Addison County Unit for Special Investigations

06/02/2026

Summer is here, and the school year is almost over! As children and teens spend more time in camps, programs, community activities, and online spaces, it's important for youth-serving organizations to stay focused on creating safe, supportive environments for every child.

How is your organization helping keep kids safe this summer and beyond? Check out the resources below to learn more about best practices, prevention strategies, and ways to strengthen child safety efforts in your community.
https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/how-are-youth-serving-organizations-keeping-kids-safe/

https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/how-are-youth-serving-organizations-keeping-kids-safe/

05/25/2026

This is not happening somewhere else. It is happening in schools, neighborhoods, sports programs, faith communities, and homes across the country.

Children should not have to protect themselves from abuse. That responsibility belongs to adults.

Silence creates opportunities for harm. Action can help stop it. 💙

Learn how you can help protect children and take action through our prevention trainings: d2l.org/about-our-trainings

05/18/2026

05/13/2026

An interactive film that shows how teens get trapped in sextortion. Learn firsthand how it can happen to any kid—and what you can do to help.

05/11/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month - How can you help when a child is in crisis

04/30/2026

While child sexual abuse has decreased in most settings over time, the one place it's actually increasing is schools.

Learn more and listen to our latest One in Ten podcast episode with returning guest and researcher Elizabeth Jeglic, Ph.D.: https://oneintenpodcast.org/episodes/preventing-educator-sexual-misconduct/

You can also watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5RXbk1P4ItU

04/30/2026

Today is the final day to purchase raffle tickets - I will be drawing the winners tomorrow!

Join us for the first-ever 2026 Addison County Prevention in Action Raffle and support the Addison County Child Advocacy Center during Child Abuse Prevention Month this April! Every ticket you purchase directly helps children in our community who have experienced abuse or are at risk—providing vit...

04/29/2026

Day 29 - As we wrap up Child Abuse Prevention Month, we reflect on the importance of protecting children—but also on the people doing that work every single day.

Behind every safe space, every forensic interview, every moment of advocacy… there are nonprofit professionals showing up with compassion, expertise, and resilience.

Recent research from the Nonprofit Finance Fund reminds us that these workers are truly the heart of the sector—yet many face burnout, financial strain, and barriers that threaten their well-being and the services communities rely on.

When we support nonprofit staff, we strengthen entire communities.
When we invest in their well-being, we protect the quality and sustainability of care for children and families.

As April comes to a close, let’s continue the work:
💙 Support your local child advocacy center
💙 Advocate for sustainable funding
💙 Recognize and uplift the people behind the mission

Because prevention doesn’t end with a month—and neither should our support.