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The Elephant in the Room aka Child Abuse
On the Playground aka Programs
Taking Care of Business aka Administration
The Whole Enchilada aka The MDT
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1 in 4 and 1 in 6.
What is the number of girls and boys that will be sexually abused before the age of 18.
100
Teaching, physical contact, terms of endearment, and saying "no" too often the child.
What are things to avoid when interacting with a child in the playroom?
100
Facebook and Twitter.
What are the types of social media used by Safe Shores?
100
MPD, CFSA, OAG, USAO, and CAPC.
What are the five agencies of the MDT (in addition to Safe Shores)?
200
Social and familial isolation, economic stress, parental mental illness, and an inability to deal with special needs of children.
What are risk factors for abuse?
200
TF-CBT, attachment theory, art, and sensory-motor processing.
What are therapy models and techniques used by Clinicians at Safe Shores?
200
Patricia Riley, Lavdena Orr and Arlene Robinson.
Who are individuals with names on Safe Shores' Articles of Incorporation?
200
This happens in preparation for each interview when MDT members discuss case details and share pertinent case information.
What is a forensic interview pre-conference?
300
Bed wetting, promiscuity, significant weight gain or loss, poor physical boundaries, and 'clinging' behavior.
What are (several) indicators of abuse?
300
Metropolitan Police Department, Child and Family Services Agency, US Attorney's Office and the Office of the Attorney General.
What are the Government Agencies who refer forensic interview clients to the CAC.
300
The Graham Foundation, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, The Meyer Foundation and the Washington Children's Fund.
Who are Safe Shores' top funders of the last three years?
300
These are bi-weekly MDT meetings where members share case information and updates facilitated by the CAC.
What are Case Reviews?
400
Neighbors, friends, family members, coaches, older children, teachers and parents.
Who are perpetrators of child sexual abuse?
400
A neutral, fact-finding conversation conducted within a therapeutic framework in a developmentally-sensitive, child-friendly space and manner.
What is a forensic interview?
400
The period of Safe Shores’ lease.
What is five years?
400
A shared purpose, clear goals, standards of performance, collaborative climate, external support, external recognition, and fair, impartial leaders.
What are the qualities of an effective Multidisciplinary Team?
500
Working to gain trust and cultivate a close relationship with the intention of gaining easy access to a child.
What is "grooming"?
500
This court-appointed representative may observe the forensic interview in real time apart from the MDT or can waive their right to be present.
What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)?
500
The DC Government agency responsible for the architectural design and renovation of the new DC Children's Advocacy Center.
What is the DC Housing Authority (DCHA)?
500
The two national legal entities that have endorsed the CAC/MDT Model as the best response to child abuse.
What are the U.S. Department of Justice and the American Bar Association?