Author: Lauren Nicole

Lauren Nicole

Lauren Nicole

Lauren Nicole

Common Signs of Trauma

Throughout my experience at the Child Advocacy Center, I’ve seen kids and teens experience and show signs of trauma differently, especially depending on their age. A lot of times parents tell me they begin to notice these abnormal behaviors before any disclosure of abuse or trauma is made…

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“Is This Sexual Abuse?”

Unfortunately, in today’s society a lot of adults and kids are left confused about the definition and nature of what sexual abuse actually is.  There have been a multitude of news stories in the past several months leaving people wondering…

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15 Warning Signs of Child Sex Trafficking

In December 2016, January was formally proclaimed as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States.  As a Child Advocacy Center, we are so encouraged by the impact this declaration has had on our nation, as a whole. Throughout the whole month of January, organizations, non-profits, and individuals across the country took a stand to call attention to this issue within the United States. 

Read on to find what you can do to help.

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