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National Children’s Alliance is the beginning of child abuse's end.

We reach everyone with a voice in eradicating abuse—from families and communities to Capitol Hill. National Children’s Alliance, or NCA, is a professional membership organization on a mission to make one big difference, one child at a time. Reaching everyone with a voice in eradicating abuse—from families, advocates, team members, communities, and all the way to Capitol Hill, its members power a national movement to keep children safe. As a not-for-profit membership and accrediting organization providing comprehensive care through hundreds of Children’s Advocacy Centers nationwide, we unify and amplify our voices to command better outcomes. Featuring the largest network of care centers supporting child abuse victims in the country, NCA is a model in outcome-driven collaboration. Delivering everything from leadership and educational opportunities to resources and connections, the organization inspires members, referrers, and futures. By amplifying a single-minded voice in order to help local communities put the needs of victims first, NCA is the beginning of child abuse’s end.

10/29/2026

What do we really know about trauma and substance use?

On the latest episode of One in Ten podcast, host and NCA CEO Teresa Huizar talks with clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Nick Morelli about what long-term research can tell us about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), substance use in young adulthood, and resilience.

What can these patterns teach us, and what might they mean for prevention and practice?

🎧 Listen now and learn more: https://oneintenpodcast.org/episodes/what-do-we-really-know-about-trauma-and-substance-use/

▶️ Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F92a7vKbvXk

10/28/2026

Learn more: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/betherenow/

10/27/2026

Ohio’s Children’s Advocacy Centers served nearly 12,000 children and families last year. But without action from Congress, the funding that helps make that work possible is at risk.

In a new op-ed that originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers CEO Danielle McCament makes the case for why the Senate should pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act, S. 1892, before the end of the year.

Read on to learn more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/16-kids-suffered-alleged-ohio-085225729.html

10/26/2026

🎃 Halloween safety goes beyond checking the candy.

Between costumes, trick-or-treating, parties, and all the excitement, Halloween is also a good opportunity to remind kids about boundaries, trusted adults, and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. A few simple conversations can help kids feel safe and supported on Halloween and throughout the year.

Check out our Halloween safety tips for parents and caregivers and share with your network: https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/halloween-safety-goes-beyond-candy-keeping-kids-safe/

10/23/2026

Why might a child take back an abuse disclosure?

In the latest episode of our One in Ten podcast, host and NCA CEO Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Zsofia Szojka about research examining why children recant, the influences and pressures they may experience after disclosure, and what those findings mean for the professionals working to protect them.

🎧 Learn more and listen to the full episode now: https://oneintenpodcast.org/episodes/why-children-recant-abuse/

▶️ Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VGstBo5TUAc

10/22/2026

When a child experiences abuse, what happens next matters.

It can mean a safe place to talk. A trained professional who knows how to help. A family connected to the support they need. A community ready to respond.

Across the country, Children’s Advocacy Centers bring together the people and resources children need after abuse. At National Children’s Alliance, we work to strengthen that network so more children and families can access a coordinated, trauma-informed response.

Because what happens after abuse matters, too.

What happens next matters.

National Children’s Alliance supports Children’s Advocacy Centers nationwide, helping communities provide coordinated care and support to children who experience abuse.

10/21/2026

Children’s Advocacy Centers need tools and technology that work for them, along with support they can count on.

We’re grateful for our partnership with V2 Advocate, whose digital interview recording and management platform is designed specifically for the needs of CACs.

V2 Advocate makes the technology easy to use, with an intuitive platform and direct, in-house customer support available 24/7/365.

Thank you, V2 Advocate, for supporting the work of CACs and the professionals who help children and families navigate difficult experiences.

Learn more: https://v2advocate.com/

10/20/2026

We're honored that our One in Ten podcast with NCA CEO Teresa Huizar has been recognized as a 2026 Signal Awards Bronze Winner in the Mental Health category.

Through conversations with practitioners, researchers, advocates, and survivors, the podcast helps bring greater awareness to the issues affecting children and families while highlighting the work of the Children's Advocacy Center movement. Thank you for listening and being part of this journey.

https://www.signalaward.com/winners/?season=2026

10/19/2026

🏆 One in Ten podcast is a W3 Awards Best in Show winner!

We’re honored and thrilled that One in Ten has received Best in Show in the Podcasts: General Series – Associations category.

This recognition celebrates more than a podcast. It helps shine a brighter spotlight on the conversations, research, and voices shaping the movement to help children and families heal.

A huge thank you to our guests, listeners, and everyone who helps make One in Ten possible. 💙

10/16/2026

Why might a child take back an abuse disclosure?

In the latest episode of our One in Ten podcast, host and NCA CEO Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Zsofia Szojka about research examining why children recant, the influences and pressures they may experience after disclosure, and what those findings mean for the professionals working to protect them.

🎧 Learn more and listen to the episode now: https://oneintenpodcast.org/episodes/why-children-recant-abuse/

▶️ Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VGstBo5TUAc

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