External Resources
National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is a national association dedicated to helping communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient and put the needs of child victims of abuse first. As the accrediting body for nearly 1,000 Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) and Chapters in all 50 states, NCA provides training, financial support, technical assistance, leadership, national advocacy, and access to current research findings on a national level to CACs, developing centers, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), and other child abuse professionals.
The Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (NRCAC) equips State Chapters, CACs, and MDTs in the Northeast Region with the tools needed to help children heal. We help you with your custom needs, such as the latest trainings and technical assistance, and facilitating connection and collaboration within the region and beyond.
The Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (MRCAC) is committed to providing affordable, accessible, and cost-effective training methods for MDTs utilizing the latest technology and research to deliver timely, relevant, capacity-building programs.
The Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (SRCAC) works to facilitate excellence in service, visionary thought leadership, and exceptional organizational cultures in the CAC movement. To achieve this, we offer training and support to Children’s Advocacy Centers and Chapters in the southeastern United States (and beyond!)
The Western Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (WRCAC) provides training and technical assistance to professionals involved in the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. WRCAC serves existing and developing children’s advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to improve their response to child abuse in thirteen western states.
SAFESTAR is a unique model of care that draws upon the strength and resilience of Indigenous women to put an end to sexual violence, while also providing care for women and teen victims. Specially selected and qualified Native women learn the skills necessary to deliver emergency first aid to sexual assault survivors, provide referrals for follow-up care (medical or other), educate communities on the harm caused by sexual violence, and collect sexual assault forensic evidence (“rape kits”) to promote accountability for the perpetrators.
Amber Alert in Indian Country assists Tribal communities in developing programs to safely recover endangered missing or abducted children. Access online, recorded, and in-person training and TA opportunities on their website.
Developed by the Center for Court Innovation with funding from the Office for Victims of Crime, these materials were created specifically for children and youth in Tribal communities with a goal of providing effective, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate information and support to children in a way that they can more easily understand, so they can feel informed, supported, and empowered.
This coloring book consists of images created by Indigenous artists and compiled by staff at the White Earth Nation’s CAC for use by the children in their service population. The artists and White Earth Nation CAC have made the book available to other CACs that would like to provide culturally responsive materials for Native children and families in their waiting rooms.
Developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, the Tribal Court Clearinghouse is one of the most comprehensive available collections of resources related to Tribal justice system issues, including resources related to child abuse and neglect.
National Tribal Child Welfare Center
The National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (the Center) is a national resource and technical assistance center that supports American Indian and Alaska Native communities in strengthening their Tribal child welfare systems through culturally grounded, community-driven services.
The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims. They are dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. The National Center collaborates with local, state, and federal partners.
CWEL: Advancing the Childwelfare Workforce
CWEL’s mission is to advance the child welfare workforce, improving workforce recruitment and retention through site-specific support. A strong workforce will lead to better outcomes for all children and families.
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. It focuses on strengthening tribal capacity to deliver culturally appropriate child welfare, mental health, and youth development services. NICWA also advocates for policies that protect Native children, particularly under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Through training, research, and public education, NICWA supports tribal communities in preserving Native culture and family systems.
The Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice
The Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice (CTRJJ) provides training and education to initiate and enhance trauma-informed services and treatment for youth in or at risk for involvement in juvenile justice that is: (1) grounded in implementation science; (2) supports active partnership with youth and families; (3) prioritizes positive youth development; and (4) enhances systemic engagement of system stakeholders in change process.
Tribal Boarding School Toolkit for Healing: The purpose of this toolkit is to provide those who work in AI/AN communities with information, resources, and suggested activities for talking about and healing the generational traumatic impacts boarding schools have had on AI/AN individuals, families, and communities.