National Children's Alliance

The countdown is on to protect children from the impact of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) cuts. These cuts will have an effect on victim services across the nation, including Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) at risk of cutting back resources or shutting their doors. ? Learn more and share this post with your networks, and tell Congress to pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) in the House to protect CACs and provide access for victims to get the support they need: https://lnkd.in/eqJYHJG

On the latest episode of our One in Ten podcast, we spoke with Dr. Zirui Song, an Associate Professor of Healthcare Policy and Medicine at Harvard Medical School, about the extensive impact of firearm injuries on children and their families. Dr. Song shares findings from his research, which reveals that not only do surviving children face increased physical pain, psychiatric disorders, and substance use, but their families also suffer substantial mental health impacts and financial strains. Listen now and subscribe to One in Ten: https://lnkd.in/gcWXFmVq

There are only a few days left until this Friday's (September 20, 2024) abstract submission deadline for our 2025 Leadership Conference! Share your knowledge to help people in the Children's Advocacy Center movement, either in person in Washington, D.C. June 9-11, 2025, or you can connect with attendees virtually from your home office! Send us your workshop idea, a detailed description of it, and three to five learning objectives for your potential audience, which are administrators, coordinators, and board members of CACs, State Chapters, and multidisciplinary teams. Please also share this with someone you know with the expertise to elevate practice in our field! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g43UXHZd

"A cut of this magnitude will have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on survivors." NCA CEO Teresa Huizar was featured in The Washington Post about the impact of Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) cuts to victim services across the country, like Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs), at risk of cutting back resources or shutting their doors. Read on to learn more, share this with your network, and tell Congress to pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) in the House to protect CACs and provide access for victims to get the support they need: https://lnkd.in/grkv6Z_u

??Open NCA Job Alert?? ??Grant Writer (remote position): Prepares and submits funding proposals and grant applications, identifies funding sources, and may assist in program development/project design. Must have at least 3 years of experience as a grant writer for a non-profit. ??Interested in making an impact for kids on a national scale, and taking the next step in your career in the movement? Check out the job description and posting below to learn more, and apply ASAP, or forward to someone in your network who may be a good fit for this position: https://lnkd.in/g4FhE9T2

Why does belonging matter? How can we, as child abuse professionals, effectively incorporate belonging for children who have face adversities to foster better outcomes? Learn more on the latest episode of our One in Ten podcast where we speak with Gaelin Elmore, former NFL player, youth advocate, speaker, and "belonging champion." Listen now to the full episode and subscribe to One in Ten: https://lnkd.in/d2izGwry Watch the full video episode: https://lnkd.in/gq9Nh4Aa Learn more about Gaelin: https://lnkd.in/gMehNKqz

?These are the real words of a kid served by an NCA-accredited center. Through our Youth Feedback Survey, we're hearing from them in their own words. Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) listen to children. CACs also help them process what's happened to them and build a foundation for life after abuse so they can go back to being kids. ??Learn more about what we do in our Healing, Justice, & Trust report: https://loom.ly/cytrzy8

For decades and across nearly 1,000 communities nationwide, Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) have provided evidence-based, child-centered care for children victimized by abuse and SUPPORT for their families. Unless Congress acts, CACs will be forced to cut down on services and even close their doors due to drastic funding cuts from the Crime Victims Fund. Reps. Ann Wagner, Nathaniel Moran, Debbie Dingell, Stephanie Bice, and Jim Costa introduced the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) in the House to protect CACs and provide access for victims to get the support they need. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Richard Durbin also introduced its companion bill in the Senate. The CVFSA is backed by 141 bipartisan co-sponsors and our goal is to reach 218 by the end of September. Help make a difference in our fight for stable and sustained funding for children in desperate need of victim services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqJYHJG

Despite Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) serving many more victims of child sexual abuse than child physical abuse, federal data show the latter is far more common, potentially indicating CACs without a specialized response to physical abuse may be unequipped to serve a large population of child victims of abuse within their jurisdictions. Check out our guide to learn how CACs can better deliver evidence-based intervention designed to meet the specific needs of victims of physical abuse. Then, share with your networks:?https://loom.ly/aieOktU

Why does belonging matter? In the latest episode of One in Ten podcast, NCA CEO Teresa Huizar speaks with Gaelin Elmore, former NFL player, youth advocate, speaker, and "belonging champion." We explore the significant impact of belonging on children who have faced adversities, and how child abuse professionals can incorporate belonging into their work to foster better outcomes. Listen now and subscribe to One in Ten: https://lnkd.in/d2izGwry Learn more about Gaelin: https://lnkd.in/gMehNKqz