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Psychological First Aid Guide

When an extraordinary event has threatened the physical or psychological well-being of their team, Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) leaders may need guidance to support their staff. The Psychological First Aid (PFA-CAC) Guide for Children’s Advocacy Center Supervisors provides information about supporting CAC staff after a critical incident has occurred.

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STS Blueprint: A Guide to Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress at Children’s Advocacy Centers

CAC professionals are regularly exposed to child trauma as part of their work, and this exposure can lead to secondary traumatic stress (STS), which can have negative impacts on both professionals and organizations if left unaddressed. The STS Blueprint: A Guide to Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress in Children’s Advocacy Centers was designed to help CACs develop an organizational plan to address secondary traumatic stress among CAC staff.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for CACs: Planning for the Unexpected

This guide addresses the importance of being prepared and resilient, offering ideas for CACs to navigate disruptions and shift to alternative plans when necessary.

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Victim Advocacy

Victim Advocacy Linkage Agreement

This Sample Linkage Agreement is a resource for CACs establishing a collaborative approach to providing victim advocacy services to children and families impacted by abuse through partnerships with other community organizations.

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Victim Advocacy

Resources for Meeting the Victim Support and Advocacy Standard

This guide is designed to help CACs provide specialized advocacy services to the children and families in their communities and meet the Victim Support and Advocacy Standard for Accreditation for National Children’s Alliance.

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Mental Health, Organizational Management

Mental Health Linkage Agreement

This Sample Linkage Agreement created by the Regional CACs is a resource for CACs establishing mental health referral, assessment, and treatment services for CAC clients.

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Medical, Organizational Management

Medical Linkage Agreement

This Sample Linkage Agreement is a resource for CACs establishing medical referral, assessment, and treatment services for CAC clients through partnerships with other community organizations.

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