Child Advocacy Center of Niagara
Written by Britney McCarthy, MSW Intern, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
September is a time to create space for remembrance, learning, and reflection as we recognize the history and lasting impacts of residential and boarding schools on Indigenous children, … Continue reading
The shift back to school brings a lot of changes for families. There are new routines, environments, and relationships. Kids meet new teachers, coaches, bus drivers, and friends. There may be new activities after school, extracurricular meetings, sports practices, or after school childcare. … Continue reading
When a friend shares something serious, like being hurt or abused, it can be a lot to take in. This is a big and important moment, and it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions.
It is important kids know how to respond in a caring, … Continue reading
Every April, communities across the country come together to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and protecting the most vulnerable among us: our children. This month is not only about acknowledging the existence of abuse, … Continue reading
January is nationally recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
The CAC of Niagara is home to the Niagara County Safe Harbour Program for youth experiencing trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. A goal of the program is to help educate kids and prevent abuse. … Continue reading
Resiliency, Gratitude, and Peace. These are our wishes for you this Holiday Season. Prevention is our wish for the children in our community, and you can help make that wish come true!
Resiliency
According to an article published by the Center on the Developing Child from Harvard University, … Continue reading
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is right around the corner. We are taking a moment to discuss the effects of domestic violence on children.
Domestic violence is violence that occurs between people in a relationship. It can include hitting, kicking, biting, slapping, … Continue reading
Transitioning back to school can be stressful for a child and their caregivers, especially if it’s a new start or new school. Children who are sensitive or have development delays may need extra time to adjust to the new schedule, routine, … Continue reading
Most people don’t realize that Shaken Baby Syndrome is the leading cause of head trauma deaths in children under the age of 5 in the United States. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) happens when someone violently shakes a baby causing bleeding around the brain. … Continue reading
What is it?
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or labor services against his/her will.
Sex trafficking has been found in a wide variety of venues within the sex industry, … Continue reading
