Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Onslow County
One Place is dedicated to providing our community members with the tools they need to recognize and report child abuse and neglect, ensuring that all children in our community have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Protecting children is a collective responsibility and everyone—regardless of whether you are an early educator or not—can help achieve […]
What is a Forensic Interview?
For more than 15 years, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has provided hope and healing to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, serious neglect, and/or violence. To ensure the experience is as safe and supportive as possible, our multidisciplinary team of professionals performs forensic interviews. During this […]
Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: Blog Roundup
Child Abuse Prevention Month is an annual event in April, but at One Place, we work to end child abuse and neglect every day. From helping families connect with safe, trustworthy child care programs to giving children and parents the tools they need to thrive, we seek to protect every child in our community. Keep […]
Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: One Place’s Strategies
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’ve shared insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting One Place’s role in preventing and ending child abuse and neglect in Onslow County. In North Carolina, reports of child maltreatment remain high. In 2020, there were more than 108,000 […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’re sharing insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting the role of early childhood educators when preventing child abuse and neglect. As an educator, you’re not only responsible for nurturing a child’s academic growth—but you also play a crucial […]
Preventing Child Abuse Through Safe, Nurturing Child-Adult Relationships
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and as part of our mission to end child abuse in Onslow County, we’re sharing tips and education on the many factors that play a role in child abuse and neglect. Child abuse is a preventable problem. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply an adult in the life of […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: How You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse in Onslow County
The future of North Carolina depends on the healthy development of the next generation. Our state—and our neighborhoods—will thrive when we invest in fostering safe, strong, and nurturing communities where children reach their full potential. Child maltreatment is a consistent obstacle preventing children from thriving, impacting 1 in 7 children across the United States. Abuse […]
Bringing the Five Protective Factors to Life
The Strengthening Families Five Protective Factor Framework is an international initiative that aims to develop and enhance five specific characteristics (called protective factors) that help keep families strong and children safe from abuse and neglect. The protective factors serve as buffers, and when they are increased for families research shows there are lower incidences of […]
Quilts Provide a ‘Warm Hug’ for Victims of Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This article is part of a series featuring services offered for child abuse victims in Onslow County. It is provided in cooperation between The Daily News and One Place. This article appeared in The Daily News on April 19, 2020. BY: Elliott Potter One Place’s Child Advocacy Center […]
Helping children became a body of work
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This article is part of a series on local efforts to combat child abuse, provided through cooperation between the Daily News and One Place. This article appeared in The Daily News on April 12, 2021. BY: Elliott Potter While the Onslow County Partnership for Children became Dawn Rochelle’s […]