Author: Emily Sznitka

Emily Sznitka

Emily Sznitka

Emily Sznitka

A Survivor’s Story: Jenna Quinn

 Jenna Quinn is a child sexual abuse survivor, author, TED speaker, and the namesake of Jenna’s Law. In 2009, Jenna’s Law was the first comprehensive child sexual abuse prevention education law that passed in the U.S named after a survivor. It requires that each school district adopt and implement a prevention policy that educates students, teachers, and parents on how to prevent, recognize, and report child sexual abuse. Now, over half the country has passed prevention….

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Community Spotlight Member: Leigh Hauxwell

The Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County (CAC Lapeer) would like to thank Leigh Hauxwell for all that she has contributed to the Center over the years. With her endless support we have continuously been able to provide Lapeer County with education, knowle….

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15 Tips to Keeping Kids Safe

Children have the right to be safe. We want to spread awareness to protect children from harm. Below are a some tips for making sure your child is bei

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Community Spotlight Member: Officer Cevin Brown

The Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County would like to spotlight Officer Cevin Brown at the Imlay City Police Department. Officer Brown played a vital role in developing the Center into what it is today as he was one of the very first advocates…

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July’s Community Spotlight Member

The Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County would like to spotlight the Watson Family as July’s Community Spotlight Member. Since the Watson family has been involved with the Center, they have volunteere

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April’s Community Spotlight Member

As April is recognized as National Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County would like to recognize the Child Advocacy Center’s Sheriff Department Liaison of the Prevention Program, Deputy White, for all that he has continuously contributed to the Center.  In 2010…

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March’s Community Spotlight Member

The Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County would like to spotlight Nancy Stimson as March’s Community Spotlight Member. As a former detective/sergeant for the Sheriff’s Department, Nancy Stimson has provided the Lapeer Community with education and safet

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