Teaming Against Trauma
Teaming Against Trauma
Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center
Teaming Against Trauma is brought to you by Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center (KPCAC). Together, we uncover how child advocacy professionals team up to fight against trauma and it's effect on children. We hope these conversations will expand your understanding of Child Advocacy Centers as well as inspire you to take actions we all can better understand trauma and prevent child abuse. If you have any questions about something we discuss or input on what you would like to hear more of, please email [email protected]. 
Digital Safety with Internet Crimes Against Children Specialist Allyson Morin
In this episode, Anna-Claire is joined by Allyson- our ICAC Specialist and Thrive Program Coordinator- to discuss common topics in Digital Safety. If you are interested in getting on the Internet Safety Night Interest List, please reach out to Allyson at [email protected]. For more information on NCMEC and NetSmartz: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children NetSmartz Home For Homeland Security's Internet Safety Resources: Internet Safety Checklist | Homeland Se...
Jun 22
40 min
Summer Safety with Prevention & Outreach
During this episode, Anna-Claire is joined by the other half of the Prevention & Outreach team, Debbie, to discuss all things summer safety. If you're saying home or out and about, there are always ways to keep safe and have fun in the summer sun! For more information about the Summer Safety Series, please reach out to Debbie Dominianni at [email protected] for Dorchester County and Anna-Claire Hart at [email protected] for Berkeley County. Want to l...
May 29
14 min
Child Advocacy Centers, Our History, & Child Abuse Prevention Month
Adult Prevention Training Opportunities Include: 1.) Preventing & Responding to Child Abuse Recognizing signs of abuse/neglect, how to adhere to the mandated reporting laws, and respond to a child’s disclosure. Versions for community groups, daycare providers, & faith groups. 2.) The CAC’s Response to Child Abuse The CAC’s role in the investigation, prosecution, & treatment of child abuse & neglect. KPCAC’s services. 3.) Children’s Trust of SC – Adverse Childhood ...
Apr 21
8 min
Talking to Your Child About Body Safety
For the March Teaming Against Trauma Podcast, Anna-Claire chatted with Kali and Amelia- two amazing therapists/forensic interviewers from our clinical team - about body safety! Listen to learn about what KPCAC offers to keep children safe and how parents/caregivers can start the conversation early with the children in their care and keep it going through the teen years. Recommended Books: Ages 3-8 My Body Belongs To Me: By Jill Starishevsky : Uses simple, reassuring language to te...
Mar 27
25 min
Teen Dating Violence Prevention with Taylor and Rachael
In this episode, Anna-Claire talks to Taylor and Rachael, two of KPCAC's Forensic Interviewers/Therapists about teen dating violence. They discuss warning signs, how to talk to your teen about dating violence, modeling healthy relationships, current and proposed laws, and how to reach out for help. Gavins Law makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or...
Feb 17
31 min
Human Trafficking Prevention Month with Nicole Hoffman
In this episode, Anna-Claire speaks to Thrive Program Coordinator Nicole Hoffman about Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The two discuss red flags and risk factors as well as protective factors and what adults can do to facilitate a conversation with the youth in their lives. Want to learn more about KPCAC? Visit kayphillipscac.org
Jan 23
21 min
Operation Enhancing the Lives of Families (E.L.F.)
As our final episode of the year, we’re talking about Operation ELF! Through Operation ELF, we provide our clients with free toys for the holidays and our community makes it possible. Brooke and Lyndsey talk about how you can get involved with us this year. Donors can fill out the form HERE. Thanks for sticking with us through another year of Teaming Against Trauma. We love having you on our team. Operation ELF Program at KPCAC Want to learn more about KPCAC? Visit kayphillipsca...
Nov 15, 2024
26 min
What is Infant Mental Health with Josie Sawyer
In this episode, Brooke interviews Josie Sawyer, the SC Infant Mental Health Association's Director of Programs. Josie also oversees the Safe Babies Court initiatives that KPCAC is in the process of implementing. Listen in to learn more about infant mental health, its importance, and how Safe Babies Court will open up opportunities for us to help children in the earliest years of their lives. Want to learn more about KPCAC? Visit kayphillipscac.org
Oct 15, 2024
33 min
Real Life ACEs with Angela Williams
Angela Williams gives us the privilege to learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences from her story of childhood trauma. What we can learn from Angela’s story is powerful and gives us the ability to understand trauma in a more person-centered way. Angela shares how the abuse she endured affected her childhood and adulthood years which eventually led her to seek healing. As an author of numerous books, she encourages survivors, parents, and anyone who cares for children with prevention and trea...
Sep 10, 2024
30 min
Investigating Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) with Detective Heidkamp (and Gripple)
In our final episode of the Digital Summer Series, Detective Heidkamp from the Summerville Police Department shares about investigating internet crimes against children (ICAC) cases. As our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show, Detective Heidkamp brings a fresh perspective on how the CAC works with Law Enforcement. With her specialty being in ICAC Cases, Detective Heidkamp shares about the innovative way her beloved dog, Gripple, helps investigate these cases with her. If you find ...
Aug 13, 2024
23 min
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