Winter 2022: Going to court for kids, peer review for victim advocates, member highlights…and more!
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Yes, you can keep your kids safer online. Here are 5 easy ways.
Today’s kids are among the first people in history to grow up with near constant access to the internet. From “Hey Siri, tell me a …
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Child sex trafficking is closer to home than you might think—maybe even in your home.
Knowing the signs of child sex trafficking is everybody’s business. That’s the message Children’s Advocacy Centers nationwide sent during the month of January, officially designated …
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2020-21 Annual Report: A Future Full of Promise
We are pleased to release our first-ever annual report, which highlights PennCAC’s training, outreach, and member support initiatives from the last fiscal year. Click the …
Law enforcement partners—local heroes who LEAD in making a difference to child abuse victims in Pennsylvania
One way that Pennsylvania communities can say thank you to police officers and other law enforcement personnel on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) this weekend …
Updated Statewide “Standards” for Child Abuse Investigation Announced
“The importance of professional collaboration when responding to a report of suspected child abuse cannot be overstated,” PennCAC Executive Director Chris Kirchner said. “These resources will assist counties to create and maintain a coordinated response that puts the needs of the child first, and ensure that law enforcement, child welfare, prosecution, and medical professionals are collaborating throughout the life of a case.”
CSEC Curriculum Development-Request For Proposals
Project: Seeking experienced consultant to develop curriculum for Investigating Commercial and Sexual Exploitation of Children in the state of PA. Project will include writing curriculum, …
Fall 2021 Newsletter
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Taylor’s SHINE Story: Seeing the light, using the light
Many high school graduates don’t remember their required health class—or only recall feeling embarrassed by the “body talk”—but for child sexual abuse survivor Taylor Ecker, …
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Heather’s SHINE Story: The power of paying attention
These days, the simple things are what matter most to Heather Ansell. The truly simple things—colors, shapes, textures. The way dewdrops gather at the edge …
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