa was CAC Director.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Accreditation Bootcamp 2.0: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/p/AccreditationBootcamp2023 Changes to 2023 Standards: http://www.nrcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2023-Standards-Changes.pdf Getting to Know the Standards, 2023 - Webinar Series: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/products/getting-to-know-the-standards-2023-webinar-series NCA Engage: https://engage.nationalchildrensalliance.org/home NCA's National Standards of Accreditation: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/ncas-standards-for-accredited-members/ Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org/resources/nca-accreditation-standards/ Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

On our 100th episode of The Imprint Weekly Podcast, we discuss a raft of new youth-related legislation introduced by Congress, moving teens to one of America's largest adult prisons, and a new investment in adoption training.Liz Ryan, administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, joins us to discuss the Biden administration's priorities for juvenile justice.Reading RoomA Federal Bill Could Boost Funds for Home Visiting Program for Parentshttps://bit.ly/3ByFPBcRunaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022, Section-by-Sectionhttps://bit.ly/3DTaRWYStrengthening Tribal Families Act of 2022https://bit.ly/3DRnvFYFederal Judge Allows Louisiana to Move Incarcerated Teens to Angolahttps://bit.ly/3C9BFBaDecarceration Advocate Liz Ryan to Lead Juvenile Justice for Biden Administrationhttps://bit.ly/37hzj6ANation's Top Juvenile Justice Official Disputes ‘Youth Crime Wave' Narrativehttps://bit.ly/3xR7k7X

EPISODE SUMMARY: The Baystate Family Advocacy Center has an exciting new program funded from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) - Child Advocacy Training & Support (CATS) Center. The CATS Center establishes a national training center to provide Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) training, education, and technical assistance on trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment for children and families.  In this episode, Tony speaks with Kerri Bergendahl, LICSW and Jessica Wozniak, Psy.D. with the Baystate Family Advocacy Center on the training opportunities provided by the CATS Center. CATS Center overview (3:20) CATS Center goals (9:00) Trauma-informed practice (11:15) Training logistics and topics (14:45) FORECAST model (19:00) Ad hoc training opportunities (21:36) Benefits of trauma-informed training for MDTs (23:13) For more information (30:17)   GUESTS: Kerri Bergendahl, LICSW is the Behavioral Health Clinician/Project Specialist with the Child Advocacy Training & Support Center at Baystate Family Advocacy Center. Jessica Wozniak, Psy.D. is the Principal Investigator & Project Director, TF-CBT National Trainer, Manager of the Clinical Research and Development with Baystate Health Department of Psychiatry.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Baystate Family Advocacy Center: https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/pediatrics/family-support-services/family-advocacy-center  Project FORECAST: https://projectforecast.org/  The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP, or NRCAC.

In episode four of our Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Patti Powers and John Wilkinson, two Attorney Advisors with AEquitas to discuss the application of best practices in maintaining the integrity of a conviction. Attorneys hold the responsibility of seeking justice for victims and their families and, therefore, must treat each case with an incredible level of care and discipline. The critical role of attorneys to drive a case forward reflects deeply on the need for maintaining victim care while holding offenders accountable. Listen along as Patti Powers and John Wilkinson dive deep into the ways practitioners can seek training opportunities, rethink positive case outcomes, and implement key strategies and policies to enhance their response to violent crimes. This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-MU-BX-K011 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In episode three of our Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Jim Markey, a Senior Research Public Health Analyst with RTI International to discuss the critical role of law enforcement in maintaining the integrity of a conviction. Law enforcement officers are oftentimes the “gatekeeper” of information on any given case, including details about the crime, the status of evidence being tested, and even whereabouts of a suspect or victim. Working alongside their allied professionals, officers certainly bring an important perspective to the process. Listen along as Jim Markey dives deep into the details of a law enforcement officer's relationship with attorneys, clearance rates, and how agencies can enhance their relationship within the community. This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-MU-BX-K011 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In episode two of our Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Amy Durall, a Project Manager with the International Association of Chiefs of Police to discuss the incorporation of advocacy into the judicial proceedings. Advocates play a critical role in addressing the needs of a victim or family, as well as providing insight to other allied professionals that they work alongside. It is important to understand the varieties of advocates and how their respective roles may slightly differ. Listen along as Amy Durall dives deep into advocacy models, victim wellbeing, and opportunities for agencies to enhance their response to victims and their families. This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-MU-BX-K011 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In episode one of our Enhancing Conviction Integrity through Forensics mini-season, Just Science sat down with Patricia Powers, an Attorney Advisor with AEquitas to discuss the concept of Conviction Integrity and how practitioners can utilize a multidisciplinary team around them. Attorneys, law enforcement agents, advocates, medical professionals, and crime laboratory staff all play crucial roles as a case navigates from the crime scene to the courtroom. Allied professionals lean on one another to ensure all perspectives are heard and have the best interest of a victim or family in mind. Listen along as Patricia Powers dives deep into the relationships of these allied professionals and how having a formalized case review process can assist in maintaining the integrity of a conviction. This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-MU-BX-K011 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

EPISODE SUMMARY: How do you define the role and responsibilities of Team Facilitator at your CAC? In this episode, Tony speaks with Sue, Vicky, and Brittnee on professionalizing the role of the Team Facilitator. They discuss the importance of the role moving beyond case review to having the role be viewed as more of a leadership position within the CAC. Furthermore, they share what was learned from a recent survey done as a collaborative project by the four Regional Children's Advocacy Centers.    GUESTS: Sue Ascione is a Training Specialist at the Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center (NRCAC). Sue has been with NRCAC for over six years, focusing on team development and the Leadership, Exchange and Coaching (LEC) project. Prior to joining NRCAC, Sue was a CAC Director and Team Facilitator in Lawrence County, PA.   Vicky Gwiasda is the Program Manager at the Western Regional Children's Advocacy Center (WRCAC) based out of the Chadwick Center at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CA. Vicky has been with WRCAC for over five years. WRCAC provides training and technical assistance on team building for CACs. Prior to joining WRCAC, Vicky was a CAC Director at an accredited CAC in Oakland, CA.  Brittnee Aten-Acheson is the CAC/MDT Coordinator at the Chadwick Center for Children & Families. Brittnee is responsible for program development and evaluation, managing weekly case review, case management and case tracking, website and social media, internal and external administrative and clinical support. Brittnee has 12 years of experience in the field of  child abuse and trauma, previously working as a child welfare social worker in adoptions and hospital based CAC in central CA.    RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center - http://www.nrcac.org  Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center - http://www.srcac.org  Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center - http://www.mrcac.org  Western Regional Children's Advocacy Center - http://www.westernregionalcac.org  Regional Children's Advocacy Center - https://www.regionalcacs.org  Chadwick Center for Children & Families - https://www.chadwickcenter.org  Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center EduNet “Moving Beyond Case Review: Role of the MDT Facilitator - https://www.mrcac.org/course/moving-beyond/  NCA 2023 Standards for Accreditation - https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2023-RedBook-v5B-t-Final-Web.pdf Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Kathleen Stewart Richey became the Director of Louisiana CASA in May, 2015.  She began her career as an attorney representing children in child dependency and delinquency matters.  During this time she served on the Children's Code Project Committee which drafted the Louisiana law regarding children's issues.  In 1991, she became the first Juvenile Judge in East Baton Rouge Parish, where she served until 2015.  During her 24 years on the bench she was instrumental in establishing Capital Area CASA and was named Louisiana CASA Judge of the year in 1997.  Additionally, she was appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to the Court Improvement Program Advisory Committee at its inception in 1994 and has remained active with the Court Improvement Program to the present time.  Judge Richey is a member of the Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, serving as president of the Council in 2001, and chairman of the Liaison Committee with the Department of Children and Family Services from 2001-2008.  Judge Richey has been appointed to numerous legislative task forces, most notably the Legislative Task Force on Legal Representation in CINC Matters, which created the Child Advocacy Program in Louisiana.  She served on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, the Juvenile Underage Drinking Enforcement (J.U.D.E.) Task Force, the Audubon Girl Scout Council Board of Directors, the Baton Rouge Bar Association Teen Court Committee and the Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Committee.  Additionally, she has been a trainer for1) the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, 2) the Louisiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, 3) the Louisiana Judicial College, 4) the Pelican Center for Children and Families 5) the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and 6) the Louisiana and Baton Rouge Bar Associations.  Judge Richey has been honored by receiving the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award, the Louisiana CASA Judge of the Year Award, the LSBA Children's Law Award, the Baton Rouge Children's Coalition For the Love of Children Award, and the Catherine D. Kimball Award for Advancement of the Administration of Justice.For more information about the work at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, don't forget to visit braf.org.

This podcast episode is supported by Grant # 2020-JY-FX-0002 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, a component of the Office of Justice Programs at U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice. While we have talked a lot about the COVID-19 pandemic on the show, and how that has been impacting communities, there also is another crisis that is impacting our communities and continuing to grow – the opioid epidemic. According to recent data from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 107,600 people died from drug overdoses last year, with more than 71,000 being opioid-related.   NRPA recognizes the impact substance misuse has on local park and recreation agencies and their communities, and to address this issue, we are supporting local agencies in their efforts to pilot a mentorship program for youth impacted by the opioid epidemic. One of these agencies is the park and recreation department in Berwick, Maine, which was recently awarded a grant that will help start a youth mentoring program that will prevent, reduce and address opioid misuse among youth in the Berwick community through evidence-based mentoring practices. I'm so excited to be joined by three individuals who are playing a key role in this program: Angela O'Connor, the director of parks and recreation for City of Berwick; Patrice Baker, the director of prevention programs at Pinetree Institute; and Chief Bob MacKenzie, the police chief for Kennebunk Police Department. Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about how Angela, Patrice and Robert came together to bring this program to their community. You'll also learn: What issues they noticed in their community that led then to apply for this grant What goals they are hoping to accomplish with this program How have their own experiences contributed to working on solutions to address the opioid crisis in thei community Why partnerships are so important, especially in work of this nature How they are breaking down stigma and opening up more conversations across the community around substance use disorder How park and recreation professionals can start a program like this in their community and address issues like substance use disorder and the importance of youth mentoring, and more! Related Resources: Mentoring in Parks and Rec Parks and Recreation: Addressing Stigma Associated with Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders NRPA Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Language Guide NRPA Equity Language Guide

EPISODE SUMMARY When examining the multidisciplinary team response to child abuse in communities, there are two principles that I believe to must be considered. The first is that MDT's are sophisticated and complex systems that are tasked with providing a coordinated and comprehensive response to child abuse. The second is that no single discipline on an MDT can adequately meet the needs of a victim of child abuse. One would think that such a system tasked with such an important mandate would have a clear leadership structure to ensure that the best possible services are being provided. However, that is not always the case. In this episode, I speak with Chris Newlin, the Executive Director of the National Children's Advocacy Center who shares with us a conceptual model of multilevel shared leadership for MDTs that provides a framework and pathway to more robust and sustainable MDT response to child abuse in your community.    GUEST: Chris Newlin, MS LPC, is the Executive Director of the National Children's Advocacy Center where he is responsible for providing leadership and management of the NCAC and participating in national and international training and leadership activities regarding the protection of children. The NCAC was the first Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) in the world and provides child abuse prevention and intervention services in Huntsville/Madison County; and also houses the NCAC Training Center, the Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, the NCAC Virtual Training Center, and the Child Abuse Library Online (CALiO™). The NCAC is a past multi-year winner of the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Workplace Ethics; 2012 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year; 2016 Federal Bureau of Investigation Director's Community Leadership Award recipient; (multi-year finalist), winner in 2016 and 2019 of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Best Places to Work; and a Private Sector Member of the Virtual Global Taskforce. Chris has more than 22 years of experience working in CACs as a Forensic Interviewer, Victim Advocate, Therapist, Clinical Director, and Executive Director. Chris has provided diverse training related to the Children's Advocacy Center Model, the multidisciplinary response to child abuse, the international development of Children's Advocacy Centers, forensic interviewing, best practices in child abuse intervention and response, and additional child maltreatment and exploitation topics in more than 30 countries throughout the world. He has worked in both urban and rural Children's Advocacy Centers. Chris received his Master's in School Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and has completed coursework at the Harvard University Business School Executive Education Program.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Chris Newlin, MS LPC full bio National Children's Advocacy Center Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center Western Regional Children's Advocacy Center   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

EPISODE SUMMARY We all see the word hope in the vision statements, mission statements, and even within the name of some of our organizations. But what do we mean when we are using this word? My guest for this episode will help put hope in perspective. As a “Hope Scientist,” Dr. Ashley Cross joins the podcast to speak to us about The Science of Hope. As her website states: “Hope is more than a feeling; it is a science and a healing agent. Hope can heal the brain, restore the soul and give life meaning. Since hope a science, this means it can be taught, learned and restored. Hope is the single best predictor of an individual's ability to thrive and research points to hope as being consistently linked to positive outcomes and well-being. If you are interested in having your organization, team, or life become more hope centered, take the time to listen to our conversation. GUEST: Dr. Ashley is a leader with a big heart and a lot of passion. She established the first girls' home in Tulsa, OK and raised awareness in the city about the issues concerning girls in foster care and youth aging out. Through civic engagement, the local church, a dedicated community and a lot of faith and hope, Dr. Ashley raised over 1 million dollars in funds and purchased properties to house girls aging out of foster care or experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma. Dr. Cross has dedicated her life to working in the community to build and sustain hope in vulnerable children, families, and people passionate about improving their communities and the lives around them. She does this by educating, coaching, and empowering individuals through powerful training, individual and organizational resources and direction that helps people build a culture of hope everywhere that they go. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Hub585, which oversees the Monroe County CarePortal, connecting children in foster care with physical and relational resources. She also sits on the board of Bivona Child Advocacy Center. Dr. Ashley holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's in nonprofit management and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, all from Oral Roberts University. Dr. Ashley is also a Full Focus Planner Certified Pro. Dr. Ashley also serves as a Pastor, alongside her husband Melvin Cross Jr, at Glory House International. She and Melvin have three amazing daughters: Jordan, Harper and Madison.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Dr. Ashley Cross The Hub585 University of Oklahoma Hope Research Center    Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Recognized as a leader in the law enforcement profession, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd lives by the importance of first valuing the people he serves that makes every community a thriving place of peace and order.    Join me in this episode of Someone Gets Me — Sheriff Grady Judd Speaks On Visionary Leadership. ▶️    Key point covered in this episode:    ✔️Notable positive changes in Polk County are attributed to Sheriff Grady Judd's leadership. A visionary and hard worker, he was recently recognized as "Sheriff of the Year" by Major County Sheriffs of America. Sheriff Grady shares he has always wanted to work in law enforcement since he was four years old. "That was my dream, and I grew up and got to do exactly that. How many people can say they wake up every morning before the alarm goes off and come to work all excited to help someone? I get to do that every day."   ✔️The toxicity of American politics has created a huge divide in recent years. Sheriff Grady believes that upholding his mission of providing help to all regardless of affiliation, color, or interests is what is most needed now. "I dismiss all of this craziness that we've seen the last few years because that's not the America I know, the America I grew up in. I get up every day, and I choose to see the good in people and respond to people who are struggling. And then we get to provide that help, and that's pretty special to me."   ✔️For Sheriff Grady Judd, law enforcement is impossible without appreciation and concern for the people he serves. "You've got to love people first before you can lead them anywhere. And I love the people of Polk County, and I love the people in the Sheriff's Office. Until you care about them as an individual first, nothing else matters. And that's why I believe that I've been ultimately successful because people you love and care for will reciprocate."   Grady Judd began his career at the Polk County Sheriff 's Office (Florida) in 1972 as a dispatcher. After transferring to the Patrol Division in 1974, he quickly progressed through the ranks – holding every rank from Sergeant to Colonel. Polk County overwhelmingly elected Grady to serve as Sheriff in 2004.   Sheriff Judd has earned higher education degrees through the Masters level – having obtained both Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Rollins College. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, and the FBI National Executive Institute. He was a participant of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) Law Enforcement Exchange Program (LEEP).   Sheriff Judd has taught as an adjunct professor at both the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College. He is a Polk County School Board Hall of Fame inductee, a past recipient of Polk State College's prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award, the 2008 Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award, Protect Our Children Junny Award, the 2013 Callyo's Leaders in Online Child Protection Award, as well as the 2013 Church Women United Human Rights Award. He continues to serve the community on several boards and committees, including the Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) and Polk Vision. He is a past President of the Florida Sheriffs Association and the immediate past President of the Major County Sheriffs of America, a national organization serving counties with a population of 500,000 or more. In 2020, he was appointed by the President of the United States to the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention committee, for a three-year term. Grady has been married to Marisa since 1972, and they have two adult sons and 13 grandchildren. Visit www.polksheriff.org and follow them on Facebook: @polkcountysheriff   Twitter: @PolkCoSheriff   Instagram: @polksheriff   YouTube: @polksheriff             ————————————————————————————————   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme.   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen.   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com   Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com   Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.  

Join us for a conversation with three team facilitators about the challenges and benefits of the MDT model, common struggles that teams experience, best ways to support the facilitator role, and what advice they would offer to other teams in the field. Greg Flett has over 15 years of experience working with child-serving non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. He has served as Executive Director of CACs in New York and Colorado and has facilitated trainings with MDTs and team facilitators from across the country. Greg joined SRCAC in October of 2017 and continues to provide training and technical assistance to CACs with a focus on building strong and lasting MDTs. Recorded remotely on November 4, 2021. Online Training: Cultivating the Role of Team Facilitator https://www.ncacvtc.org/#/online-courses/8fbca2e9-1612-41e5-a7f6-4f45954c506a ----- Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).

EPISODE SUMMARY Every Child Advocacy Center wants to create a space that is safe and inclusive for all children and families that walk through the door. At times, the process of creating that space and the conversations that need to be had to ensure such a space can be difficult and uncomfortable. In this episode, I speak with Gale Britton, the Board of Trustees President for Wynona's House, the CAC for Essex County, NJ. We intended to speak specifically about creating diversity within the entire organization. Gale speaks about the importance of clarifying the mission and vision of the organization, understanding the needs of the organization, and understanding the community you are serving. She also speaks about the importance of engaging the right people and what CAC leaders should consider when asking people to join the organization.   GUEST: Gale Britton is the President of the Board of Trustees for Wynona's House, the Child Advocacy Center for Essex County, NJ. She is also the managing partner of a consulting practice where she focuses on Diversity and Inclusion strategy, education, recruitment, and leadership development. Gale has over 30 years of experience in the corporate world, and has been serving on nonprofit boards for over 15 years.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Gale Britton's full bio Wynona's House National Children's Alliance DEI priorities   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

EPISODE SUMMARY Access to medical care has been an ongoing challenge for many CACs. Whether it be a shortage of qualified practitioners, funding issues, transportation issues, or something else, many CAC leaders have been trying to answer the question of "how can we provide the children and families we serve with the appropriate medical services that will help them heal from the trauma they have faced?" While tele-medicine has been explored in the past, it has risen to the surface due to the circumstances all CACs were faced with during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Andrea Asnes and Paula Schaeffer from the South Central Child advocacy Center in New Haven, CT. Challenged by the circumstances of the pandemic to utilize tele-medicine, Dr. Asnes and Paula had an epiphany about the expanded role tele-medicine can play in their medical program during and after the pandemic. During the episode, they share their experiences, how CACs can further explore the benefits of tele-medicine, and how to incorporate it into your medical program.   GUEST: Dr. Andrea Asnes, MD, MSW is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and board certified child abuse pediatrician who directs the Yale Programs for Safety, Advocacy and Healing. Dr. Asnes also is the Graduate Medical Education Director of Resident and Fellow Wellbeing for Yale-New Haven Hospital. Full bio: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/andrea_asnes/ Paula Schaeffer, MA is the Program Manager at the Yale Child Sexual Abuse Clinic located at the Yale-New Haven Hospital Family Advocacy Center. The Clinic provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessments of children who may have been sexually abused.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: South Central Child Advocacy Center Yale Child Sexual Abuse Clinic Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center National Children's Alliance   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

EPISODE SUMMARY Have you heard about the role of a Child Life Specialist?  Many of us are under the misconception that Child Life Specialists only work in hospital settings and are tasked with playing with children as they await a procedure or treatment.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  In both healthcare and community settings, Certified Child Life Specialists help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. They provide evidence-based, developmentally, and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and education to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain. There are several misconceptions about the Child Life Profession (www.childlife.org).  In several CAC's across the United States, Child Life Specialists are playing an important role in the victim advocacy services provided to children and families. In this episode, I had the opportunity to learn about the Child Life profession and how it can be incorporated into the CAC world from Annie Drehkoff of the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center.  Annie has a wealth of experience working with children and families and shows us how adding Child Life Specialists to CAC can have great value to the children and families being served as well as the entire CAC team.   GUEST: Annie Drehkoff, MS, CCLS is the Child Life Manager at Chicago Children's Advocacy Center. She has over 10 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings, which include early childhood education and child life services at pediatric hospitals and outpatient facilities. At Chicago CAC, she oversees the Child Life Department, which promotes effective coping among children and families impacted by sexual abuse through play, preparation, and other support interventions. She received her MS in Child Development, with the Child Life specialization, from Erikson Institute in 2012 and is a Certified Child Life Specialist.   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Association of Child Life Professionals “Child Life in Action in a Child Advocacy Center with Annie Drehkoff, MS, CCLS.” Chicago Children's Advocacy Center   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Episode summary Children with disabilities may be a greater risk for maltreatment than children without disabilities. For many professionals in the child advocacy field, these cases can be difficulty because of a lack of understanding, knowledge, and basic skills to effectively work with a child with a disability.  In this episode, we start your journey of building basic skills needed to effectively work with the children with disabilities who come through your CAC and with their families. My guest is Staci Whitney, the Director of Forensic Interviewing Training for the Modell Consulting Group, LLC.  Staci is a forensic interviewer, trainer, and has extensive training and experience interviewing children and individuals with disabilities who are victims of crime. During our conversation, Staci talks about individuals can overcome the challenges they face when working on cases involving individuals with disabilities as well as what CACs and teams can do to improve their response when cases present themselves.   Recommended resources Staci Whitney bio: https://www.modellconsultinggroup.com/about-us Modell Consulting Group: https://www.modellconsultinggroup.com/ Northeast Regional CAC:  www.nrcac.org Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Episode summary Cases of children ages 12 and younger with problematic sexual behavior (PSB) can present a myriad of challenges for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs). After all, MDTs and CACs were historically designed to address maltreatment of children committed by adults, not by other children. When presented with child-initiated harm cases, child-serving agencies are often inadequately equipped to provide the integrated and comprehensive response that is required in these situations. (Sites, Jerri & Widefield, Jimmy. Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the Multidisciplinary Team and Children's Advocacy Center Response (2020). In this episode, I speak with the authors of the above referenced white paper, Jerri Sites and Jimmy Widdifield.  Both have extensive experience working with CACs and MDTs and have conducted extensive research on the topic of PSB.  During our conversation, Jerri and Jimmy share their insights and experience along with providing valuable tools for teams who are looking to enhance their response to PSB cases in their community. Recommended resources Jerri Sites at Child Protection Concepts is an independent consultant with 28 years of experience working in the field of child abuse investigations within the CAC movement. Jimmy Widdifield is the Freestanding Multidisciplinary Teams (FSMDT) Programs Manager at the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth in Oklahoma City, OK White Paper: https://calio.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Children-with-Problematic-Sexual-Behavior-Recommendations-for-the-Multidisciplinary-Team-and-Childrens-Advocacy-Center-Response.pdf National Children's Alliance National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth National Children's Advocacy Center Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center Western Regional Children's Advocacy Center Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

In June 2018, the WORTH (Women Overcoming Recidivism Through Hard Work) unit was founded in the York Correctional Institution, Connecticut's sole female-only prison. NCJA's Gillian Caplan interviews Under Secretary Marc Pelka, Warden Trina Sexton and Captain Anna Lussier as they discuss the history, approach and successes of the innovative unit. Funded initially with Byrne JAG dollars, WORTH is a specialized housing unit within the facility that serves an adult female population with approaching release dates. The progressive curriculum was largely developed by the program's founding members and is designed to help women acquire and maintain the necessary skills to become successful following their release. The women participating in the WORTH Unit are aged 18 to 25 and live with older incarcerated mentors. Together, they are given wide latitude to implement the program themselves. This podcast was created with the support of Grant No. 2016-YA-BX-K002, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Elevating Your FI Program Still searching for that elusive perfect forensic interview? In this second episode of our two-part conversation with Michele Thames and Christine Rouse, forensic interviewers from Virginia, we discuss the importance of leadership to the success of a forensic interviewing program. Episode Summary When child abuse occurs, cases may be investigated using a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) and a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Forensic Interviewers are often employed at CACs and tasked with gathering reliable information from children. An interviewer is required to have knowledge in child development, memory formation, cultural influences, state and federal laws, and skills in questioning children. During this part of our series on forensic interviewing skill development, Michele Thames and Christina Rouse share their insights on the importance of leadership, program support, and proper training programs to the enhancement of any forensic interviewing program. Guest Bios Michele Thames is the Executive Director of SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center in Fairfax, VA/ She holds a Master's Degree in Education from Cambridge College. She was previously the Supervisor of the Forensic Interview Program at the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Child Abuse Program in Norfolk, VA. Michele is a trained Forensic Interviewer that has conducted over 3,000 foensic interviews in a multidisciplinary team setting for local, state, federal, and military agencies. She is a board member of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Virginia and faculty for ChildFirst Virginia. Christina Rouse, MSW, is the CAC Program Director/Lead Forensic Interviewer at Children's Trust in Roanoke, VA. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where she received a degree in Psychology, as well as a Masters Degree in Social Work from Radford University. Christina has been with her CAC for 13 years and has interviewed over 2,000 children, and has testified as an expert witness in forensic interviewing in Virginia. Children's Trust CAC program serves ten MDTs that cover fourteen jurisdictions, which Christina has helped to coordinate and facilitate to ensure that best practice standards are being met. She has been a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) since 2009, a ChildFirst faculty member since 2012, and served on the board of Virginia's State Chapter of CACs during her career. Recommended Resources SafeSpot CAC - www.safespotfairfax.org Children's Trust - www.roact.org NCAC CALiO Library - https://calio.org/ Regional Children's Advocacy Centers Northeast - www.nrcac.org Midwest - www.mrcac.org Southern - www.srcac.org Western - www.westernregionalcac.org TEND Academy - https://www.tendacademy.ca/ National Children's Alliance - https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/   Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

In this episode, Allison Badger, NCJA's Byrne JAG Training and Technical Assistance Program Director, discusses the importance of creating a strategic plan to guide each state's Byrne JAG investments. Topics include the essential components of strategic plans, tips for engaging a diverse group of stakeholders in the process, setting targeted and achievable goals and the ways in which NCJA can support state administering agencies (SAAs) in the strategic planning process. Read the full transcript. This podcast was created with the support of Grant No. 2016-YA-BX-K002, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In May 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) undertook a virtual strategic planning process to create the agency's 2021-2025 Strategic Framework. The effort was a great success. In this episode, NCJA's Allison Badger interviews PCCD's Mike Pennington and Samantha Koch as they discuss the virtual strategic planning process, including the steps and components of the work, the tools they used, obstacles they encountered and the important roles that leadership played. They also discuss the aspects of virtual planning that may endure beyond the pandemic. Read the full transcript. This podcast was created with the support of Grant No. 2016-YA-BX-K002, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In the last five years, over 1 million children have received forensic interview services at Child Advocacy Centers across the United States.  In the first of four episodes dedicated to this topic, Rita Farrell, Director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project, discusses the value of peer review and how forensic interviewers can continually enhance their skills through coaching, mentoring, and program development.   Episode summary Forensic interviewers are dedicated professionals passionate about helping the children and families they serve.  Like any other professional skill, forensic interviewing skills can deteriorate if not developed.  Forensic interviewers should continually work on enhancing their knowledge and skills in an ongoing effort to do their job effectively.  In this episode, NRCAC Training Specialist Tony DeVincenzo speaks with Rita Farrell, Director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project about ways interviewers can receive additional training, identify gaps in their skill development, and make a plan to hone their skills to remain effective in this critical MDT role. Rita manages the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training Program, ChildFirst® Arkansas state program, and the development of advanced training courses and programs for forensic interviewers. She is a certified law enforcement instructor and provides training and technical assistance for child protection professionals. Rita currently conducts forensic interviews and has interviewed more than 2,500 children. She serves as an expert witness on child sexual abuse, authored many peer reviewed articles specific to forensic interviewing and continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and the field of forensic interviewing. Recommended resources Zero Abuse project. www.zeroabuseproject.org For more information about the Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center, visit our website at www.nrcac.org Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Community coalitions provide an opportunity for intentional stakeholder engagement and give a voice to constituents who otherwise may not be heard. In this episode, NCJA's Gillian Caplan interviews Dale Woolery and Dennis Wiggins of the Iowa Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy about their relationship with Alliance of Coalitions for Change (AC4C) and other Iowa coalitions and how important these relationships have been when determining the state's criminal justice priorities. Read the full transcript. This podcast was created with the support of Grant No. 2016-YA-BX-K002, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Teresa Huizar, Executive Director of the National Children’s Alliance, explores how the CAC Movement has risen to meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and what opportunities have arisen that may prove beneficial in the future. Episode summary When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Child Advocacy Center’s and Multidisciplinary Teams were forced to pivot the way they were providing services to children and families in the community.  As the crisis continues, the CAC movement is learning that some of the innovative changes they have made may prove to be beneficial when the pandemic is behind us.  In this episode, I speak with the Executive Director of the National Children’s Alliance, Teresa Huizar.  Teresa has dedicated her career to the CAC movement serving in leadership roles at the local and regional level and for the past 14 years as the Executive Director of the National Children’s Alliance.  During our conversation, Teresa shares her thoughts on the various ways CAC’s and MDT’s across the country have pivoted to meet the challenges posed by this pandemic all while continuing to serve children and families who have suffered the trauma of abuse. Topics in this episode:     Resilience of the people in the CAC Movement Accelerated use of technology Tele-Health Case Review Workforce challenges and opportunities Strategies to address vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress Recommended resources National Children’s Alliance website:  www.nationalchildrensalliance.org One in Ten Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/280046 NCA Learning Center Covid-19nResources for CACs, Partners, and Caregivers: https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/covid For more information of the Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, visit our website at www.nrcac.org Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

An introduction to the fundamentals of Byrne JAG funding from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance with NCJA's Director of Government Affairs, Elizabeth Pyke. Elizabeth discusses how the funding works, the many and varied uses of JAG dollars, how states leverage grant dollars to pilot innovative and promising practices, and where Byrne JAG-funded projects fit into the national criminal justice landscape. Read the full transcript. This podcast was created with the support of Grant No. 2016-YA-BX-K002, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The professionals responding to child abuse allegations in their communities are routinely placed in situations where they need to have difficult conversations with children, parents, and caregivers.   Whether working with a family in crisis or breaking bad news to a family in disbelief, good communication skills can go a long way in helping that child and family process and heal from the trauma they have faced.  In this episode, I speak with Dr., Anthony Orsini who is a practicing physician in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando Florida and author, and speaker on the topic of compassionate communications.  During our conversation, Dr. Orsini shares his proven communication techniques that help professionals build rapport and quickly form trusting relationships with clients.    Guest Bio: Dr. Anthony Orsini is a practicing physician, author, and frequent speaker on the topic of compassionate communication in medicine. He is the Level II Medical Director at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando which is one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the world. He also serves as Chief of Patient Experience and Palliative Care Liaison for his neonatal practice. Profoundly impacted by an early career experience and the discovery that even the most successful and well-respected physicians often struggled with their communication skills, Dr. Orsini has spent the last 25 years developing proven communication techniques that help doctors build rapport and quickly form trusting relationships with their patients. In 2011, he founded The Orsini Way, a company that provides communication training to healthcare and business professionals. Through his interactive workshops and unique coaching, he has trained thousands of senior physicians, nurses, and practitioners on how to enhance their patient’s overall experience and become more fulfilled with their own lives. Dr. Orsini has authored several papers on the topics of communication in medicine, enhancing the patient experience and delivering tragic news. His recently published book titled “It’s All in the Delivery – Improving  Healthcare Starting With a Single Conversation” is now available on Amazon. He is a frequent keynote speaker at medical and business events, including an upcoming TEDx presentation entitled-Improving Healthcare Starts with a Single Conversation. His weekly podcast “Difficult Conversations – Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician” hit the Top 100 podcasts on Apple in just 1 week.   For More Information on The Orsini Way: Theorsiniway.com The Orsini Way - Facebook The Orsini Way - LinkedIn It’s All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony Orsini Difficult Conversations – Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician podcast For more information of the Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, visit our website at www.nrcac.org   Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

When a poetry anthology was slid under young Betts' cell door 23 years ago is when the Million Book Project -- an endeavor to slide thousands of world-opening books to readers in prisons across the country -- really took root. Betts is an award-winning poet and author of several poetry collections, including Felon: Poems, Shahid Reads His Own Palm, and Bastards of the Reagan Era. His Memoir, A Question of Freedom: A Memoir of Learning, Survival, and Coming of Age in Prison was awarded the 2010 NAACP Image Award for Non-fiction. Betts also served on the Coordinating Council of the Office of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention under President Barack Obama. He continues to work as a poet, lawyer, public speaker, and artist.  You can learn more about his work here.

Are you looking to add another tool to the mental health services you are providing at the CAC? Do you struggle with those kiddos who cannot regulate and are unable to take part in the systems that need to hear from them? Sensory Motor Arousal Treatment (SMART) is an innovative mental health therapy for complexly traumatized children and adolescents for whom regulation of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal life is a primary problem.  In this second part of our 2-part series, we discuss SMART as a treatment option for CAC’s, the benefits it can have to the children and families they serve, and how it can be implemented into a mental health program.   Guests:  Dr. Elizabeth Warner, Ed.M, Psy,D Full bio:  https://smartmovespartners.com/smartmoves-team-source-for-training-in-smart/   Shyra Williams, LMSW, ACTP Full bio:  https://cac-ottawa.org/staff/shyra-williams/ Host: Tony DeVincenzo, MA NRCAC Training Specialist Full bio:  https://www.nrcac.org/about/our-team/ Mentioned in this episode: Ed & Nancy Hanenburg Children’s Advocacy Center website https://cac-ottawa.org/ SMARTmoves website https://smartmovespartners.com/ www.nrcac.org   Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Are you looking to add another tool to the mental health services you are providing at the CAC? Do you struggle with those kiddos who cannot regulate and are unable to take part in the systems that need to hear from them? Sensory Motor Arousal Treatment (SMART) is an innovative mental health therapy for complexly traumatized children and adolescents for whom regulation of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal life is a primary problem. In this episode, In the first part if this 2-part series, we speak  with Anne Westcott of Smartmoves, LLC in Massachusetts.  As one of the developers of SMART, Anne discusses the development of SMART and the foundational information needed to better understand SMART as a treatment option.  In this second part of the  series, we discuss SMART as a treatment option for CAC’s, the benefits it can have to the children and families they serve, and how it can be implemented into a mental health program. Guests:  Anne Westcott, LICSW Full bio:  https://smartmovespartners.com/smartmoves-team-source-for-training-in-smart/ Host: Tony DeVincenzo, MA NRCAC Training Specialist Full bio:  https://www.nrcac.org/about/our-team/ Mentioned in this episode: Smartmoves, LLC website https://smartmovespartners.com/ www.nrcac.org   Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Becoming accredited with the National Children's Alliance has a lot of value for CACs, but the process can seem daunting. Darcy Fluharty and Shyra Williams from the Hanenburg CAC in Holland, MI discuss with us the benefits they've experienced in their over 20 years of being an accredited CAC and share some tips on how to best prepare for the accreditation process. - Darcy Fluharty is the Executive Director of the Hanenburg CAC in Holland, MI. Shyra Williams is the Program Director of the Hanenburg CAC. - Mentioned in this episode: Hanenburg CAC - Website, Facebook, Instagram NRCAC - Website, Facebook MRCAC - Website, Facebook SRCAC - Website, Facebook WRCAC - Website NCA - Website, Facebook, Twitter - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

MDT facilitation and coordination presents unique challenges on the best of days, let alone during crisis. On this episode Tony speaks with Greg Flett of the National Children's Advocacy Center about the role of the team facilitator, what coordinating MDTs looks like, and how to approach this role during COVID-19. - Greg Flett is a Senior Program Manager for the Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, a program of the National Children's Advocacy Center. He has formerly been a CAC Director at centers in New York and Colorado, and was previously an Outreach Coordinator at the Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center. - Mentioned in this episode: Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center - Website, Facebook - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, courthouses across the country have adjusted to doing at least some of their business remotely—with litigants in one place, judges and lawyers in another. Even as jurisdictions start to emerge from lockdown, many courts have continued to do at least some of their business remotely as a way to minimize crowding and maintain social distance. This episode of In Practice focuses on a specific example of video conferencing—its use at initial appearances in adult criminal court. The conversation looks at this practice—which some jurisdictions implemented long before Covid-19—from the perspective of defense practitioners, examining both pros and cons. In discussion with host Rob Wolf are members of the Center for Court Innovation's Criminal Defense Initiatives team, Lisa Vavonese, deputy director, and Liz Ling, coordinator. This episode is funded in part by Grant No. 2017-YA-BX-K004 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this podcast episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Leading within the CAC model - no matter your role - is complex under normal circumstances. During a crisis, this complexity is heightened, and the decision must be made about what kind of leader you want to be. Martha Lask joins us on this episode to discuss taking a leadership stance in a crisis situation. - Martha Lask, MSOD, PCC, is an Organizational Development and Coaching consultant in the Philadelphia area. She has collaborated with NRCAC to develop and facilitate the Leadership, Exchange, and Coaching project since 2003. - Mentioned in this episode: Martha Lask's website Leadership, Exchange & Coaching Project - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

Rural and Resourceful Rural Children's Advocacy Centers across the US are faced with determining how to provide direct services to children and families with limited resources in often uniquely large service areas. In this episode, Melissa Brunner talks with two rural CAC Directors in Georgia, who are part of a larger group of rural directors participating in a Rural Think Tank project. These directors share how they handle the challenges of finding creative ways to provide services as well as highlighting how they want to shift the narratives surrounding rural CAC's. Natima Walker is the Director of The Greenhouse CAC in Dalton, Georgia. Amy Boney, MSW, is the Director of The Lighthouse CAC in Americus, Georgia. Melissa Brunner is a former CAC and State Chapter Executive Director and is currently a Regional Training Specialist for Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Recorded remotely on August 13, 2020. ----- Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).

CACs work hard to provide high quality services to children and families, as well as build relationships with other service organizations to create a collaborative network for the community. But how do we make ourselves known, so those who need us know where to go? David Johnston from Deirdre's House joins us to discuss the Game of Life, a unique way to familiarize children with the services available in their community. - David Johnston is the Community Liaison and Resource Specialist for Deirdre's House in Morris County, NJ. - For more information on the Game of Life program, visit the program website. - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

What does it mean to lead through a crisis? In this episode, Tony has a conversation with Interim Executive Director Paul DiLorenzo about what it looks like to lead a CAC through our current unprecedented times. - Paul DiLorenzo, ACSW, MSLP is the Interim Executive Director of both the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center. - Mentioned in this episode: Philadelphia Children's Alliance - Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn Virtual Training Series - stay tuned to PCA's Facebook page for information on upcoming trainings - - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

The Hake Report, Fri. 6/12/20: James is wearing a beautiful T-shirt with the “Confederate battle flag” on it. No decent people are for taking it down! Apologies and weakness invite punishment and injustice. Chaz in Seattle is an example of that cowardice.  Toward the end: Walmart to stop its few stores in bad areas from keeping ‘multicultural' beauty products in locked display cases. DOJ's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention stats show disproportionate offenses by certain groups!  Caller Log, courtesy of Jesse's producer, Nick Earl from Michigan talks about the confederate flag. George from Chicago, IL talks on BLM in Chicago and their clash with Mexicans. Scott from Ohio says he is one of the few people standing up for his ancestors/America. Beta Boot Camp from Boston, MA has a great call — thank you, Richie!  Elliot from Vancouver, Canada has the story of how he woke up from being a liberal. Louie from Idaho talks about the meaning of the thirteen stars on the confederate flag. Joe K. from Phoenix, AZ comments on the confederate flag, calling James ignorant, and tries to pull a “gotcha” about James citing FBI stats when he dismissed Joe's last time.  LIVE VIDEO: YouTube | DLive | Periscope | Facebook | Mixer | Twitch PODCAST: Apple | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Stitcher | Spotify | PodBean | Google ... Call in! 888-775-3773, live Sunday through Friday 9 AM (Los Angeles) thehakereport.com/show  BLOG: https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2020/6/12/the-rebel-flag-represents-love-and-respect-of-the-south-fri-61220  VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kPHrKQ3XgY4 Also see Hake News from JLP's show today.   

In the second half of this two-part episode on mobile CACs, Stacy Osborn joins us from one of the new mobile CACs to discuss what it's like to operate one, and the impact it has had on MDT members and the community. - Stacy Osborn is the director of Safe Against Violence, a program of Delaware Opportunities, the community action agency in Delaware County, NY. - For more information on Delaware County's mobile CAC, contact Stacy directly at (866) 457-7233. - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

CACs face a number of issues with service accessibility, especially in rural and remote areas. New York has recently rolled out 7 new mobile CACs to help bridge the accessibility gap. In the first half of this two-part episode, Melaney Szklenka from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services joins us to discuss the development and implementation process of these new additions. - Melaney Scklenka supervises the Children and Family Safety Unit of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. - For more information on the mobile CAC program, contact Melaney directly at melaney.scklenka@ocfs.ny.gov or (518) 486-7674. - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

Transitioning Services During COVID-19. Children's Advocacy Centers across the US are faced with determining how to transition in-person direct services for children and families to a process that takes precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19. In this episode, Jerri Sites talks with Dr. Paula Wolfteich, Intervention and Clinical Director of the National Children's Advocacy Center. Paula shares how NCAC has transitioned their services in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Paula is the Intervention and Clinical Director at the National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) in Huntsville, AL. Paula is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a practitioner, trainer, and researcher in the field of child maltreatment. She has experience working within child protective agencies and Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) conducting psychological evaluations, forensic interviews, therapy, program evaluation, and research. She has also had over 10 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level teaching courses primarily in child and developmental psychology, assessment and child therapies. Recorded remotely on April 30, 2020. --- Music credits: "Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ This podcast is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components, operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse, this podcast (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided).

The majority of children seen at CACs are of school age, so what can we do to engage schools in the healing process while respecting the privacy of victims and their families? Nicole Ledoux and Meghan Noyes from the Granite State Children's Alliance join us this episode to discuss the New Hampshire state chapter's efforts to connect CACs with schools to support victims with their Helping Ensure Appropriate Response to Trauma (H.E.A.R.T.) Program. - Nicole Ledoux is the Victim Services Quality Assurance Director of the Granite State Children's Alliance. Meghan Noyes is the Director of Program Services of the Granite State Children's Alliance. - Mentioned in this episode: Granite State Children's Alliance - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube For more information on the H.E.A.R.T. Program, contact Nicole at nledoux@cac-nh.org or Meghan at mnoyes@cac-nh.org - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

Have you ever stopped to think about what the phrase, “school to prison pipeline” really means? What about who it affects? Chances are unless an issue affects you or your loved ones personally, it’s not at the top of your priority list of concerns. Sara and Misasha have been tackling election issues, and this particular one took center stage during the first round at the Democratic Presidential Debates last July.  If we fix our school system, we have a better chance of fixing the current prison pipeline. Listen in to this heart-wrenching exploration of the link between education and incarceration. Show Highlights: According to a 2003 report by the Bureau of Justice: 68% of state prison inmates in Colorado did not receive a high school diploma. 41% of inmates in the nation’s state and federal prisons and local jails had dropped out of school. This is the last report filed but these numbers continue to be referenced by the government. Most studies estimate the rate of incarcerated people who have not received a high school diploma at 65% - 74%. For many, prison is replacing higher education. ‘School to prison pipeline’ is “a term that describes how American kids get pushed out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems”, according to a 2015 report by AJ+ and The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization that focuses on the criminal justice system. The ‘push out’ often starts with zero-tolerance policies that result in harsh punishments like out-of-school suspensions. Sara and Misasha discuss the long-term negative impacts that a student experiences upon being suspended. Getting an education reduces the chances of imprisonment and also reduces the chance for repeat offenses. African Americans and Latinos are disproportionately caught up in the criminal justice system. Together, they made up half of the US prisoners in 2017 but represent a combined 32% of the general population. Reducing suspensions must be a key part of disrupting the school to prison pipeline. Research shows that being suspended just once in 9th grade doubles the likelihood that a student will drop out of high school. Many want to blame the schools for the problem, but we’re not giving schools the money, resources, and training to create and enforce policies. Homelife and parent involvement are crucial to addressing student behavior and recidivism. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the US Department of Justice report that more than 230,000 children aged 14 and under were arrested in 2017. The disproportionately harsh discipline that black children encounter often begins when children are literally in or just transitioning out of diapers.  Data indicates that preschoolers (ages 2-4) are being expelled from their learning setting at three or four times the rate of children in grades K-12. Black preschoolers are three times more likely to be suspended than their peers. Black children are disproportionately the victims of exclusionary discipline. There is no evidence that black children have worse behavior than their peers. Studies reveal that black children are more often disciplined for subjective behaviors and white children are more likely to be disciplined for objective behaviors. Misasha shares the meaning of ‘consent decree’ and how it applies to the US Department of Justice and communities regarding disparity in school discipline. An astounding 33 states don’t have a minimum age for criminal liability. This makes it legal to prosecute a 5-year old in juvenile court. South Carolina has a minimum age of 6. In another five states, the minimum age is 7. Examples of the outrageous handcuffing and zip-tying of our children. The Trump administration rescinded Obama-era school discipline guidance, misleadingly citing school safety concerns. This effort came after the US Department of Education made clear that civil rights enforcement isn’t a priority. How do we protect more 1st and 2nd graders from being criminalized? Sara shares some ideas about where we need to start. Familiar yourself with your school’s policies on discipline. Resources / Links: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW US! Dear White Women Podcast GET ON OUR INSIDER’S LIST! Sign up for our weekly emails! Dear White Women Website Email: hello@dearwhitewomen.com Please Give Us a Like on Facebook! Instagram Follow Us! Twitter Follow Us! Colorado’s House of Pod Women of Color Incubator Sara’s a Mentor NOW! Applications Are Open Until May 8 FREE 6-Week Program Email Becca@houseofpod.org Suggested Episodes Related to Income Inequality: 47: The Changing Face of Insurance: Why You Should Care 49: Why Are We Talking About Income Inequality When The Economy Is Strong? 50: Why Aren't Black Kids Playing Baseball? 52: What Happens When You're Sick and Poor: Healthcare in the United States 57: It All Starts Here: Educational Inequality Suggested Episodes Related to Criminal Justice: 37: Criminal Justice: Jaw-Dropping Stats You Should Know About 38: Criminal Justice: 15 Going on 28 41: Ji Seon Song: Understanding and Navigating the Juvenile Legal System

This is the episode that almost WASN'T! However, We Made It Work.Special Guest Dr. Jeff Thomas Jeff Thomas, Psy.D., NCC, Assistant Professor of Counseling & Training Director Ottawa University Adjunct Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering, Arizona State University Instructor Arizona State Fire School Dr. Jeff Thomas received his Doctor of Psychology Degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He is internationally recognized as an expert in the areas of juvenile firesetting and adult arson. Dr. Thomas has consulted with both the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the National Association of State Fire Marshals to help establish standards of care for mental health interventions with juvenile firesetters. He is currently the chair of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Sub-committee on Juvenile Firesetter Intervention. Dr. Thomas has worked with numerous fire service and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and Canada regarding critical incident stress management and post-traumatic stress disorder. He has also worked in numerous healthcare settings including private practice, hospitals, a state hospital, group homes, and residential treatment centers. He has held positions with both the City of Goodyear and City of Phoenix Fire Departments. Dr. Thomas also served as an interim emergency manager for the City of Goodyear. Dr. Thomas was formerly the Chair of Fire Administration at Arizona State University and Director of Fire Science at Estrella Mountain Community College. He is a member of the Technical Committee for NFPA 1035 Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications. Dr. Thomas is a member of and a Past President of the Arizona Psychological Association. He is a recipient of the Aaron & Mathilda Canter Award for Distinguished Contributions to Professional PsychologyJeff is co-author of two books:Case Studies for the Emergency Responder: Psychological, Ethical, and Leadership Dimensions.Responding to Psychological Emergencies: A Field GuideStation 4:Captain Kevin Wilson, Fire Engineer Mike Felts, Firefighter Tyler Dobbs.

Flashback! This episode, we're releasing the first ever pilot we recorded for this podcast, an interview with Bethany Cottrell, former Executive Director of Merrimack County Advocacy Center in New Hampshire, on Peer Review for Forensic Interviewers. Bethany joins us to discuss the importance of Peer Review, as well as how CACs in New Hampshire have structured Peer Review on the local and statewide levels. - Bethany Cottrell is the Human Services Director for Merrimack County, NH. She was previously the Executive Director of the Merrimack County Advocacy Center. - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

Conversations about cultural competency and implicit bias are difficult to have, but are crucial to effectively working on cases and within the MDT. Rashida Cartwright-Thigpen and Dr. Beth Reiman, Co-Chairs of the Cultural Competency Workgroup at the Children's Advocacy Center at Westchester Institute for Human Development, join us this month to talk about their work in establishing a committed, focused, and ongoing conversation about culture and bias in their CAC. - Rashida Cartwright-Thigpen is an Assistant County Attorney in Westchester County, NY, and has been a practicing attorney for over 18 years. Beth Reiman, PhD, LCSW-R, is the Coordinator of Forensic and Clinical Services at the Children's Advocacy Center at Westchester Institute for Human Development, as well as an Assistant Professor at New York Medical College and an Adjunct Professor at City University of New York. - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! - Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

What is the difference between equity and equality? What does it mean to provide true access to services for all children, and how can we get there? The Equity Council, developed by the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center, is committed to fostering a culture of equity in the CAC movement. Councilmembers Corey Brodsky and Leigha Shoup join us to discuss what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean in the context of CACs and their crucial role in seeing children, families, CAC staff, and communities thrive. - Corey Brodsky, MA, is the Program Manager for Chapter Development & Partnerships at the Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center.  Leigha Shoup, MS, is the former Director of the Child Advocacy Center of West Central Ohio. - Mentioned in this episode: Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center - Website, Facebook, Ideas for Reducing Disparities in Care one-pager Child Advocacy Center of West Central Ohio - Website Intercultural Development Inventory - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.  

CACs and MDTs often encounter cases involving a child who acts out against another child. While the CAC model is well-suited to respond to these cases, teams struggle to develop programs to effectively identify and respond to Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors. Leslie Slingsby of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center sat down with us to discuss her work in developing YPSB programs. - Leslie Slingsby, LSW is the Executive Director of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County, PA. She was also the founding director of the Bucks County Children's Advocacy Center. lslingsby@missionkidscac.org - Mentioned in this episode: NRCAC's Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors Conference National Children's Alliance resources on YPSB National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth University of Oklahoma's Center on Child Abuse and Neglect Mission Kids - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

How can we as leaders empower those around us and develop future leaders in the CAC world? In the latest episode of Team Talk, Tony interviews Kori Stephens of the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center about what coaching is versus what it is not, the benefits of the coaching mindset, and how to truly practice deep listening and asking powerful questions. - Kori Stephens, MPH is the Project Director for the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, and is currently in the process of becoming an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.   - Mentioned in this episode: FranklinCovey – Stephen Covey’s Listening Continuum from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Michael Bungay Stanier – The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever Greg McKeown – Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Karen Kimsey-House, Henry Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandhal, Laura Whitworth - Coactive Coaching: The Proven Framework for Transformative Conversations at Work and in Life Mike Robbins – Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance (Book and TED Talk) MRCAC - EduNet Webinars, Leading Engaged Teams project   Additional suggested resources: Brené Brown – Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging; Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.; Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Marilee Adams & Marshall Goldsmith – Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life Todd Kashdan & Robert Biswas-Diener – The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment Learning Journeys – Website Coaches Training Institute – Website Box of Crayons Consulting - Website -  Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.

Children and families who have experienced the effects of abuse need immediate, high quality, specialized care. However, a number of factors can stand in the way - provider availability, patient schedules, travel requirements, and more. Jennifer Rolls Reutz, MPH joins us on this episode to discuss how Tele-Mental Health can help break down barriers between this crucial mental health care and those who need it. - Jennifer Rolls Reutz, MPH is the Co-Director of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare at the Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, and the Rural Mental Health Initiative project manager at the Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center.  -   Mentioned in this episode: Western Regional Children's Advocacy Center - Five-Part Webinar Series on Tele-Mental Health  Jennifer Rolls Reutz, MPH is the Co-Director of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare at the Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, and the Rural Mental Health Initiative project manager at the Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center.  - Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at tony@nrcac.org. - Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2016-CI-FX-K003 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.