Who Are the Victims of Child Abuse Act?
Did you know that there are over 900 Child Advocacy Centers across the country and that they all depend on the continued reauthorization of the VOCAA bill for funding? While you may have heard of CACs before, we want to share with you why they are important, what they do and answer a few basic […]
Child Safety and Child Protection: Easy Steps You Can Take Part 1 of 3
Did you know there are over 2,000 reports of missing and abducted children to the FBI every day? That’s an incredible number, and that’s only the ones that are actually reported. This is part 1 of a 3 part series with some simple child safety steps you can take that will greatly minimize the chances […]
How Your Agency Can Tailor Its Approach to Specific Groups in Child Abuse Prevention
If you’re looking for tips on targeting specific groups in your community when it comes to training them on child abuse prevention, we have the resource you need! Check out 12 specific groups and a few ways you can adjust your approach with each segment as your agency strives to end child abuse through education […]
How Safe is your Campus?
In today’s legal climate, college campuses are installing cameras around campus. With the changes in Title IX and Clery reporting, having video surveillance is essential. When an allegation of misdoing is brought forth, video evidence can help provide clarity in the situation. United Educators created a document that provided a checklist for conducting sexual assault […]
Minimize Impact on Survivors
When is the last time you considered ways you could protect survivors of child abuse? Those who have been through the trauma of child abuse may have to tell and retell their version of events. This can re-traumatize someone, especially a child. Through recording, the story need only be told once, thus making the experience […]
Do You Want to Reduce the Number of Recantations?
Do you know how to avoid catastrophe when it comes to closing child abuse cases? The last thing that an investigator wants to deal with in a child abuse case is recantation. One of the best ways to reduce the risk of recantations is through use of tested techniques and appropriate equipment as well as […]
21st Century Technology Solutions for Child Protection Online
What exactly is the Child Protection Act is and what technologies are available to protect your children? Do you know what to do if you suspect that your child or any child is the victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse? We explain the value of working with child advocacy groups that are equipped with […]
Child Advocacy and the Medical Professional: 3 Things You Didn’t Know
You may not realize that when it comes to child abuse, the spectrum of professions that must be consulted is wide. Your social worker, your child psychologist, your forensic investigator, the person who reports the incident and many others are among the group. But have you considered the role that the medical professional may play […]
6 Considerations a Parent Should Review before the Child Custody Evaluation
Getting prepared for the Child Custody Evaluation can be nerve racking, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be if you take a few important points into consideration. Follow the six guidelines below to ensure a more controlled Child Custody Hearing and perhaps a bit less stress during the process. iRecord values the protection of children […]
DVD Recordings: The Preferred Choice in Child Abuse Cases
Interviews with victims of child abuse can be the primary source of information you receive during a case, which is why it’s essential that you capture as much on audio and video as possible. Learn more facts and stats from the National Children’s Advocacy Center on how interviewers are using electronic recording systems to capture […]