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A Look At The System
A series of news stories that takes a look at the entire process by following a victim throughout every stage. From reporting to assessing to investigating to prosecuting to treatment - a look at what the victim endures, the impact on the family, and the differences made by the multi-disciplinary team approach.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month
What is the outlook for victims of child abuse today? Discuss innovative therapeutic interventions being used at The Center. Educate parents as to what to look for and what to teach their children. Build awareness of the problem on a local, regional and national scale. Use The CAC as a model for the nation in assessment centers. Child Abuse Prevention Month takes place annually in April.

What is a forensic interview, and why does it work?
Discuss how the interviewing process has changed, and highlight the benefits of forensic interviews (children only go through one interview, information gathered is more credible).

Sexual offenders
Informative story that outlines types of sex offenders and signs to watch for. Discuss adult and adolescent offenders.

The healing process and new approaches to therapy
Discuss the multiple treatment modalities and innovative therapeutic interventions utilized at The CAC with victims, siblings and non-offending caregivers.

Sexual solicitation on the Web -
What can be done to prevent a child from being lured into an inappropriate relationship or viewing inappropriate materials. Signs to look for; tips for parents.

"Before and After"
An in-depth, comparative look at how a sexual abuse case was handled in the past and how it is handled at The CAC now. Discuss all of the services under one roof at The CAC for a sexually abused child. Discusses how this is beneficial for the child.

Educating our children about sexual abuse
A story on The CAC's proactive education program. Highlight the need for more education in the schools.

*Story Ideas provided by Childrens Assessment Center

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