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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TASCO Gathers Community to Fight Abuse of Children
This is part of a continuing series of profiles on people and organizations on the front lines with One Place in protecting and serving children and their families in Onslow County. This entry focuses on the partnership with a community task force, TASCO (Turning Adversity into Success for Children in Onslow). TASCO is a community-based […]
Multidisciplinary Team Serves as the Heart of CAC Approach
This is part of an ongoing series featuring community members and organizations that partner with One Place and its Child Advocacy Center to fight child abuse. This entry focuses on the Multidisciplinary Team that works with the CAC to provide advocacy, treatment, and a protective umbrella for families. At the heart of the One Place […]
Don’t Force the Hug
As adults, we know there are many situations in life where saying “yes” is not in the cards. Whether it is taking on another task at work when we are already overly busy, agreeing to our child’s request for a candy bar in the grocery checkout line, or lending an article of clothing to a […]