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 […]
Guest Post: Join the Fight to End Child Abuse
Child abuse is a community issue. It happens in every city, every town, every zip code. Without community involvement, the problem will continue. This is a guest post from Community Activist Elijah Lee who is working to put an end to child abuse by raising awareness for child abuse prevention and intervention. For centuries, across […]
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 […]
Retired Onslow detective had key role in success of the CAC
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 entry looks back at the contributions of retired Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Detective John Getty. Getty was one of the original detectives assigned to […]
End of Year Blog Recap: 2022
As 2022 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of rebuilding and supporting our community. As child care and family support systems have shifted since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has been dedicated to ensuring that families in our community have the best resources and tools to support Onslow County’s […]
The CAC Wish List: What’s On It and How It Makes a Difference
Since opening its doors in 2010, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has served more than 3,100 abused and neglected children and their families. The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) works to improve the lives of children and their families through a coordinated response to child abuse and neglect, offering a safe and friendly environment in […]
Guns N’ Hoses Event Shatters Fundraising Records for CAC
With new twists on the course and an enduring commitment to children, the 2022 Guns ‘N’ Hoses golf tournament shattered fund-raising records and left organizers pondering ways to build on the momentum in the future. A sold-out field of 27 teams made up of community sponsors and a host of current and retired law enforcement […]