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December 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Join us for Children’s Day at the Capitol Community Response to Child Abuse Conference On Demand Portal 2nd Annual Legal Workshop Scheduled Court Improvement Program January Training Join us January 11, 2023 for Children’s Day at the Capitol! Annually, organizations with an interest in bettering the lives of children and families will gather…
November 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Join us for Children’s Day at the Capitol Community Response to Child Abuse Conference On Demand Portal Court Improvement Program Nov/Dec Training Buckle Up/Phone Down campaign Empowering South Dakota Children and Families Join us January 11, 2023 for Children’s Day at the Capitol! Annually, organizations with an interest in bettering the lives of…
Child Sexual Abuse Resources
Child sexual abuse is any interaction between a child and an adult (or another child) in which the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer. Sexual abuse can include both touching and non-touching behaviors. Know the facts: 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the United States experience child…
October 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Community Response to Child Abuse Conference Virgena Wieseler Recognized Court Improvement Program October Training SANE Training Opportunities SD ECCS Strategic Planning Session Held Hundreds Trained on Child Abuse Prevention More than 550 professionals in the child advocacy field attended the 22nd an-nual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference, held October 6-7 at the…
Hundreds Trained at Community Response to Child Abuse Conference
Hundreds of South Dakotans Trained on Child Abuse Prevention More than 550 professionals in the child advocacy field attended the 22nd annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference, held October 6-7 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The conference provided professional training and educational opportunities for teachers, medical professionals, dentists, law enforcement, social workers, mental…
September 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Community Response to Child Abuse Conference SD ECCS Series Continues SANE Trainings Available Community Response to Child Abuse Keynote Highlights Join South Dakota’s fight to end child maltreatment. With in-person and on-demand registration options, anyone can be a part of the Community Response to Child Abuse Conference. Dynamic conference keynotes include: The Art…
August 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Mandatory Reporter Online Survey SD ECCS Series Continues CRCAC Early Bird Registration Ends August 15 CIP Training Series, August: Huron Safety Plan Vicarious Trauma and CAASt K-12 Trainings Available Mandatory Reporter Online Survey The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment is conducting a statewide needs assessment in order to learn more about mandatory reporting…
SD Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Webinar Series – Medical and Disabilities Session
SD Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Webinar Series Session 1: Medical and Disabilities View Slides Only Panelists: Aimee Deliramich, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Center for Disabilities USD Amber Finnesand, Parent Kevin DeWald, Executive Director, South Dakota Health Link Lisa Fox, Implementation Analyst, South Dakota Health Link Sara DeCoteau, Tribal Health Director, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Whitney Brunner, Assistant…
July 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Join us at the 22nd Annual CRCAC Register for the SD ECCS Panel Discussions Join us at The 22nd Annual CRCAC Thurs. Oct. 6 – Fri. Oct. 7 Registration is now open! The Unified Judicial System, the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment and Child’s Voice at Sanford Health invite you to register…
June 2022 Newsletter
Take Note SD ECCS Focus Groups & Strategic Planning SANE Clinical Skills Lab set for August We have moved! CPCM is now located on the University of South Dakota Sioux Falls campus, 4801 N. Career Ave. You’ll find us in the Classroom Building, which is the NW building on campus. Congratulations and Farewell CPCM’s Communications Specialist,…
May 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Today is the last day to apply to present a conference session Register for May 25 CIP Training Save the Date, become a presenter at 22nd Annual CRCAC Mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference scheduled October 6 and 7, 2022. Today is the last day…
CPCM releases inaugural Data Initiative Annual Report
Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Media Contact: Susan Smith, [email protected] 605-357-1392 For Immediate Release – May 6, 2022 SIOUX FALLS – The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment has released the first State of South Dakota Children’s Wellbeing Data Initiative Report. In 2021, through support from the South Dakota…
CPCM Advisory Board Chair earns Eagle Award
News Release from the South Dakota Newspaper Association Rep. Tim Reed to receive SDNA open government award Rep. Tim Reed’s work to promote government transparency at both the local and state government levels has earned him recognition as the 2022 recipient of South Dakota Newspaper Association’s “Eagle Award.” The award is given by the…
April 2022 Newsletter
Take Note Register now for May 13 K-12 CAASt training Children’s Home Society sponsors year of Enough Abuse training Weitzman Institute releases ACEs COVID policy brief Data Initiative Report released Save the Date, become a presenter at 22nd Annual CRCAC Mark you calendars for the 22nd Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference scheduled October…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 9
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 9 Update – March 7-11, 2022 Lawmakers left Pierre this year after passing a budget that gives 6% raises to educators, state employees and healthcare providers, proposals that were priorities of Gov. Kristi Noem for the upcoming fiscal year. They used COVID…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 8
CPCM 8th Legislative Update 2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 8 Update – February 28-March 4, 2022 South Dakota lawmakers are closing in on the main run of the South Dakota Legislature, which ends on March 10. They will then take a two-week break and return on March…
March 2022 Newsletter
Donate Today and help us prevent child abuse and neglect Join us for the Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast on April 1 The South Dakota Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) invites you to join us in commemorating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness of how we can help our…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 7
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 7 Update – February 21-25, 2022 February 22 was Crossover Day at the South Dakota Legislature. This is typically a long day for lawmakers as all bills and joint resolutions must pass the house of origin – House bills and resolutions must…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 6
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 6 Update – February 14-17, 2022 The 6th Legislative Week found committees meeting late into the evenings in order to move through the large amount of bills. Many vehicle/ hoghouse bills were withdrawn and a significant number of other bills were tabled…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 5
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 5 Update – February 7-11, 2022 CPCM spent the week of Feb. 7 in Pierre attending legislative hearings and USD Day at the Capitol. Marijuana issues, parental rights in schools, and daycare grants were major topics for the week. CPCM was able…
Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast
Get Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast Tickets Here April 1, 2022 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The South Dakota Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) invites you to join us in commemorating this important month by raising awareness of how we can help our fellow South Dakotans know about, respond to, and…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Weeks 3 and 4
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 3 Update – January 24-27, 2022 & Week 4 Update – January 21 – February 4, 2022 The South Dakota Legislature is considering more than 500 bills this session, an amount not seen since the mid-1990s. Many of those are bills used…
Digital World and Kids: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Digital World and Kids: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Hollie Strand, Pennington County (S.D.) Sheriff’s Office/Internet Crimes Against Children 20th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 2
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 1 Update – January 18-22, 2022 Legislative Notes The 2022 Children’s Day at the Capitol was held on January 20, 2022. CPCM was joined by advocates, representatives from the Department of Social Services, lawmakers, and members of the public. Twelve partner…
CPCM 2022 Legislative Update for Week 1
2022 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 1 Update – January 11-14, 2022 Legislative Notes The 97th South Dakota Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. SD Governor Kristi Noem presented her 4th State of the State address to a joint session of the State Legislature. Governor Noem applauded the work of the Department of Social Services in…
Multidisciplinary team professionals meet to discuss enhancements to Child and Adult Advocacy certificate
For Immediate Release – November 10, 2021 SIOUX FALLS – The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment hosted multidisciplinary focus groups Oct. 27-29, 2021, that will help enhance the Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAASt) graduate certificate curriculum at the University of South Dakota. The focus groups were made possible through funding…
Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference
Help support the 22nd Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference!Your sponsorship of the conference provides the opportunity to present a robust schedule of educational sessions for professionals working with children and families, and child abuse prevention advocates. Registration scholarships, funded via generous donations, allow a group of deserving professionals to join the conference and…
Pre-conference session details many facets of sexual abuse, assault
Scholarships, medical session available at 21st Annual Child Abuse Conference SIOUX FALLS, SD – The 21st Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference added an in-person pre-conference event that features sessions geared toward medical practitioners and offers scholarships for those professionals to attend. This includes individuals who may treat victims of child sexual abuse and…
Pre-conference focuses on abuse, neglect investigation
Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Media Contact: Susan Smith, [email protected] 605-357-1392 For Immediate Release – September 16, 2021 Scholarships, multidisciplinary training available at 21st Annual Child Abuse Conference SIOUX FALLS, SD – The 21st Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference added an in-person pre-conference event that features sessions geared…
Federal Grant will Help CPCM Develop Prevention Plans, Reduce Risk Factors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota has received a $1.3 million grant to help map referral systems and overcome barriers to service access experienced by the parents of young children due to South Dakota’s rural nature, large land mass and diversity of service delivery models. The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) is…
CRCA Conference scholarships available for educators, service providers
Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Media Contact: Susan Smith, [email protected] 605-357-1392 For Immediate Release SIOUX FALLS, SD – Educators and service providers can attend the 21st Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference for free thanks to scholarships from the South Dakota Department of Education and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. The…
Hygienists added as mandatory reporters
CPCM Director Carrie Sanderson, CPCM Intern Delaney Jayne, (Master of Social Work student), Kelsey Phelps (senior Dental Hygiene student), Tasha Wendel (South Dakota Dental Hygienist Association President Elect), Carissa Regnerus (SDDHA President), Mallory Hatzell (senior Dental Hygiene student) and Paige Hurlburt (senior Dental Hygiene student) supported the passage of House Bill 1132 while it was…
Join us to learn about Resilient Communities!
CPCM and South Dakota Resilient Communities will host a Lunch and Learn event via zoom on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 28. This free webinar highlights the South Dakota Resilient Communities framework and work completed by the first resilient community, Brookings County. The Resilient Communities framework was created to better…
Brookings receives first SD Resilient Communities designation
Brookings County awarded Resilient Community designation BROOKINGS, SD – The community of Brookings County became the first Resilient Community in South Dakota April 14. Representatives from two state universities, local city and county government, law enforcement, child protection services and child advocates gathered in the City Council chambers at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate the…
Brookings County to become first South Dakota Resilient Community
Contact [email protected] for more information BROOKINGS, SD – A nearly two-year process culminates April 14 at 10:30 a.m. when the community of Brookings County becomes the first Resilient Community in the state. The ceremony will take place in the City Council Chambers in the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 3rd St., Room…
Legislative Update: Lawmakers finish business, await veto day
Lawmakers finished the main run of business for 2021 and left Pierre for a couple of weeks. They return on March 29 for consideration of vetoes by Gov. Kristi Noem. CPCM-Legislative-Update_3.15.21
Legislative Update: Crossover Day results
Lawmakers covered the clock and worked late into the night on Feb. 25 to deal with bills still in their house of origin – House of Representatives bills had to move out of the House, while Senate bills had to move from the Senate. Any not dealt with died. Covering the clock is a traditional…
Brookings County asked to pledge resilience
BROOKINGS, SD – A coalition concerned with the health and safety of children is asking local entities and individuals to sign a pledge to help create a resilient community in Brookings County. The coalition, made up of representatives from multiple sectors including healthcare, behavioral health, government, nonprofits, education and businesses, has worked for nearly two…
Prevention language included in Media Guide
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment has developed a media guide that includes basic information about CPCM and its programs. “Know, respond, prevent are the three pillars of the CPCM purpose to prevent and eliminate child sexual abuse and all forms of maltreatment,” Director Carrie Sanderson said. “By developing and distributing this guide…
Week 6 Legislative Update
CPCM has released its legislative update for Week 6. Lawmakers will work through Crossover Day on Feb. 25, the last day to move bills from the House of origin. Several bills being watched by CPCM have hearings this week in preparation for the 25th. Lawmakers typically spend long hours dealing with the remaining bills. CPCM-Legislative-Update_2.19.21
CPCM releases 2.16.21 Legislative Update
CPCM has updated its weekly list of legislative activity. Several bills have hearings on 2.17 and 2.18. The bill to add dental hygienists to a list of professionals who are required by law to report child maltreatment passed the House last week but was challenged by lawmakers who want to limit, or remove, government mandates.…
2020 CPCM Annual Report
“On behalf of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) Advisory Board, I welcome you to the 2020 Annual Report of progress toward the mission of stopping child maltreatment in South Dakota and fostering resilient, healthy families. CPCM has now been operational for four years, and significant statewide changes are taking place to save our children. This report encapsulates the fine work being done by so many vested partners to bringing child maltreatment out of the shadows to truly heal our communities.” Sen. Deb Soholt
Teen Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
Please join us in promoting February as National Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault has released a series of training resources available in February. From the Network: Kindness, emotional support, equality… dating should be fun, but for many teens relationships include threats, jealousy, and controlling behavior. Children…
CPCM intern gains legislative experience
It was almost 11:30am and I was sitting in a small room tucked away on the third floor of the Capitol building where the Commerce Committee was discussing plumbing licensure. I was there because Carrie Sanderson thought we might be able to catch Representative Reed on his way out. I had done research earlier in…
Legislative Update for Feb. 1-5, 2021
Here’s the latest Legislative update of bills and general issues followed by the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment. Feb. 4 was the last day for introduction of bills. CPCM-Legislative-Update_2.8.21
Jan. 25-Feb. 1 Legislative Update
Here’s a roundup of bills CPCM is following based on legislative action this last week. It also includes a wrap-up of the Early Learner SD Forum and Children’s Day event. Contact CPCM if you have questions. CPCM-Legislative-Update_2.1.21
New guide details process of abuse and neglect reporting
CPCM created a guidebook on reporting child abuse and neglect to aid organizations developing internal child maltreatment reporting policies. The guidebook includes information for both permissive and mandatory reporters including the listing of who is mandated to report abuse and the steps required to make a report. The process of reporting abuse is also outlined.…
Legislative Update Jan. 18-22, 2021
The latest CPCM legislative update is ready for review. The second week of the legislative session saw few bills moving through the committee process. The CPCM Advisory Board met on Jan. 21 to approve a legislative policy and discussed legislation the Center would support or oppose during this year’s session. CPCM-Legislative-Update_1.25.21
Legislative Update: Jan. 18, 2021
Legislative Updates Begin The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment is releasing its first legislative update of the 2021 season. This week’s dispatch includes a brief synopsis of the State of the State, Judiciary and Tribes speeches delivered by Gov. Kristi Noem, Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Mike…
Sex Ed videos available from Bridging South Dakota
Bridging SD would like to share a resource created by the National Council on Independent Living. This is a video series called “Sex Education for Individuals with I/DD”. You can find the videos by following the link below and clicking on “watch the videos”. The videos are short, very informative, and include a variety of…
Effects of Foster Care Detailed on Information Gateway
The Administration for Children and Families has released a new toolkit child welfare professionals can use to understand the effects and extent of substance abuse in the foster care system. The toolkit is available as a link in the resources page of the CPCM website under the Child Welfare Information Gateway heading. Preventing, Identifying, and…
Collaborations creates educational opportunities
CPCM and USD partner to provide trauma-informed education opportunities The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment and the University of South Dakota created two collaborative programs on Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAASt). The inaugural cohort of the CAASt graduate certificate begins in January 2021. Enrollment reached 13 students by the original application deadline…
CPCM releases media guide for non profits
Community Online Plan Tracy Thomes, a student in the Master of Social Work program at the University of South Dakota, has completed website and social media guidelines that provide a framework for the outreach and media resources needed to support the safety of children in South Dakota. Thomes created the Community Online Plan as part…
New position open at Network Family Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault has an opening for a full-time Sexual Violence Project Specialist. The position is open until filled and will be located in the Rapid City office. That office will open in January 2021. Please send inquiries with cover letter and resume to [email protected] The full job…
SANE Learning Collaborative Training
When: Tuesday, January 5th: 3 to 5 pm Where: Virtual – Zoom Technology What: Strangulation Considerations for SD SANEs Sign up here: https://sdcpcm.com/sane-quarterly-training-registration/ This training is for medical professionals interested in learning more about their role in assessing non-fatal strangulation Dr. Kenneth S. Snell is a forensic pathologist and works for Sanford Health Pathology Clinic.…
CPCM Advisory Board Seeks Applicants
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) is seeking applications for a community advocate position on the CPCM Advisory Board. The CPCM Advisory Board is responsible for establishing the goals and administrative policies for CPCM, developing the work plan for stakeholders and CPCM staff, and promoting the augmentation of funding efforts to fight…
2020 Legislative Update – Weeks 4 & 5
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 4 Update – February 4-7, 2020 Week 5 Update – February 10-13, 2020 Legislative Notes The final day to submit bills for the 95th SD Legislative Session was on February 7, 2020. There are a total of 479 bills for consideration. The…
2020 Legislative Update – Week 3
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 3 Update – January 27-30, 2020 Legislative Notes The third week of legislative session saw a flurry of activity as legislators submitted bills by the January 30, 2020, deadline for unlimited bill introduction. February 6, 2020, is the final day for individual…
2020 Legislative Update – Week 2
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 2 Update – January 21-24, 2020 Legislative Notes Children’s Day at the Capitol was held on January 22, 2020. Event sponsors and vendors gathered in the rotunda of the Capitol to help educate legislators, staff and members of the public about the…
2020 Legislative Update – Week 1
2020 South Dakota Legislative Session – Final Update Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 1 Update – January 14-17, 2020 Legislative Notes The 95th South Dakota Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. SD Governor Kristi Noem presented her 2nd State of the State address to a joint session of the State…
Legislative Update – Final Report
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session – Final Update Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Weeks 8 – February 25-28, 2019 Weeks 9 – March 4-7, 2019 Weeks 10 – March 11-13 and 29, 2019 Legislative Notes The 2019 Legislative Session ended on March 29, 2019. Of the 460 bills submitted for consideration, 214 were…
18th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Speaker Videos
Several of the presentations from the 18th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference were recorded and are now available online, along with handouts from the keynote speakers. We hope those that attended found the content at last year’s conference to be valuable and will be able to utilize the recordings to increase your awareness…
Legislative Update – Weeks 6 & 7
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 6 Update – February 11-14, 2019 Week 7 Update – February 19-22, 2019 Legislative Notes Legislative weeks 6 and 7 saw a continued flurry of activity as Committees worked to pass bills through the house of origin by Monday, February 25, 2019.…
Legislative Update – Week 5
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 5 Update – February 5-8, 2019 Legislative Notes The large number of placeholder bills garnered state-wide attention. The Argus Leader published a story on the placeholder or vehicle bills on Friday, February 8, 2019. CPCM will continue to monitor placeholder bills and…
SD KIDS COUNT Releases Factbook
The 2018 South Dakota KIDS COUNT Factbook offers up-to-date data on child well-being in South Dakota, providing a comprehensive and in-depth look at the status of South Dakota’s children. This book serves as a tool and a resource for policymakers, journalists, advocates, and other stakeholders to ensure kids’ needs are taken into account when decisions…
Legislative Update – Week 4
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 4 Update – January 28-31, 2019 Legislative Notes Thursday, January 31, 2019, marked the last day for introduction of committee bills and join resolutions for the 94th South Dakota Legislative Session. SD Legislators are now considering a total of 460 bills. A…
Legislative Update – Week 3
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 3 Update – January 22-25, 2019 Legislative Notes The third week of legislative session brought a significant increase in the number of bills submitted for consideration, as Friday was the last day for the introduction of unlimited bills. Approximately 110 House bills…
Legislative Update – Week 2
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 2 Update – January 14-17, 2019 Legislative Notes The second week of the 94th Legislative Session started January 14th. Many bills thus far focus on regulations within pk-12 education systems. Additional areas of focus include gun purchase and licensing issues. Children’s Day…
Legislative Update – Week 1
2019 South Dakota Legislative Session Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Week 1 Update – January 8-11, 2019 Legislative Notes The 94th South Dakota Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. SD Governor Kristi Noem presented her 1st State of the State address to a joint session of the State Legislature. Governor Noem…
We are Hiring a SANE Project Coordinator
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment seeks a SANE Project Coordinator to coordinate training and facilitate efforts for specialized nursing professionals state-wide, organize clinical training operations, coordinate efforts to develop a pipeline between nursing schools and rural communities, and perform other tasks as required.
Health Survey Finds Most Common Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Economic Hardship, Parental Breakups
From Children’s Bureau Express: Health Survey Finds Most Common Adverse Childhood Experiences Are Economic Hardship, Parental Breakups Economic hardship and the divorce or separation of parents are the two most common adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) of children in the United States, according to a new brief from ChildTrends. The brief is based on data from…
Call to Action
Child abuse and neglect isn’t just an issue in April. On the final day of this Child Abuse Prevention Month, we invite you to reflect on the content and opportunities we’ve shared over the past 30 days and then decide what you will do to carry this message forward throughout the year. Here are a…
How to talk to children about difficult news
Children’s lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the “bad things” away. Instead of shielding children from the dangers, violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk to kids about what is happening. To learn tips on how to have these difficult conversations,…
Trauma experienced by juveniles in the justice system
More than 80% of juvenile justice-involved youth report experiencing trauma, with many having experienced multiple, chronic, and pervasive interpersonal traumas. This exposure places them at risk for emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal problems. Unresolved posttraumatic stress symptoms can lead to serious long-term consequences across the entire lifespan, such as problems with interpersonal relationships; cognitive functioning;…
Children’s Home Society Menu of Training
Children’s Home Society provides trainings that are geared at empowering people and organizations to help stop the cycle of child abuse. These trainings provide a holistic approach which expands the conversation from preventing child abuse to recognizing and responding to children in crisis and trauma. Source: Children’s Home Society
Mandatory Reporter Training
Mandated reporters are an essential part of the child protection system because they have an enhanced capacity, through their expertise and direct contact with children, to identify suspected child abuse and neglect. The Department of Social Services offers free, online mandatory reporter training on their website. Source: The Department of Social Services
Mandatory Reporters
Are you a mandatory reporter? There are over 25 professions listed in South Dakota Codified Law who are mandatory reporters. To see the full list, visit the South Dakota Legislative Research Council website. But ANYONE can report suspected instances of child abuse. To report child abuse or neglect, please call 1.877.244.0864. Intake Specialists will be…
Child Advocacy Centers
Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) are child-focused centers that coordinate the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse, while helping abused children heal. CACs have professionals specially trained to interview a child or provide a medical exam for the child. South Dakota has three nationally accredited CACs: Children’s Home Child Advocacy Center in Rapid City, Child’s…
Know your South Dakota resources
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) partnered with the 211 Helpline to create a SD Child Abuse Services Portal. Visitors can search the online portal for services, including counselors, in their home area. Visit the portal on the CPCM website.
Building Trauma-Informed Communities
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term given to describe abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences that occur to individuals under the age of 18. The landmark CDC-Kaiser Permanente ACE Study examined the relationships between adverse experiences during childhood and reduced health and well-being later in life. The study found a person’s risk for long-term…
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term given to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences that occur to individuals under the age of 18. The landmark Kaiser ACE study examined the relationships between these experiences during childhood and reduced health and well-being later in life. CDC estimates the lifetime costs associated…
Reducing Screen Time
“We now know that those iPads, smartphones and Xboxes are a form of digital drug. Recent brain imaging research is showing that they affect the brain’s frontal cortex — which controls executive functioning, including impulse control — in exactly the same way that cocaine does. Technology is so hyper-arousing that it raises dopamine levels —…
Building Safety Through Communication
Child safety discussions are crucial. Children’s Home Society of South Dakota offers the “What if?” Card deck. The 160-card set opens a subtle, yet intentional dialogue with children in the areas of sexual abuse, physical abuse, bullying, morals, stranger danger, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, internet safety, home safety, promises and secrets, and every day…
What to do if a child discloses abuse
Do you know how you would react if a child discloses abuse to you? Proper handling of the situation will help the child heal. If a child discloses abuse to you, the most important things you can say are: “I believe you.” “This isn’t your fault.” “We are going to get help.” For more tips…
SD Crafts Strategic Plan to Eliminate Child Abuse | Public News Service
PIERRE, S.D. – Childhood trauma that includes emotional, physical or sexual abuse can cause huge life impacts, but these can be minimized through awareness events such as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, through the end of April. In South Dakota, agencies and law enforcement field about 16,000 calls concerning child abuse or neglect each year.…
Teach Body Safety
Always remember that child abuse is an adult problem. Children should be taught proper words for their private parts and be taught that nobody has the right to touch or look at their private parts. Children should not be expected to stop abuse, rather they should be educated to let an adult know if someone…
Minimize 1:1 time
Minimizing one-on-one situations involving adults/peers as best as we can is the BEST way to protect children. Know the policies of your child’s school, church, sports, and other groups. Source: Minimize 1:1 time, Children’s Home Society of South Dakota
Steps Adults Can Take to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
Here are additional ways that might help reduce the risks of sexual abuse: 1. Begin talking to your child about personal space and privacy by age 3 and about sex before age 10. 2. Only allow those you have trusted and have known for many years to provide toileting and bathing care for your child.…
Internet and Digital Safety
Ever wonder about using cybersecurity to help keep your child safe online? Visit ConnectSafely for A Parents’ Guide to Cybersecurity. Source: A Parents’ Guide to Cybersecurity, Prefer to learn in person? Attend “Digital Safety & Your Kids”, a presentation by Hollie Strand with the SD Internet Crimes Against Children unit, sponsored by Sioux Falls Catholic…
Internet and Digital Safety
A third of 11 to 14 year olds have watched porn on a mobile device while about half of 15 to 17 year olds of accessed pornography on a smartphone or tablet. Source: Jonathan Blake, “Mobile porn access ‘damaging’ children and teenagers,” BBC Newsbeat, 2/11/14, at http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/26122390
Trauma Support
Statistics suggest that one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by their eighteenth birthday. Nearly 90% of these children will NOT tell anyone. If a child discloses abuse believe them. Let them know that this shouldn’t have happened and get help. False accusations do happen, but they are rare.…
Don’t Force Affection
Most people would agree that it is adorable when toddlers begin giving hugs and kisses. Even with the right motivation, parents can get in the habit of forcing children to give hugs and kisses to people when they would rather not. Unfortunately this can send a message that we give affection because it is polite…
Steps adults can take to protect children from sexual abuse
“Molesters do not wear an ugly mask. They wear a shield of trust.” Patty Rase Hopson Parents are often reassured by someone’s title that they are not a danger to their children. There can be a false sense of security when the title “doctor,” “police officer,” “coach,” or any other title is used. Child molesters…
The Developing Teenage Brain
Remember the teenage brain is still developing and teenagers do not always make the wisest decisions. As teenagers go through puberty they experience hormone surges, which combined with their lack of full frontal lobe development (the part of the brain used for reasoning and problem solving), can increase their risk to make poor decisions regarding…
Code Words
Every child should have a “code word” they can say to a parent or guardian to indicate they feel uncomfortable, need to go home, or need to be reassured. This should be a word the child can say out loud in front of friends or other adults without losing face or feeling embarrassed or scared.…
Sleepovers
Sleepovers are a common part of childhood. They are also a time when your child may be more vulnerable. When we allow children to stay the night at other people’s homes we may increase the chance of sexual abuse. The offender may be the parent in the home, older siblings, neighbor children, or friends/relatives of…
Child Abuse Prevention Events in South Dakota
Looking for ways to participate in Child Abuse Prevention month? There are several events happening statewide. Check out the Events section of our Facebook page and website to find one in your community! Know of an event that we don’t have listed? Let us know so we can help spread the word! #KnowRespondPrevent
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. To help spread the word about how we can work together to end child maltreatment, CPCM will be posting one tip each day on social media and the website. Feel free to use at your own discretion. April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month in 1983. Since…
South Dakota’s Federal ICWA Ruling Heads To 8th Circuit Court of Appeals | SDPB Radio
The Indian Child Welfare Act lawsuit filed in Rapid City’s federal court almost five years ago is going to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel is hearing oral arguments in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, Feb. 12. In March 2013, the Rosebud and Oglala Sioux Tribes, as well as tribal parents, brought…
Inaugural Cohort Selected for SD ACEs & Resiliency Fellowship
Children’s Home Society of South Dakota and the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment at the University of South Dakota are pleased to announce the selection of 25 fellows for the initial cohort for the South Dakota Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Resiliency Fellowship training. Fellows will meet January 24 – 25, 2018, in…
Children’s Bureau Express: Key national Indicators of Child Well-Being
The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, or the Forum, has produced a report that centers on 41 key indicators of important aspects of children’s lives in seven domains: family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health. The report, America’s Children: Key National Indicators of…
Kathy D. LaPlante, MSW: The Indian Child Welfare Act and fostering youth cultural identity
CYF News | December 2017 The Indian Child Welfare Act and fostering youth cultural identity A new model to provide culturally competent services to American Indian children, families and tribes. By Kathy D. LaPlante, MSW As a child welfare social worker, I worked in the largest county in the United States with the largest urban…
Michael Lawler, PhD: Improving the well-being of American Indian children, families and communities
Improving the well-being of American Indian children, families and communities American Indian populations bear a disproportionate burden from risk factors related to poor health—learn more about new programs and social supports to improve quality of life. By Michael Lawler, PhD American Indian (including in this publication, Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian) children, youth,…
In The Moment … Reaching Out To End Child Sexual Abuse In South Dakota | SDPB Radio
Research from the Jolene’s Law Task Force indicates more than 4,000 South Dakota children suffer sexual abuse every year. The devastation spans all ethnic and socioeconomic groups in the state. You can learn more about the fight to end child sexual abuse in the state at the October 3rd open house for the Northeast REACH Multidisciplinary Team in Watertown. Joining us for more is Carrie Sanderson. She’s director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment at the University of South Dakota.
Open house scheduled for October 3, celebrates community’s commitment to end child maltreatment
WATERTOWN, S.D. – The Northeast REACH (Respond, Educate, Advocate, Counsel, Heal) Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) will host an open house on October 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sanford Health Child’s Voice Outreach Clinic in Watertown, SD. The REACH team will serve victims of child maltreatment across 13 counties in northeastern South Dakota. The…
A Case for Collecting Adverse Childhood Experiences Data | Youth Today
Let me start with a radical statement: I love data. One of my favorite activities in my role as chief strategy officer at Children & Families First, a large nonprofit child and family services agency, is turning columns of numbers into sets of colorful graphs. But even more satisfying is watching someone engage with the…
Adopting a Public Health Approach to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse – The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Every 8 minutes, child protective services substantiates, or finds evidence for, a claim of child sexual abuse, according to RAINN. While this statistic is unsettling, we also know that early intervention — even before an episode of abuse occurs — works, and it can make a tremendous difference in a child’s life. This early action,…
Fewer juvenile offenders behind bars in South Dakota | The Daily Republic
By Associated Press on Sep 5, 2017 at 10:45 a.m. PIERRE (AP) — The state of South Dakota is locking up far fewer juvenile offenders. New data from the governor’s office shows that since juvenile justice reforms were implemented in 2015, the number of juvenile criminals being incarcerated has dropped more than 50 percent. The…
Gov. Dennis Daugaard Declares Sept. 10 – 16 as Suicide Prevention Week | South Dakota State News Home
Gov. Dennis Daugaard Declares Sept. 10 – 16 as Suicide Prevention Week PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Sept. 10 – 16 as Suicide Prevention Week in South Dakota. Suicide does not discriminate, according to the South Dakota Department of Social Services, with people of all genders, ages and ethnicities at risk. The…
Augustana university Take Back the Night | Eventbrite
Take Back the Night is a dinner, program, and candle light march to honor and support victims of domestic violence. This year’s speaker is Audrey Mabrey. In 2009, she was struck with a hammer and lit on fire by her abusive husband in his effort to end her life. Not only did she survive this…
Sanford awarded grant to study Native American, rural health | KSFY
Sanford Health has received a more than $11 million grant over five years to study rural and Native American health.
Donations Needed – REACH team
If you or your company are looking for a way to give back to the community, Child’s Voice is in need of clothing and toiletries for our Watertown outreach clinic.
Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Advisory Board Receives Updates on Progress and New Website
The newly created Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) at the University of South Dakota held its quarterly advisory board meeting in Chamberlain, South Dakota last week. The agenda included a variety of topics, most notably the progress of the organizational groundwork for the center and updates on the current objectives.
Trauma and ACEs Missing in Response to Opioid Crisis, Says New Report
A policy brief issued in July by the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) forcefully develops the case for trauma-informed approaches to address the opioid crisis—to prevent and treat addiction—based on strong evidence that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at the root of the crisis.
You can find more information about ACEs on our website: www.sdcpcm.com.
Texas Doctor Seeks To Stop Child Abuse Before It Can Happen
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)
A Texas doctor believes a modeling system that’s successfully identified neighborhoods, streets and even specific businesses where shootings and other crimes are likely to occur can help stop child abuse and neglect before it happens.
Private Girls’ School on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is ‘Safe Haven’
Anpo Wicahpi, Morning Star, signifies new beginnings in the Lakota language and is believed to be a source of strength for young women according to school leaders. Described as the first school of its kind by Anpo Wicahpi founders, the private school finished out its first year in Spring 2017 with 14 students from grades 6 and 7. “Our school is a safe haven for girls. It’s not only a college preparatory school with rigorous academic standards but also a place where girls can identify with the positive aspects of being Lakota,” Giago said.
New South Dakota center tackles child sexual abuse
VERMILLION, S.D. | No one wants to see children fall victim to sexual abuse, much less be victimized by it for their entire lives.
A new center at the University of South Dakota aims to marshal statewide resources to cut down on the abuse of the state’s children and open discussions on the issue.