Child Advocacy Center of Niagara
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara is one of more than 100 victim service providers to receive a technology grant from the New York State Office of Victim Services. The grant will support updating of computer and other equipment used by CAC staff to assist victims of child abuse and other crimes to file compensation claims for medical bills, … Continue reading
The impact of trauma and abuse was center stage at last night’s Oscars.
Vice President Joe Biden asked the audience to take the pledge: “The pledge says I will intervene in situations where consent has not or cannot be given. Let’s change the culture, … Continue reading
Every year children die under circumstances where unsafe sleep conditions may have played a role. Babies sleep safest alone, on their backs, in a crib with a firm mattress. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has issued a new video on safe sleep and reducing the risk of SIDS. … Continue reading
StopBullying.gov has launched a free online bullying prevention and response training course. This professional development tool provides guidance on how to take a public health approach to bullying prevention through long-term, communitywide prevention strategies. The self-directed training allows stakeholders to test their knowledge on the latest research, … Continue reading
Safe Harbour Project Newsletter Available.
The Niagara County Safe Harbour Project addresses child trafficking through:
case management support for survivors
technical assistance and consultation to service providers
trauma counseling and other support services
education and training
The project is a partnership between the Niagara County Department of Social Services and the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara, … Continue reading
All social workers and other professionals who work with people who have experienced trauma are at risk of being personally impacted by that trauma. Secondary traumatic stress (STS), vicarious trauma (VT) and re-traumatization are common among helping professionals. When we hear the term trauma-informed care we typically think about how to avoid re-traumatizing our clients. … Continue reading
Find out the latest about the Child Advocacy Center and visit last year in review.
Child Advocacy Center February 2016 newsletter
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Team members from PetSmart’s Lockport store deliver stuffed animals to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s Child Advocacy Center of Niagara. The animals – “Chance” and “Lucky” – were donated by the store’s customers and will bring cheer and comfort to child victims of trauma and abuse during the holiday season and beyond. … Continue reading
