In Alberta, the rate of grooming has spiked in recent months; children and youth are spending more time online seeking social connection because the current circumstances have limited their time usually spent at school or with peers. For...
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As Child Abuse Prevention Month kicks off, we connect with CCAC CEO Karen Orser for a chat about child abuse prevention and intervention, the work of Child Advocacy Centres, and the important role that communities can play in helping to keep...
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Calgary, AB – October is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Child Advocacy Centres (CACs) across Alberta are coming together to raise awareness about child abuse and the important role communities can play in helping to keep children and youth...
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We are pleased to share our 2019-2020 Report to the Community. Highlights from the past year demonstrate how the CCAC has continued to grow as a centre of excellence in the intervention and prevention of child abuse, and serves as a place of...
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In Alberta, child luring numbers have rapidly increased since the beginning of COVID-19, and continue to move in a negative direction. In this CACs Connect Roundtable, we are joined by Constable Holly Porterfield from Central Alberta CAC...
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Our Childlife Specialist Georgina Cooper provides critical support to the children, youth and families who come to CCAC, ensuring they feel welcome, safe, and know exactly what to expect during their time at the centre. Watch Georgina and our CEO...
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Dr. Sarah MacDonald is our Forensic Interview Specialist, a critical role here at the CCAC. Watch this #TalkTuesday chat where our CEO Karen Orser and Dr. MacDonald discuss what a Forensic Interview Specialist does, and how her partner, facility...
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