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CPCM is developing sustainable solutions to reduce all forms of child maltreatment in South Dakota. CPCM brings unity to the work.

The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) is developing sustainable solutions to reduce all forms of child maltreatment in South Dakota, beginning with child sexual abuse. Child maltreatment prevention and response is a complex issue. Responsibility for prevention efforts and corresponding promotion of child wellbeing is shared across multiple agencies and programs in the child welfare system. Established by the South Dakota Legislature in 2017, CPCM is housed within the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Dakota and led by a 30-member Advisory Board. CPCM aims to align local, tribal, state and federal efforts to protect children. CPCM’s work product revolves around the CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences prevention strategies. The activities performed by the CPCM partners advance better coordination of programs across systems to take full advantage of the use of available resources statewide.

10/29/2026

❤️ This resource would not exist without family leaders.

Throughout South Dakota's ECCS initiative, parents and caregivers generously shared their experiences, ideas, challenges, and successes. Their leadership helped shape programs, inform decisions, and strengthen systems serving young children and families.

Growing Family Leadership in South Dakota was created to preserve those lessons and provide a practical resource for organizations that want to build authentic partnerships with families.

Thank you to the family leaders whose voices continue to guide this work.

https://sdcpcm.com/publications/eccs-family-leadership-guide

10/28/2026

CPCM was honored to bring together several current and past advisory council members last month. The gathering was time to reflect on our upcoming 10th Anniversary, the work that has been done, and CPCM's current strategies. These state and community members were instrumental in our formation and continue to guide our work. Thank you for all that you do keep children safe and supported in SD!

10/26/2026

Meet the trainer of this week's Court Improvement Program training session!

https://sdcpcm.com/events/oct2026-cip

Nicole Laughlin graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota in 2002. During her undergraduate studies, she was a double major in English and Criminal Justice. Nicole was active in campus life in Vermillion and participated in several organizations, including Kappa Alpha Theta and Mortar Board National Honor Society. Nicole received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2006. While in law school, Nicole excelled academically and served as both a staff writer and Lead Articles Editor of the South Dakota Law Review. She is the author of two published law review articles and Nicole was the recipient of numerous scholarships during her academic schooling. Nicole has also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of South Dakota, teaching courses for Criminal Procedure and Legal Research and Writing.

10/24/2026

What have we learned from five years of building family leadership through CPCM's ECCS initiative?

✅ Families want meaningful roles, not token representation.
✅ Trust and relationships matter.
✅ Leadership opportunities need support, flexibility, and accessibility.
✅ Lived experience is expertise.

These lessons and many more are highlighted in Growing Family Leadership in South Dakota, a new guide developed from the experiences of family leaders, partners, and communities engaged in South Dakota's ECCS work.

We hope this resource helps organizations across the state strengthen authentic family engagement and shared leadership.

https://sdcpcm.com/publications/eccs-family-leadership-guide

10/22/2026

Join us October 28 for the monthly Court Improvement Program training session. This month will feature "Ethics in Child Welfare Representation" presented by Nicole Laughlin, Laughlin Law.

https://sdcpcm.com/events/oct2026-cip

10/20/2026

CPCM is hiring! If you’re passionate about supporting caregivers and improving outcomes for children, we invite you to apply and help us strengthen families across South Dakota.

📣Rapid City area: Foster Care Licensing & Placement Specialist
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/49842

📣Full time Remote: Training Specialist
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/50189

📣Part Time Remote: Training Specialist
https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/50029

10/19/2026

Over the past several years, South Dakota's Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) initiative has worked alongside families, community partners, and state leaders to strengthen family voice and leadership across early childhood systems.

We're excited to share Growing Family Leadership in South Dakota: A Practical Guide for Building Authentic Family Engagement and Shared Leadership.

This resource captures lessons learned through the ECCS project and translates them into practical strategies, tools, and recommendations that organizations can use to build meaningful partnerships with families and create opportunities for shared leadership.

When families are recognized as experts in their own experiences, stronger systems and better outcomes follow.

https://sdcpcm.com/publications/eccs-family-leadership-guide

10/13/2026

Children's Advocacy Centers of South Dakota invites you to visit one of South Dakota's Children's Advocacy Centers.

Thursday, November 5
8:30 to 10:30am
Child's Voice, 1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls

✔ Tour the forensic interview and medical exam rooms
✔ Hear how MDTs work a case from referral to healing
✔ Learn where SD children still lack access to CAC services

RSVP to [email protected] by October 31.

10/06/2026

Don't miss out - registration for the Community Response to Child Abuse Conference on October 8 will be closing soon!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/26th-annual-community-response-to-child-abuse-conference-tickets-1992499791513?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/30/2026

New this year! A limited number of conference registrants will be able to participate in "Luke & Lorelai's Story: The Cliff Effect" presented by Morgan Van Haden.

Experience the frustrations of the “cliff effect,” where increased income can result in the sudden loss of essential benefits—trapping families in financial uncertainty. Geared toward HR professionals, hiring managers, businesses, and nonprofits, this experience sheds light on workforce development challenges and offers insight into supporting financial stability in your community.

Pre-registration is required and due to the nature of this session, registration was limited and is FULL!

Address

USD Sioux Falls, 4801 N. Career Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
57105

Telephone

+16053571392

Website

http://www.sdcpcm.com/

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