Michael’s SHINE Story: Healing with Doctor Who
Billy Pilgrim, the protagonist in Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse Five, is described as having “come unstuck in time.” His life was no longer linear. He jumped …
Sasha’s SHINE Story: The view from the mountaintop
I believe that a person doesn’t have to know how they are going to climb their “mountain,” they just need to know that they are …
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Keystone CACs spring into Child Abuse Prevention Month
Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) and other child welfare organizations nationwide recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month each April. Traditionally, awareness month events include wearing blue (#WearBlueDay), …
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For children who’ve been abused, how can we make sure they have the future they deserve?
This is a question Laura asks herself a lot because she was sexually abused as a child—just like one out of every ten children. Laura …
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Facility Dog “Cleared” to Work at Clearfield County CAC
March 29, 2021 CLEARFIELD, PA—Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers and Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County (CAC-CC) Director Mary Tatum are pleased to announce the …
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Childline reports of suspected abuse down 22% from previous year
March 22, 2021 According to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, last year saw a 22% drop in cases of child abuse, likely a result of …
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VOCA “fix” bill on track to U.S. Senate
March 18, 2021 Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1652 to secure ongoing funding for victim service agencies across the nation. The Victims …
Abbie Newman Represents Mission Kids CAC and PA Chapter at White House Human Trafficking Summit
January 30, 2020—CEO of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Chapter of Children’s Advocacy …