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Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union donations to CAC

The Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union recently held Youth Month, where young credit union members were taught about the importance of saving money for the future and giving back to the community. Every time Greater Niagara FCU members visited the Military Road or Ward Road locations during the month of April, … Continue reading

Preventing Human Trafficking: Resources for the Hospitality Industry

Employees in the hospitality industry are in a unique position to help protect children and adults from human trafficking. Hotels and motels are commonly reported venues for human trafficking.
According to the Polaris Project, “industry leaders are increasingly recognizing the unique role they can play in preventing and disrupting this crime.” … Continue reading

Child Advocacy Center of Niagara latest newsletter

Did you know? The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara provided education and outreach to over 3,000 people in 2016 and provided over 9,000 case management services to children and families. Learn more about us in our latest newsletter. CAC of Niagara April 2017 Newsletter … Continue reading

Niagara County Department of Social Services Staff “Wear Blue”

The staff of Niagara County Department of Social Services will “Wear Blue” on April 21, 2017 to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness Month. Staff, by wearing blue, show their commitment to prevent child abuse and support strong families. Commissioner Anthony J. Restaino also asked staff to wear a blue ribbon throughout the month as a symbol to raise awareness of the problem of child abuse. … Continue reading

Child Safety Seat Check available

The New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee announced free child car seat inspections and assistance through April.
Child Safety Seat Check’s will be held in two Niagara County locations:

April 23, 2017 – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. … Continue reading

Training on Investigating and Prosecuting Abusive Head Trauma

Responding to increasing numbers of reports of suspected abusive head trauma resulting in death or debilitating physical injury requires cooperation between medical, law enforcement, social services and legal professionals. While medical evidence and diagnosis play a critical role, law enforcement and social services personnel must conduct careful and thorough investigations. … Continue reading

Painting with Spirit

Painting with Spirit with Brave Spirit Arts will host two “Paint Parties” to benefit the Family Violence Intervention Project.
The first, to be held on February 8, 2017, is for adults. The second, held March 1, 2017, is strictly for kids! … Continue reading

Human Trafficking/ CSEC 101 training available

Do you know how to detect human trafficking? Learn about child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children. Recognize the myths that surround this concerning issue and the red flags that suggest that a child is at risk.
Human Trafficking/CSEC 101 is a two-hour introduction to the problem of child trafficking.   … Continue reading

Stewards of Children

Program integrates stories of sexual abuse survivors with the perspective of professionals who interface daily with the problem of sexual abuse 
One in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they turn 18 with 90 percent of them abused by someone they know.  … Continue reading