NRCAC Team Talk

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Still searching for that elusive perfect forensic interview? In this second episode of our two-part conversation with Michele Thames and Christina Rouse, forensic interviewers from V…

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Is your team searching for the perfect forensic interview? Although a “perfect” outcome might not be possible, the journey is important. In this episode, I speak with two forensic in…

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In the last five years, over 1 million children have received forensic interview services at Child Advocacy Centers across the United States.  In the first of four episodes dedicated…

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The professionals responding to child abuse allegations in their communities are routinely placed in situations where they need to have difficult conversations with children, parents…

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Are you looking to add another tool to the mental health services you are providing at the CAC? Do you struggle with those kiddos who cannot regulate and are unable to take part in t…

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Are you looking to add another tool to the mental health services you are providing at the CAC? Do you struggle with those kiddos who cannot regulate and are unable to take part in t…

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Becoming accredited with the National Children's Alliance has a lot of value for CACs, but the process can seem daunting. Darcy Fluharty and Shyra Williams from the Hanenburg CAC in …

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MDT facilitation and coordination presents unique challenges on the best of days, let alone during crisis. On this episode, Tony speaks with Greg Flett of the National Children's Adv…

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Leading within the CAC model - no matter your role - is complex under normal circumstances. During a crisis, this complexity is heightened, and the decision must be made about what k…

CACs work hard to provide high quality services to children and families, as well as build relationships with other service organizations to create a collaborative network for the community. But how …

What does it mean to lead through a crisis? In this episode, Tony has a conversation with Interim Executive Director Paul DiLorenzo about what it looks like to lead a CAC through our current unpreced…

In the second half of this two-part episode on mobile CACs, Stacy Osborn joins us from one of the new mobile CACs to discuss what it's like to operate one, and the impact it has had on MDT members an…

CACs face a number of issues with service accessibility, especially in rural and remote areas. New York has recently rolled out 7 new mobile CACs to help bridge the accessibility gap. In the first ha…

The majority of children seen at CACs are of school age, so what can we do to engage schools in the healing process while respecting the privacy of victims and their families? Nicole Ledoux and Megha…

Flashback! This episode, we're releasing the first ever pilot we recorded for this podcast, an interview with Bethany Cottrell, former Executive Director of Merrimack County Advocacy Center in New Ha…

CACs and MDTs often encounter cases involving a child who acts out against another child. While the CAC model is well-suited to respond to these cases, teams struggle to develop programs to effective…

Children and families who have experienced the effects of abuse need immediate, high quality, specialized care. However, a number of factors can stand in the way - provider availability, patient sche…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Children's Advocacy Centers across the United States produce events and campaigns to raise awareness for their cause. In this episode, we hear from child ab…

Welcome to NRCAC's new podcast, Team Talk! We'll be highlighting the work of child abuse professionals around the northeast region and across the country in 15-20 minute episodes. If you have suggest…