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

1. My Body Belongs To Me: By Jill Starishevsky : Uses simple, reassuring language to teach children that their body belongs to them and that they have the right to say no to unwanted touch.
2. I Said No! By Kimberly King : Written from a kid’s perspective; very relatable and empowering.
3. My Body! What I Say Goes! By Jayneen Sanders : Teaches children about body autonomy, safe vs. unsafe touches, and the power of saying “no” in a very fun, engaging way.

Recommended Websites

1. National Children’s Advocacy Center-www.nationalcac.org : Offers resources for parents, caregivers, and educators on preventing child abuse and talking to kids about body safety. Provides training, guidance for disclosures, and community support programs. Great for learning how to respond if a child shares something concerning.
2. Darkness to Light-www.d2l.org : Provides practical, easy-to-follow training for parents, caregivers, and communities. Focuses on prevention, recognizing warning signs, and teaching kids about boundaries and body safety in a calm, empowering way.
3. National Children’s Alliance-www.nationalchildrensalliance.org : Focuses on supporting child advocacy centers across the country. Offers resources and guidance for parents on child protection, safety education, and navigating the legal and support systems if abuse occurs.
4. Stop It Now!-www.stopitnow.org : Specializes in prevention and education. Provides tips for talking to children about body safety, recognizing early warning signs, and building safe environments.

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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 if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime.

Proposed Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act:

• Define teen dating violence as physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence between people 18 and younger in a dating relationship.
• Allow a teen victim to request a protective or restraining order (without parental consent if 16 or older).
• Make violating this teen dating violence law a criminal offense that is in addition to any underlying charge (e.g., assault).
• This legislation is still under review and not fully in effect

Resources:

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474

Text “LOVEIS” to 22522

Loveisrespect.org

Rainn.org

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 treatment methods to embrace resilience and determination that leads to hope & healing. Angela’s journey has set her on the path of advocacy work that she does today with Angela’s Voice. Visit angelasvoice.com for more information on her advocacy work, books, and resources. We're thankful for Angela's courage to share such a powerful testimony!

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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 child sexual abuse material on an online device:

1. Immediately take the phone to your local law enforcement office
2. Make a report to CyberTipline (Law Enforcement may do this for or with you)
3. Receive education about safe online use (NCEMC, ICAC Task Force, DCAC)

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Allyson Morin is DCAC’s Thrive Program Victim Advocate and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Specialist. On this month’s episode, Allyson shares her expertise on handling cases of digital dangers through the CAC model. Since the number of children who find themselves in digital danger has increased, DCAC has created this special position for ICAC cases. There is a lot we can learn from understanding ICAC cases and how they come to be. Although children involved in these cases may have already experienced trauma, Allyson emphasizes the importance of teaching them how to safely navigate the digital world going forward. Allyson makes the strong point to parents and caregivers that taking away digital devices is not solving the problem alone. She says children need education and assistance from adults to navigate safely through the digital world. For resources to help children prevent future digital dangers please visit the sites below.

Resources for Parents and Caregivers:

NCMEC Netsmartz: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home

Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

SC ICAC Task Force: https://www.scag.gov/internet-crimes-against-children/

Digital Danger Reports:

CyberTipLine: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline

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