Child Abuse Prevention Resources

NEWS & RESOURCES

Please see the links below for resources and documents about Hope Haven Children's Advocacy Center, child abuse prevention, relevant research in the field, and more. Please feel free to contact Hope Haven CAC with any questions or comments. We are happy to provide additional information on any topic.

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NEWS

What is a Children's Advocacy Center?

March 20, 2024

To understand what a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is, you must understand what children face without one. Without a CAC, the child may end up having to tell the worst story of his or her life over and over again, to doctors, cops, lawyers, therapists, investigators, judges, and others.

Hope Haven Says Thank You!

By Isabelle Hall • February 10, 2021

Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center would like to extend a huge thank you to the members of the community who supported our mission during this year’s winter campaign. “This year’s winter campaign was extremely successful, particularly given the difficulties of the past year. The funds raised go directly to providing important services to children who have been abused and also supports families in need throughout the community through some of the ongoing programs many citizens associate with Hope Haven”, says Hope Haven’s Executive Director, John James.

Omegle, what parents don't know

By Isabelle Hall • February 2, 2021

Parents have often heard, and used the term “stranger danger”, but do they know how to protect their children from strangers online? Omegle is a website, app, and now facebook program that advertises the ability to talk to strangers. The website was created in 2009, however, over the past year Omegle has been rising in popularity in the US. Children and adults alike are home and on the internet now more than ever due to COVID-19.

2020 "Be a Hero" Poster Contest

December 2, 2020

Hope Haven Children's Advocacy Center has named the winners of its 2020 "Be a Hero"; poster contest hosted for North Bay Elementary School students. The winners are fifth graders Deja Burge, Emma Snowden and Isaiah Hoyer and fourth grader Brandyn Williams.

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