RESOURCES
Research, Treatment Modalities, and Trauma Information
National Children’s Advocacy Center
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Link to child abuse and neglect in their left margin
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Trauma Information
Non-Profit Resources
Nonprofit guide to proposal writing. Excellent resource with samples.
NC Center for Non-Profits
Guidestar – 990 Search Engine
Safety and Prevention
Student Safety Guide
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
Darkness to Light
Circle of Parents
Healthy Families America
Guide to Student Disability Protections and Plans
Online Educator Resources
NetSmartz
Connect Safely
Web Wise Kids
Enough is Enough: Internet Dangers 101
Online Safety for Children and Teens
Advocacy
National Children’s Alliance – Our umbrella organization and #1 resource.
National Children’s Advocacy Center
Child Rights
Future of Children Good sight regarding trends, etc.
NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault
National Association of Counsel for Children
Offender Registry
NC Department of Corrections Offender Registry
NC Sex Offender Database
Family Watch Dog
National Sex Offender Registry
Demographics and Legislative Information
North Carolina General Assembly
NCDHHS Central Registry
US Census Information
NC Association of County Commissioners
Population Estimates
LEGISLATIVE
The past few years have been very exciting for CACs in North Carolina. Accredited CAC’s have continued to grow since 2004, and currently total 30 across the state. As the number of children served has increased the NC General Assembly has noted the unique service that CAC’s provide for children and for their community partners, social services, law enforcment agencies, prosecutors, medical providers and mental health providers. The NC General Assembly has enacted legislation to fund accreidted Childrens Advocacy Centers since 2004.
In 2004, the NC General Assembly appropriated the sum of $375,000, for 15 Accredited CAC’s located across North Carolina. Since the inception of this funding the amount dedicated to Children’s Advocacy Centers has not increased although the number of accredited centers has grown to 30.
Suggestion: Use the General Assembly website as your homepage during session in order to keep up to date on pertinent information.