by VBI Tech | Aug 24, 2021 | Protect A Child
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 1 in 7 children has experienced child abuse and/or neglect in the past year in the United States. Even here in the Rio Grande Valley, children are physically, emotionally, and sexually abused. In...
by VBI Tech | Aug 12, 2021 | Protect A Child
Children and adolescents who have experienced trauma in their lives can benefit from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), a short-term phase-and components-based treatment.TF-CBT is suitable for children and adolescents ages 3 to 18 with emotional...
by VBI Tech | Jul 20, 2021 | Protect A Child
Science has shown us that when a child goes through a traumatic event, their development can be severely disrupted, resulting in lifelong consequences. In cases of abuse, it can’t be understated how important it is to quickly establish a safe environment for your...
by VBI Tech | Jun 22, 2021 | Protect A Child
At the request of law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services, a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) helps Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties (CACHSC) by providing a medical evaluation for a child victim of abuse. This sexual assault...
by VBI Tech | Jun 18, 2021 | Protect A Child
Child abuse is an alarmingly prevalent issue in the United States. According to reports from child protective service agencies and the US Department of Health and Human Services, 78,188 children were sexually abused in 2003 at the rate of 1.2 per 1000 children. These...
by VBI Tech | Mar 30, 2021 | Protect A Child
Every April, Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity for us to learn about the signs of child abuse and ways to prevent it.Nationwide, communities come together in support of families and children. Outreach programs, resources, and activities provide wonderful...
