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Kappa Delta opens up Child Abuse Prevention Month with Ribbon Cutting
CATEGORY: Events | DATE: April 1, 2019
On April 1st, we kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a ribbon cutting ceremony with our amazing Kappa Delta's at LSU. Thank you so much to our media partners for showing up and taking the time to support this...
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Executive Director, Toni Bankston honored with the 2019 Louisiana Social Worker of the Year Award
CATEGORY: News Updates | DATE: March 21, 2019
PLEASE join us in congratulating Toni Bankston, our Executive Director, for receiving the 2019 Louisiana Social Worker of the Year award from the National Association of Social Workers. It's an honor to have your leadership, guidance and wisdom driving our...
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
CATEGORY: News Updates | DATE: March 19, 2019
Next month is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we are going to be out in the community bringing awareness and a call to action for ALL adults. It is OUR job to keep our kids safe. We cannot expect them...
Read MoreGov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
CATEGORY: News Updates | DATE: March 13, 2019
BATON ROUGE | THE ADVOCATE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. Human Trafficking Prevention Commission Advisory Board The Human Trafficking Prevention Commission Advisory Board provides information and recommendations from the perspective...
Read MoreHow to take care of yourself
CATEGORY: Caregivers | DATE: February 14, 2019
You are going through a very difficult time, and you probably feel pressured from many directions. Although you are trying to take care of a lot of other people, you also need to take care of yourself. Your well-being is...
Read MoreHow to Act toward your child if they have been abused
CATEGORY: Caregivers | DATE: October 14, 2018
Provide safety, love, and support. Let them know it is okay to cry or to be mad. Make sure your child understands it is not his or her fault. Don’t coach or pressure your child to talk about things. Some...
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Webinar: Transforming Childhood Trauma Using Mind-Body Skills
CATEGORY: News Updates | DATE: July 29, 2018
A mind-body medicine webinar presented by Toni Bankston, LCSW, BACS This webinar was presented on July 26, 2018. About the Webinar Childhood Trauma is currently understood as a public health concern which is known to have far-reaching impacts on physical...
Read MoreThings to remember if you are abused
CATEGORY: Caregivers, Survivors | DATE: January 14, 2018
There are some important things to remember if you are abused. It’s Your Body No one has the right to touch you. You can say No. Abuse Is Never Your Fault Even if you don’t say no, it is NEVER...
Read MoreSigns sometimes shown by abused children
CATEGORY: Caregivers | DATE: January 14, 2018
Children who have been abused often show many different types of signs and symptoms. Children may regress to earlier developmental periods and show other changes that are out of the ordinary for them. Here are just a few of the...
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