National Children's Advocacy Center

NCAC hosted a delegation from the Japanese Ministry of Justice on September 4-5. During their visit, they learned about our mission and operations to support the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. This delegation has a keen interest in supporting the development of Children’s Advocacy Centers in Japan, and we are excited to support their efforts! Satsuki Miyaji, Takafumi Ikawa, Kiyoshiro Ohashi, Shuji Yamamoto, Kei Koide, Koji Matsuoka, Daisuke Kobayashi, and Hinako Osumi met with NCAC CEO Chris Newlin, Director of Forensic Interview Training and Services Linda Cordisco Steele, Dr. Mark Sapp, Assistant District Attorney Anna Stinson, Judge Karen Hall, and Judge Alison Austin during the visit. We are especially grateful for Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, Toyota North America, and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in helping us welcome our guests. We're thrilled to partner with the Ministry of Japan to achieve our mission of championing and strengthening the global response to child abuse – and look forward to future collaboration!

Join us next month for Forensic Interviewing of Children Training! This 4-day, interactive training is facilitated by practicing forensic interviewers who are well-versed in the current literature. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative interview of a child using the NCAC Child Forensic Interview (CFI) Structure. Participants will also be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the NCAC CFI Structure. 📆: September 16 — September 19 📌: In-Person (NCAC Campus) 💲: $1,399 September Spots are Filling Fast—Register Today! Sign Up: https://ow.ly/BiIg50T6FmE

NCAC CEO Chris Newlin recently attended the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Congress in Uppsala, Sweden, where 700+ attendees from more than 70 countries gathered. Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden delivered a keynote, emphasizing the vital work of CACs and Barnahus. This opportunity also allowed us to connect with others working around the world to implement the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. For context, over the past sixteen years, this conference has grown from two presentations about the multidisciplinary response to child abuse to dozens of presentations—including a half-day pre-conference workshop led by Newlin and other colleagues. We would like to thank everyone doing the critically important work to champion and strengthen the global response to child abuse. It takes us all.

Exciting developments in the global response to child abuse!

📣 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 📣 The NCAC is proud to offer internationally recognized, research-informed, and practice-based Forensic Interviewing Training for professionals working with abused children and their families. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for one of the following trainings this September! 📆 🔷 Virtual Forensic Interviewing Training: https://ow.ly/y9e450SYQpo 🔷 Supervision of Child Forensic Interviewers: https://ow.ly/LwJf50SYQpj 🔷 Forensic Interviewing of Children Training: https://ow.ly/EWQW50SYQpg

NCAC Forensic Interviewer and Trainer, Kim Madden, and CEO, Chris Newlin, provided two weeks of training for staff of the Philippines National Police Women’s and Children Protection Center (WCPC). This training is a huge step in expanding the high quality forensic interviewing and supporting the multidisciplinary response throughout the Philippines—protecting kids, providing services, and holding offenders accountable. We commend Brigadier General Portia Manalad, Director of the WCPC, and her deeply committed staff for their dedication to children throughout the Philippines, and we look forward to an ongoing and strong alliance to provide kids with the protections they deserve.

"Standing beside and slightly behind her father on a rainy Monday morning, 17-year-old Joanie waited somewhat impatiently as the receptionist opened the door to the Team building on NCAC’s campus. When Joanie’s mom arrived, she and her husband flanked Joanie in a physical, emotional, and symbolic fashion – they were here to protect their daughter, to be her fiercest advocates, and to stand by her in these uncharted waters." Read Joanie's Story: https://ow.ly/fRiK50SQmA2

As the mental health coordinator for Madison City Schools, Stephanie Allen is a great example of hope for students and their families. Due to her steadfast dedication to serving children and her passion for mental health, she has positively impacted countless lives, making her a real-life superhero to so many kids in our community. We are honored to highlight Stephanie as our Redstone Federal Credit Union Community Superhero for the month of July! 💙 Meet Stephanie: https://ow.ly/zajC50SPmsI

Welcome to Handle With Care, Madison County School System! This past Friday, our Handle With Care team visited Walnut Grove Elementary School to share an overview of the program and answer any questions staff may have—thank you for always putting your kids first! 💙

🚨 LAST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 🚨 Don’t miss out on your opportunity to present at the 41st International Symposium on Child Abuse! Share your insights, research, and expertise with a global community dedicated to advancing the field of child abuse response. Time is running out—submit your abstract today and make an impact in the lives of children and families! ⚠️ DEADLINE IS JULY 27 AT 11PM CT ⚠️ Submit Your Abstract: https://ow.ly/hSgt50SKhjg