Teaming Against Trauma

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 KPCACWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

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

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!Want to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

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:Immediately take the phone to your local law enforcement officeMake a report to CyberTipline (Law Enforcement may do this for or with you)Receive education about safe online use (NCEMC, ICAC Task Force, DCAC)Want to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

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/homeCommon 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/cybertiplineWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

We’re kicking off our Digital Summer Series with the first line of defense- PREVENTION! The ultimate goal of child protection is to prevent it from happening in the first place. DCAC’s Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Grace Carulli, joins us on the podcast for the first time since being an employee at DCAC. She spoke on last year’s CAP Month episode, but since joining the DCAC Team, Grace has gained great knowledge about the topic of digital safety. Since it is one of the most commonly asked for training’s, she’s helped develop the curriculum and train numerous parents & teens on preventing digital dangers. Listen to learn about tips for navigating safely through the digital world with your child or teen this summer and be sure to check out the resources below! Resources:NetSmatz Common Sense EducationWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

 With summer just around the corner, this timely conversation with DCAC Clinical Support Director, Lyndsey Smith,  sheds light on preparing for a safe and healthy summer. Brooke and Lyndsey discuss reporting, free time, camps, and screen time and more. With the conversation centering around these topics, you and children in your life will be better equip for an enjoyable summer ahead!  Visit the references mentioned to learn more:American Camp Association - www.acacamps.orgNetSmartz- MissingKids.org/netsmartz/resources#overviewCyberTipline- Report.Cybertip.orgTake It Down- Takeitdown.ncmec.orgDarkness to Light- www.D2L.orgWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

DCAC therapists, Rob Bullard and Rachael Staats, reply to a caregiver's question, “ How Do I Respond If My Child Discloses Abuse?” Although it is a daunting question we'd rather think we'll never need to answer, with the reality of child abuse statistics, this is a question more caregivers may need answers on than we wish was true. The good news is studies have found a child having a supporting & believing caregiver is the number one indicator of their success in healing from child abuse or trauma. Whether you are a caregiver who has walked through this in the past, are currently, or anyone caring for a child, this episode will equip you with prevention-based and response-based communication skills to navigate answers to, “How Do I Respond If My Child Discloses Abuse?” Want to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

On this episode of the Teaming Against Trauma podcast our host, Brooke Anderson, shares about prevention strategies for you to prepare your children to live the safest and healthiest lives possible. Prevention is the ultimate goal when it comes to child abuse. The knowledge Brooke shares will help parents, caregivers, aunts, uncles, teachers, and anyone who interacts with children to prepare well for preventing abuse and harm. While it is our responsibility as adults to protect children, we can do that by sharing  knowledge with them, but first we must equip ourselves. Learn more about what DCAC is doing to equip our community during Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month this April and how you can join us!Citations and resources include:Prevent Child Abuse AmericaMama Bear EffectDarkness to LightProject PinwheelCenter for Disease Control and PreventionLove Is RespectMonique Burr FoundationBook Recommendation: My Body is Special and Private by Adrianne SimeoneMammaBearEffect.orgSign up for our April 25th Community Awareness Luncheon: https://dorchesterchildren.org/events/community-awareness-luncheons/Want to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

DCAC has partnered with South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) for many years to ensure quality care for the clients we serve. Jessica Goodwin, SCVAN’s Faith Based Victim Service Program Coordinator, shares about initiatives they are taking with victim service providers around the state, specifically with the faith community as well as tackling teen dating violence (TDV). With a heart to equip South Carolina to care well for victims of various crimes and trauma, Jessica gives us up-to-date information that will enhance our resources for the good of those unjustly affected by trauma.Don’t forget February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! Together we can learn more about TDV and access resources so we are prepared to protect teens in our community.Learn more about SCVAN’s Leap of Love Teen Dating Violence Event (Feb. 15th) here: https://www.scvan.org/leapofloveSCVAN Faith Based Victim Service Program: https://www.scvan.org/faithLove is Respect: loveisrespect.orgDCAC Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/mVT4NfeWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org