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Pandemic-related shutdowns lead to substantial decrease in forensic interviews regarding allegations of child abuse
Huntsville, Alabama – The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) saw a 10.3% decline in the number of children interviewed following allegations of abuse in 2020 compared to 2019. This decline is mainly attributed to the initial shutdown in March and April of 2020 when most businesses and schools were closed due to the initial COVID-19…
Read MoreFood Assistance Resources
Food Assistance Resources Current as of March 18, 2020 This list is for assistance in Madison County (including the cities of Huntsville and Madison). It is current as of March 18, 2020. Availability may change. Please call the food assistance provider before going to the location. Call 211 for food assistance information outside of Madison…
Read MoreSexual abuse prevention training available for adults
Huntsville, AL – The National Children’s Advocacy Center is offering a sexual abuse prevention training course for adults at the end of April. The Stewards of Children® training class will take place Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm at the National Children’s Advocacy Center campus on Pratt Avenue. This training is appropriate for any…
Read MoreSecondary Traumatic Stress video series
We Want to Hear from You! Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (SRCAC), a program of the NCAC, is developing a video series on the potentially negative impacts of secondary traumatic stress (STS) and vicarious trauma (VT) on individuals and supervisors who work in the field of child abuse. The series will feature interviews with experts…
Read More2019 Community Superheroes Nominations Are Open
Huntsville, AL – Nominations are now open for the National Children’s Advocacy Center Community Superheroes award. This award spotlights individuals going above and beyond to make a difference in our community. Areas of service include education, military, community advocacy, and the medical field. Nominees must be 21 years or older, a resident of Madison County,…
Read MoreStudy shows positive traits and psychological strengths provide key resource for youth recovering from trauma
Written by Sherry Hamby, with assistance from Elizabeth Taylor, Kimberly Mitchell, Lisa Jones, and Chris Newlin Huntsville, AL – The National Children’s Advocacy Center partnered with Life Paths Research Center and the University of New Hampshire to identify and study the psychological strengths that help youth recover from victimization and other adversities. This project was…
Read MoreFrançoise Mathieu signs on as keynote presenter for the 35th International Symposium on Child Abuse
Huntsville, AL – Françoise Mathieu, Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Co-Executive Director of TEND, will present the keynote address this spring at the 35th International Symposium on Child Abuse. This session will take a deep dive into the issues of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma experienced by so many in the child maltreatment field. Mathieu…
Read MoreNCAC Training Center announces training dates for 2019
Huntsville, AL – The NCAC Training Center is announcing dates and locations for open registration trainings in 2019. These classes will take place at the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, AL; Kiawah Island, SC; Santa Fe, NM; and Burlington, VT. Registration for these trainings will be announced soon. The NCAC Training Center will offer…
Read MoreApply Now! Scholarship applications are now being accepted for Symposium
Huntsville, AL – Individuals and Multidisciplinary Teams can now apply for scholarships to attend the 35th International Symposium on Child Abuse. The deadline for applications is November 28, 2018. Scholarships include admission to Symposium, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, refreshment breaks, hospitality and networking events, and transportation between official hotels and Symposium venues. Travel to Huntsville, Alabama and lodging are not…
Read MoreRegistration open for the 35th International Symposium on Child Abuse
Huntsville, AL – Registration is now open for the 35th International Symposium on Child Abuse. The Symposium will take place March 18-21, 2019 in Huntsville, AL. A discounted rate is available to those who register before January 18, 2019. Registration includes transportation to and from the Symposium venue from partner hotels. This year’s keynote address will…
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