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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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Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator Training Guide

This guide lists training opportunities for multidisciplinary team facilitators offered by the four Regional CACs.
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Beyond Case Review: The Value of the Role of Team Facilitator in the Multidisciplinary Team/Children’s Advocacy Model

Also known as MDT coordinators, team facilitators can be vital to helping a team be the best team it can be.
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Multidisciplinary Team Enhancement Initiative Readiness Guide for State Chapters

The MDT Enhancement Initiative, at its core, is a return to the heart of the CAC model.
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Field Guide for MDT Facilitators

This guide was initially developed for full-time Team Facilitators at Children’s Advocacy Centers to help define the purpose of the Team Facilitator role, providing essential skills, tools and mindsets.
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Considerations for the Multidisciplinary Team and Children’s Advocacy Center Approach to Recantation

This paper outlines research from the past decade related to children’s disclosure of abuse, caregiver support, and recantation.
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Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Recommendations for the Multidisciplinary Team and Children’s Advocacy Center Response

This white paper focuses on how cases of children ages 12 and younger who initiate PSB, the child victim(s), and their families can be successfully served by CACs and MDTs.
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