The Independence County Library will host a presentation on General Child Abuse Awareness on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Janis M. Walmsley Meeting Room.
According to a release from the library, the session will cover the diverse types of child abuse, potential indicators to recognize each type, and essential steps to take if a child discloses abuse.
Debbie Strother (pictured below), forensic interviewer, educational specialist, and program manager at The Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County, will lead the event. Strother will provide attendees with knowledge on how to manage disclosures of abuse and how to report suspected or confirmed child abuse effectively.
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Independence County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, protecting, and healing child abuse victims and their families. The CAC provides free services in a safe and child-friendly environment, including forensic interviews, medical exams, mental health therapy, and advocacy. The center serves Independence, Sharp, Stone, Izard, and Fulton counties, offering free community education services to schools, churches, and organizations.
More information about The Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County and its services can be found at https://www.cacindependence.org.
For more information regarding this program, please contact Sloane Lott, Independence County Library community engagement coordinator, at sloane@indcolib.com or (870) 793-8814.
Above images provided by the Independence County Library / Featured image by Gena Tate, White River Now
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