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Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County
Приєднався 28 тра 2016
Welcome to the official UA-cam channel of the Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County. Here you'll find videos from our team, including interns & volunteers, on the services provided at the CAC and how you can be an advocate for children in your community.
17th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon
Did you know the average age of disclosure for child sexual abuse is 52 years old? People should not have to wait most of their lives before getting support.
Children should be able to play hide and seek, not hide and secrets.
One month ago today, our President & CEO, Leah Ortiz, delivered a powerful testimonial about her own experience, highlighting that no child should have to live most of their life before getting the support they need.
"I was in my thirties before I sought the support I needed for the abuse I lived through. I felt like I was alone, but I am not," remarked Ortiz.
At the Children's Advocacy Center, we work as a multidisciplinary team, including prosecutors, law enforcement, CPS, sexual assault nurse examiners, forensic interviewers, therapists, advocates, and prevention educators, all working together to respond to and treat child sexual abuse victims.
Children who come to the Center arrive as victims and leave as survivors. They are not alone.
Statistics of child sexual abuse are scattered because disclosures may never happen or are delayed for many years.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to support this vital work, which is provided at no-cost to the children and families impacted.
We cannot do this alone. 💙
Children should be able to play hide and seek, not hide and secrets.
One month ago today, our President & CEO, Leah Ortiz, delivered a powerful testimonial about her own experience, highlighting that no child should have to live most of their life before getting the support they need.
"I was in my thirties before I sought the support I needed for the abuse I lived through. I felt like I was alone, but I am not," remarked Ortiz.
At the Children's Advocacy Center, we work as a multidisciplinary team, including prosecutors, law enforcement, CPS, sexual assault nurse examiners, forensic interviewers, therapists, advocates, and prevention educators, all working together to respond to and treat child sexual abuse victims.
Children who come to the Center arrive as victims and leave as survivors. They are not alone.
Statistics of child sexual abuse are scattered because disclosures may never happen or are delayed for many years.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to support this vital work, which is provided at no-cost to the children and families impacted.
We cannot do this alone. 💙
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Відео
Building Trust, Inspiring Hope, Empowering Community
Переглядів 1044 місяці тому
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County opened its doors in 1993 to serve suspected victims of child sexual abuse. For the past three decades, the Center has helped to minimize trauma, providing a space where a child has access to every service they may need and where they only have to tell their story once. Since our inception, we have supported over 25,000 children and families through ...
Regulating Emotions with Amber
Переглядів 76 місяців тому
Did you know that as a caregiver, you possess incredible tools to assist your child in regulating their emotions? Enter attachment behaviors - a powerful way to connect and support your little one through their emotional journey. Learn more with Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County therapist, Amber.
T.I.P. with Marian
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Healing from child sexual abuse often involves a variety of coping skills and other tools throughout therapy. One of these may be T.I.P.- Temperature, Intense Exercise, and Paced Breathing. Join Family Services Supervisor, Marian, as she shares more!
Secondary & Vicarious Trauma
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Child sexual abuse carries ripple effects throughout entire families, sometimes resulting in caregivers or other family members experiencing secondary or vicarious trauma. Join CAC Therapist, Katie, in learning more, as well as recognizing signs and symptoms someone may be experiencing vicarious trauma.
16th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon Recap
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On May 11 we gathered for our 16th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon. To support the Luncheon, please visit secure.givelively.org/donate/childrens-assessment-center/16th-annual-believe-the-child-luncheon.
CAC's 16th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon
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CAC's 16th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon
Secondary & Vicarious Trauma
Переглядів 73Рік тому
CAC Clinical Specialist, Sam, helps identify the effects of secondary & vicarious on our bodies, and what we can do to combat those effects.
Dragon Breathing
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Grab some toilet paper rolls, construction paper, streamers, and googly eyes, and join Melanie as she walks you through a dragon breathing exercise!
Sam's Court Support Tour
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Join CAC Therapist, Sam, as she shares with you what court support looks like through the lens of a CAC client.
CAC 15th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon Video
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Hear the story. Heal the pain. Halt the cycle.
15th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon
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The Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County hosted our 15th Annual Believe the Child Luncheon on Thursday, May 12, at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. It was a perfect day to come together and be back in person to celebrate and share the mission of the CAC. We are so grateful to all those that joined us in helping to hear the story, heal the pain, and halt the cycle of child sexual a...
ACEs and BCEs Lindsay
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CAC therapist, Lindsay, shares how Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCE's) can make all the difference in building resiliency in children, especially if they're experiencing, or have experienced, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's).
Engage with us this Child Abuse Prevention Month!
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Engage with us this Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Child Sexul Abuse: Delayed Disclosures
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Child Sexul Abuse: Delayed Disclosures
14th Annual Believe the Child Virtual Luncheon
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14th Annual Believe the Child Virtual Luncheon
The Importance of Schedules & Routines
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The Importance of Schedules & Routines
KHR Summer Safety Series - Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (en Español)
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KHR Summer Safety Series - Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (en Español)
KHR Summer Safety Series - Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (English)
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KHR Summer Safety Series - Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept (English)
You can also do something even more fun get a Bottle Spray, Water and put a label saying Monster Spray and decorate it now you have to tell them to spray it and then check it so that when it’s empty they think it works
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When children have been repeatedly abused mentally and physically, they are already more than minimized, reduced and dehumanized. Just a suggestion, calling them kiddos may not be the best term. These children need to know that they are an individual and exist with a voice. At the beginning of this video, I thought this young woman was a teen child about to speak on her own experience. Children need genuinely strong and protective champions that fully acknowledge each child as an individual, and as a whole and fully human being that has a right to take up space and speak. Many of these children never get past the abuse that is done to them in childhood, often by those who should have loved and cherished them most. I wish I could convey the level of disorientation and powerlessness these children experience. They have been given no foundation in reality and what is right and how they deserve to be cared for and treated.
Thank you for your comment. This is really a video for adults, parents, and caregivers to view prior to a potential court date. We typically don't use the term kiddos with the child. We will typically call them by name, use their chosen pronouns, etc., as we do recognize that they are an individual and they are working to reclaim their youth. Our therapists are well-versed and trained in working with children and do everything they can to help them reclaim their childhood and feel safe to share their stories.
9:32 tears in my eyes as the brave little girl in the yellow dress led the way for what is now CAC… if all children could be that brave😂
Amazing video! First, thank you to the girl in the yellow dress for being bold enough to come forward. Her boldness paved the way for a great resource and thank you to Chief Hegarty for taking action. He was a great Chief for Grand Rapids.
This is EXCELLENT!!!! I learned about ACEs a few years ago but it was only today that I learned about BCEs. Then in researching BCEs, this was one of my favorite, most powerful finds!! Of course, most know some general info about happy and unhappy childhood experiences , but Lindsay's brief, very clear and easy-to-grasp approach in explaining about ACEs and BCEs, is very powerful. Thank you for making and sharing this!!!
Thank you this realy helped my sister
Could I have the link or a french version of the presentation?
Please reach out to our Prevention Program Manager, Andrea, for more information about the program. awoller@cac-kent.org
Thank you sir
Thank you for having the courage to listen to, believe, report, protect and work to repair the damage that happened to your children! Your voice of bravery is much needed in our world.