As Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) continue to evolve in their engagement with children, families, and communities, the question of how to address youth with problematic sexual behaviors has come to the forefront. National Children’s Alliance (NCA) believes that CACs are well-suited to effectively serve communities in the response to problematic sexual behaviors. NCA created this online training resource to provide CACs with the tools to get started in providing a robust community-based response that will not only help keep children and families safe and healthy, but will also create opportunities to improve multidisciplinary team function and for CACs to position themselves as leaders nationwide on an often difficult and complex topic. This course will provide an overview of youth with problematic sexual behaviors, discuss the CAC coordinated response, present the characteristics of evidence-based mental health treatment for problematic sexual behaviors, and provide guidance on engaging community stakeholders. It aims to dispel myths and misconceptions about youth with problematic sexual behaviors and to help CACs understand that they can and should serve this population.

Sexual violence can happen to anyone. However, the likelihood of children with disabilities becoming victims is far greater than the general population. In this practitioner and family-focused webinar, presenters will describe current sexual violence outcomes for children with disabilities and the potential long-term negative impacts of experienced abuse. Recommendations will be shared for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors of abuse with trauma-informed and culturally competent care. This video can be used to assist in meeting NCA Standards as it relates to Diversity, Equity and Access. Users must be logged in to access training.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) are important topics in the CAC field. Join us to learn the relevant terminology, topics, and concepts as well as how DEIA impacts outcomes for all members of our community.

Learn how to effectively engage the underserved population of LGBTQIA+ youth through conscious use of language, self-reflection, and inclusive organizational policies.

This webinar series will review NCA’s 10 required and 3 optional standards for Accreditation, which go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Each webinar will review the individual essential components for each standard, and provide practical ways for CACs to meet the requirements