activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 11
- Child sexual abuse prevention education programs Youth Safety Curriculum Development & DeliveryDelivers child sexual abuse prevention education to large populations, reaching 1.6 million individuals, often in school settings.
- Child sexual abuse prevention education programs Youth Safety Curriculum Development & DeliveryDelivers child sexual abuse prevention education to large-scale audiences, reaching over 1.6 million individuals, frequently in school settings, to promote awareness and prevention.
- Child sexual abuse prevention education programs Youth Safety Curriculum Development & DeliveryDelivers child sexual abuse prevention education to large populations, reaching 1.6 million individuals, often in school settings, to promote early recognition and prevention.
- Direct victim services in safe environments Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvided direct services to 3,193 victims of sexual assault and over 18,821 children in Arizona through safe and neutral environments, offering support and advocacy for victims of abuse.
- Direct victim services in safe environments Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvided services to 3,193 victims of sexual assault and over 18,821 children in Arizona through safe and neutral support environments.
- Distribution of abuse awareness materials Youth Domestic Violence Prevention EducationDistributes awareness rack cards to help individuals, families, and communities recognize warning signs of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
- Distribution of awareness materials on abuse and exploitation Youth Domestic Violence Prevention EducationDistributes awareness rack cards to help individuals, families, and communities recognize warning signs of abuse, violence, and exploitation, including child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
- Distribution of awareness materials on abuse and exploitation Youth Domestic Violence Prevention EducationDistributes awareness rack cards to help individuals, families, and communities recognize warning signs of abuse, violence, and exploitation, supporting early identification and community education.
- Provision of educational resources on abuse indicatorsProvides educational resources on the indicators of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including tools such as the human trafficking power and control wheel to explain how traffickers maintain control over victims.
- Provision of educational resources on abuse indicatorsProvides educational resources on indicators of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, including specific tools like the human trafficking power and control wheel to explain how traffickers maintain control over victims.
- Provision of victim services in safe and neutral environments Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvided direct services to 3,193 victims of sexual assault and over 18,821 children across Arizona in safe and neutral environments, supporting victims through coordinated care.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy leading to landmark legislation Policy & Systems AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts that have resulted in landmark legislation through organizational leadership.
- Advocacy leading to landmark legislation State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in policy advocacy with leadership that has directly contributed to the passage of landmark legislation related to child and family advocacy in Arizona.
- Advocacy leading to landmark legislation State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in policy advocacy with organizational leadership contributing to the passage of landmark legislation aimed at improving child and family protection systems in Arizona.
capacity building · 3
- Statewide capacity building and funding support for advocacy centersProvides leadership that has grown a dedicated fund to support child advocacy centers across Arizona, enhancing their operational capacity and service delivery.
- Statewide capacity building through funding supportBuilds capacity across Arizona by growing and managing a fund that provides financial support to child advocacy centers statewide, enhancing their ability to serve victims.
- Statewide capacity building through funding supportBuilds capacity across Arizona by growing and managing a fund that supports advocacy centers statewide.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Anonymous Forensic Evidence Collection for Sexual Assault Victims anonymous_forensic_evidence_collectionThe organization offers "Jane Doe/John Doe Rape Kits" to allow victims of sexual assault to have forensic evidence collected anonymously, providing them with the option to preserve evidence without immediate cooperation with law enforcement, thereby supporting their transition from victim to survivor.
- Anonymous Forensic Evidence Collection for Sexual Assault Victims anonymous_forensic_evidence_collectionOffers Jane Doe/John Doe Rape Kits to allow sexual assault victims to have forensic evidence collected without immediate law enforcement involvement, preserving future legal options through anonymous identification codes.
- Anonymous forensic evidence collection to support victim autonomy anonymous_forensic_evidence_collectionProvides Jane Doe/John Doe Rape Kits to allow victims of sexual assault to have forensic evidence collected anonymously, with a code for future identification, without requiring immediate cooperation with law enforcement, supporting victim-centered care and long-term justice engagement.
- Comprehensive victim service model to improve child victim outcomesProvides integrated services to child victims of sexual abuse through Family Advocacy Centers, increasing access to forensic medical exams and mental health referrals, thereby improving health and justice outcomes.
- Data-Driven Advocacy for Elder Abuse Prevention data-driven_advocacyCollects and analyzes data on elder abuse to inform prevention strategies, increase public and familial understanding of risk factors, and guide advocacy efforts.
- Early Awareness and Prevention Framework early_awareness_preventionUses early awareness as a core mechanism to prevent, protect, and intervene in cases of child abuse, exploitation, and domestic violence by increasing recognition of warning signs and promoting timely reporting and support-seeking behaviors.
- Early Awareness and Prevention for Child Safety early_awareness_preventionThe organization promotes early awareness and public understanding as a foundational strategy for preventing child abuse and exploitation, protecting children, and enabling timely intervention, thereby fostering safer environments for children and families.
- Early awareness and prevention through education early_awareness_preventionPromotes early awareness of abuse and exploitation as a preventive strategy, increasing public understanding to support safer environments for children and families through community education.
- Multidisciplinary Coordinated Response to Child Abuse multidisciplinary_responseThe organization utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach and coordinated investigations between law enforcement and child protective services to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of child abuse cases, leading to cost savings, higher coordination rates, increased successful prosecutions, and better access to forensic and mental health services for child victims.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination Model for Child Abuse Cases multidisciplinary_coordinationEmploys a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach involving law enforcement, child protective services, and medical and mental health professionals to improve investigation efficiency, prosecution success, and victim support outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary coordination to improve investigation and prosecution outcomesEmploys a coordinated, multidisciplinary team model involving law enforcement, child protective services, and advocacy to increase investigation efficiency, reduce system costs, and improve prosecution success, resulting in higher coordination and conviction rates in child abuse cases.
- Power and Control Model in Domestic Violence Response power_and_control_modelApplies the Power and Control Model to understand domestic violence as a systematic pattern of coercion involving physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, shaping advocacy and support services accordingly.
- Power and control model in domestic violence intervention power_and_control_modelFrames domestic violence as a systematic pattern of power and control involving physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, guiding screening and support approaches that help individuals recognize abusive dynamics.
- Self-Assessment Screening for Domestic Violence Identification self_assessment_screeningUtilizes self-assessment screening tools with targeted questions to help individuals recognize signs of domestic violence in their relationships, facilitating earlier help-seeking and connection to support services.
- Supply and Demand Model for Human Trafficking Intervention supply_and_demand_frameworkAddresses human trafficking by analyzing it as a market-driven phenomenon, targeting both the internet-facilitated demand side and systemic vulnerabilities that increase supply, to inform prevention and intervention strategies.
- Supply-and-demand framework to address human trafficking supply_and_demand_frameworkAnalyzes human trafficking as a supply-and-demand-driven enterprise, focusing on internet-facilitated demand and systemic vulnerabilities in victim recruitment to inform prevention and intervention strategies.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education
Provides prevention education to over 1.6 million individuals annually, primarily in school settings, to reduce child sexual abuse.
Coordinated Multidisciplinary Response
Facilitates collaboration between law enforcement, child protective services, and prosecutors, achieving 81% coordination in investigations compared to 52% in non-CAC communities.
Forensic Interview & Medical Services
Offers forensic interviews and medical exams, including Jane/John Doe rape kits, in a safe and neutral environment for victims of sexual assault and child abuse.
Victim Advocacy & Mental Health Referrals
Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals for mental health treatment to child and adult victims of abuse and trafficking.
relationships · 39
who they work with
- Administration for Community Living Government — Cited for reports of sexual abuse in nursing homes.
- Amberly's Place, Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Yuma, AZ.
- Amberly’s Place Partner — Executive Director Trevor Umphress spent 13 years at Amberly's Place, securing financial sustainability through initiatives like the Thrift Shoppe and capital campaign.
- Arizona ACE Consortium Partner — Jessica Nicely, a board member, is a speaker for the Arizona ACE Consortium.
- Chandler Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Chandler, AZ.
- Childhelp Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Phoenix, AZ, offering a 24/7 hotline.
- Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Tucson, AZ.
- Copper Hills Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Globe, AZ.
- Department of Justice Government — Cited for data on underreporting of sexual abuse and caregiver neglect.
- Glendale Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Glendale, AZ.
- H.A.V.E.N. Family Resource Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
- Journal of the American Medical Association Partner — Cited for research on mortality risk from physical abuse in seniors.
- K.A.A.P Child & Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Kingman, AZ.
- Kingman Aid to Abused People (KAAP) Partner — Suzanne Clarke, Board Vice Chair, is the Executive Director of Kingman Aid to Abused People (KAAP).
- Lori's Place Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Sierra Vista, AZ.
- Mesa Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Mesa, AZ.
- Mesa Family Advocacy Center Partner — Shelley Ward, Board Secretary, is the Victim Services Administrator for the Mesa Family Advocacy Center.
- Mesa Police Department Partner — Shelley Ward, Board Secretary, is the Victim Services Administrator for the Mesa Police Department.
- National Adult Protective Services Association Partner — Cited for financial abuse reporting rates and outcomes for victims.
- National Council on Aging Partner — Cited as a source for elder abuse prevalence estimates.
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service Partner — Cited for data on perpetrators of physical abuse in elder abuse cases.
- Navajo County (Holbrook) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Holbrook, AZ.
- Navajo County (Show Low) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Show Low, AZ.
- Nogales Family Safety Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Nogales, AZ.
- Office on Women’s Health Partner — Cited for statistics on emotional abuse by caregivers.
- Phoenix Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Phoenix, AZ.
- Pinal County Attorney’s (Eloy) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Eloy, AZ.
- Pinal County Attorney’s (Maricopa) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in Maricopa, AZ.
- Pinal County Attorney’s (San Tan) Family Advocacy Center Partner — Listed as an advocacy center in San Tan Valley, AZ.
- Prevent Child Abuse America Partner — Jessica Nicely, a board member, has been a spokesperson for Prevent Child Abuse America.
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