The One Place Child Advocacy Center: What is Justice?
Justice and Healing at One Place Child Advocacy Center Justice is a complex concept, often defined in terms of legal outcomes and courtroom victories. However, at the One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC), justice takes on a broader and more compassionate meaning. The CAC is not just a facility; it is a sanctuary where children […]
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 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 […]
Conference gathers forces for community resiliency
Resilience has become a “hot button” element of ensuring survival, well-being, and success in many spheres of modern life—individuals and families, business and industry, faith, personal finance, education, sports, religion, health care; it’s a long list. There are few realms, however, in which building resilience at personal and societal levels is viewed as more essential […]
Valentine’s Day Feature: 5 Tips to Spend Quality Time with Your Child
Happy Valentine’s Day from One Place! No matter how you’re celebrating the holiday, spending quality time with your child is one of the best ways to connect—while also supporting your child’s overall happiness and development. Many parents worry that they don’t spend enough time with their children or feel guilty about working full-time, pursuing hobbies, […]
Harness the Power of Positive Thinking with The Energy Bus: A new addition to Foundations for Resilience
One Place’s Foundations for Resilience program provides nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Onslow County with customized personal and professional growth opportunities and skill building. Research shows that a positive work environment greatly impacts an organization’s success, which is why Foundations for Resilience now includes The Energy Bus Training Program. What is The Energy Bus? The […]
Keep Your Child Safe at Summer Camp with These Tips
Summer is just around the corner and many parents are considering what summer camps are available and making plans for their children. No matter if you’re selecting a day camp or a sleepaway camp, your child’s safety is most important. So before you hit “register,” set aside time to research your top choices and ensure […]
New Equipment Helps CAC Gather Critical Evidence
The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is improving services to victims of child abuse and neglect in Onslow County through the upgrade of a piece of medical equipment. Our CAC employs state-of-the-art practices and technology in service to victims of sexual and physical abuse between the ages of birth and 17. More than 70 […]
What is a Comprehensive Medical Exam?
For more than 12 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. When a child is a suspected victim of sexual abuse, a comprehensive medical exam typically takes place. This is a non-invasive […]
Hardison Offers Respected Voice in Defense of Onslow’s Children
Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child abuse in Onslow County. This article features Jameszetta Hardison, a licensed therapist and psychological health services provider who has served on the front lines in defense of children in […]