NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3215
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3215
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3215
Saturday 1st July 2023
Learn how Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center in NJ promotes justice and healing for child abuse victims with a holistic approach.
93 minutes
Holistic Healing
Trauma-informed Approach
Supportive
Proactive Stance
Child-Centred Response
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Episode Overview
- Winona's House reduces the number of child interviews during investigations to minimize re-traumatization.
- The center collaborates with various agencies to ensure a coordinated, child-centred response to abuse cases.
- Community-based prevention programs engage with families to address changing needs related to child abuse and neglect.
- Ongoing support, including events and educational assistance, is provided to families to aid healing and strengthening after abuse.
- Safe disclosure environments are crucial, and Winona's House ensures a supportive setting, minimizing re-telling of traumatic experiences.
The center's commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for children and families is commendable and reflects a proactive stance in combating child abuse and promoting healing.
Imagine a place where children who have suffered abuse can find safety, justice, and healing all under one roof. This episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now' introduces us to Wynona's House, a Child Advocacy Center in New Jersey, and its Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Proffit. Wynona's House is dedicated to promoting justice and healing for child victims of abuse and violence.
Their mission involves coordinating investigative, prosecutorial, treatment, and prevention services to create a community where children are safe, families are strong, and victims can reclaim their childhoods. One standout feature of Wynona's House is their approach to reducing trauma during investigations. Instead of multiple interviews, children undergo a single interview conducted by a specially trained interviewer in a child-friendly environment. This method not only minimizes re-traumatization but also improves the quality of evidence collected, leading to more successful prosecutions.
Dominic explains how the center collaborates with various agencies, including law enforcement, medical treatment centers, and child protective services, to ensure a coordinated response to abuse cases. Prevention and community outreach are also key components of Wynona's House's mission. They engage with families and the community through programs that address child abuse and neglect, offering ongoing support such as back-to-school barbecues and holiday celebrations. These efforts help families heal and strengthen after experiencing abuse.
The episode also touches on the psychological impact of abuse on children and the importance of providing a safe space for disclosure. Dominic shares how the center ensures that non-offending caregivers and other family members are present during the disclosure process to reassure the child and minimize the need for retelling traumatic experiences. This episode is a powerful reminder of the critical role Child Advocacy Centers play in supporting child victims and their families.
Under Dominic's leadership, Wynona's House exemplifies a holistic and trauma-informed approach to addressing child abuse, combining investigative, treatment, and prevention services to foster a safe and supportive environment for children and families.