National Children's Advocacy Center

National Children's Advocacy Center We champion and strengthen the global response to child abuse. Discover how you can make a difference at https://linktr.ee/ncachsv

Thank you to Truitt News Radio for inviting our CEO, Chris Newlin, to join the conversation and share more about the Chi...
05/26/2026

Thank you to Truitt News Radio for inviting our CEO, Chris Newlin, to join the conversation and share more about the Children’s Advocacy Center movement across Alabama and around the globe. We appreciate the opportunity to highlight the importance of this work and the impact CACs make every day for children and families.

🔗 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1846196/episodes/19226559
🎙️Tune in to the interview beginning around minute 18 to hear Chris's interview.

Thank you to the Madison City Council for your continued support of the National Children’s Advocacy Center and the work...
05/12/2026

Thank you to the Madison City Council for your continued support of the National Children’s Advocacy Center and the work being done to protect children and strengthen families across our community.
 
At tonight’s council meeting, NCAC CEO Chris Newlin expressed appreciation for the Council’s attendance at and signing of the recent proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. He also shared a brief presentation highlighting the far-reaching impact of child abuse on a community’s health, wellbeing, and long-term economic viability.
 
We are grateful for community leaders who continue to stand alongside us in creating safer futures for children and families.

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About SextortionSextortion can be a difficult topic, but calm, honest conver...
05/11/2026

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About Sextortion

Sextortion can be a difficult topic, but calm, honest conversations help children recognize risks and know they are never alone if something happens.

Here are ways families can start the conversation:

🧩 Explain what sextortion is. Use simple, age-appropriate language: it happens when someone threatens to share images or information to pressure a child for more pictures, money, or control. Focus on safety, not fear.

❤️ Emphasize it’s never their fault. Kids may feel ashamed or scared. Repeat often: if someone threatens them, they did nothing wrong — responsibility always belongs to the offender.

📣 Encourage immediate disclosure. Let your child know you want them to come to you right away if something feels wrong. Reassure them they won’t be in trouble and that you will help.

🛠 Walk through what to do. Practice steps together: stop responding, save evidence, block and report the account, and tell a trusted adult immediately.

🧠 Explain why offenders use pressure. Help kids understand threats are meant to create fear and silence. Talking to a trusted adult breaks that control.

🤝 Reinforce ongoing support. Remind your child you will face challenges together and support them every step of the way — no matter what has already happened.

👇 We’re sharing a link to free NetSmartz resources in the comments with family guides, conversation tips, and tools to help you continue these important discussions at home.

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About AIArtificial Intelligence is becoming part of kids’ everyday digital l...
05/08/2026

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About AI

Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of kids’ everyday digital lives. Helping children understand how AI works — and how to use it safely — starts with simple, ongoing conversations.

Here are ways families can begin:

🤖 Explain what AI is. Use simple language: AI is technology that learns patterns, like recommending videos or recognizing faces. Starting with the basics builds confidence and curiosity.

🧠 Talk about real vs. fake content. AI can create images, videos, and messages that look real but aren’t. Encourage kids to pause, ask questions, and think critically about what they see online.

🔒 Discuss privacy and data. Help children understand that apps collect information to learn about users. Encourage them to ask before sharing personal details like photos, location, or voice recordings.

👨‍👩‍👧 Explore AI together. Try kid-friendly tools side by side and talk about what feels exciting, confusing, or concerning. Setting boundaries together helps kids learn responsible use.

⚠️ Address AI-driven risks calmly. Explain that AI can sometimes be used to copy voices, alter photos, or send fake messages. Remind your child to come to you if something feels off.

💡 Encourage critical thinking. Teach simple questions: Who made this? Why was it created? Can I trust this source? These habits help kids become thoughtful digital citizens.

👇 We’re sharing a link to free NetSmartz resources in the comments with family guides, conversation starters, and tools to help you continue these important discussions at home.

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About SextingConversations about sexting can feel uncomfortable — but calm, ...
05/07/2026

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About Sexting

Conversations about sexting can feel uncomfortable — but calm, honest discussions help kids make safer choices and know they can come to you for help.

Here are ways families can start the conversation:

💬 Start without judgment. Approach the topic calmly and openly so your child feels safe talking. Avoid shame or punishment language — focus on learning and protection.

⚠️ Explain the risks clearly. Help kids understand that once an image is shared, it can be saved, screenshot, or forwarded beyond their control. Keep the conversation factual rather than fear-based.

🛑 Discuss consent and boundaries. Make it clear that no one has the right to ask them for sexual images. Healthy relationships respect boundaries and never pressure someone to share pictures.

👥 Address peer pressure. Talk about how kids may feel pushed to send images to fit in or gain approval. Reinforce that real respect never requires compromising comfort or privacy.

❤️ Reassure them they can come to you. If a mistake happens, kids need support — not shame. Let them know you’ll face challenges together and focus on solutions.

🛠 Review what to do if images are shared. Practice steps like blocking accounts, reporting content, saving evidence, and reaching out to trusted adults or support services.

👇 We’re sharing a link to free NetSmartz resources in the comments with family guides, conversation tips, and tools to help you continue these important discussions at home.

05/06/2026

We are grateful to community partners like Yulista Holding LLC, who support our mission to champion and strengthen the global response to child abuse. 💙

📚💛 Teacher Appreciation Week 💛📚At Handle with Care Alabama (HWC), we want to celebrate the true heart of every classroom...
05/05/2026

📚💛 Teacher Appreciation Week 💛📚

At Handle with Care Alabama (HWC), we want to celebrate the true heart of every classroom..
Our teachers.
Educators play a vital role in creating safe, supportive spaces for students, especially those navigating trauma. Every gentle word, patient moment, and extra bit of understanding truly matters—and can change a child’s day, or even their life.
To the teachers who show up every day with compassion, consistency, and care:
Thank you for being a steady light in our children’s lives. 💙🌟
🔗 Learn more about Handle With Care Alabama:
https://handlewithcareal.org/

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About CyberbullyingCyberbullying can happen anywhere kids connect online — i...
04/21/2026

⭐ Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Child About Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can happen anywhere kids connect online — in games, group chats, and social media. Open conversations help children recognize it, respond safely, and support others.

Here are ways families can start the conversation:

📱 Define cyberbullying clearly. Help kids understand it can include mean comments, exclusion, spreading rumors, or threatening messages online. Real-life examples help them recognize when behavior crosses the line.

💛 Encourage empathy. Remind children that words online can hurt just as much as words spoken face-to-face. Ask questions that help them think about how others feel before posting or responding.

🚫 Teach them not to engage. If they’re targeted, show them how to save messages, take screenshots, block the person, and tell a trusted adult instead of responding.

🤝 Talk about bystander power. Kids can make a difference by supporting someone who is being bullied, reporting harmful content, or asking an adult for help. Being an “upstander” builds confidence and kindness online.

🗣 Create a no-shame zone. Reassure your child they won’t lose their device or get in trouble for speaking up. Kids are more likely to ask for help when they feel supported.

🧠 Monitor mental health. Cyberbullying can deeply affect a child’s mood, sleep, and confidence. Check in regularly and remind them you’re always there to listen.

👇 We’re sharing a link to free NetSmartz resources in the comments with family guides, conversation starters, and tools to help you continue these important discussions at home.

We listen. We act. We advocate.During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25), we join communities nationwide ...
04/20/2026

We listen. We act. We advocate.

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25), we join communities nationwide in honoring survivors and raising awareness about victims’ rights and the support available to those impacted by crime.

As Child Abuse Prevention Month continues, we’re reminded that prevention and victim advocacy are deeply connected — both begin with listening and showing up for children and families when they need support most.

At the National Children’s Advocacy Center, this commitment guides our work every day as we ensure children and families feel heard, supported, and never alone. 💙

Learn more:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/

⛈️⚾️ The rain may have changed the game plan — but not our mission.Even though tonight’s Rocket City Trash Pandas game w...
04/19/2026

⛈️⚾️ The rain may have changed the game plan — but not our mission.

Even though tonight’s Rocket City Trash Pandas game was rained out, the National Children’s Advocacy Center team was still proud to be part of the Community Spotlight — and we loved handing out blue pinwheels to so many kids and families.

Each pinwheel represents the happy, safe childhood every child deserves, and we’re grateful for a community that continues to show up for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and help us spread hope and awareness!

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