Posts by Amanda Jarrett
Meet This Month’s Community Superhero: Amanda Wayne
Amanda Wayne, an Assistant District Attorney in the Family Violence Unit advocates for society’s most vulnerable members, making her the perfect superhero to represent the multidisciplinary team at the National…
Read MoreMeet This Month’s Community Superhero: Stephanie Allen
As the mental health coordinator for Madison City Schools, Stephanie Allen is a great example of hope for hundreds of students and their families. Due to her steadfast dedication to…
Read MoreMeet This Month’s Community Superhero: Beth Jackson
In all communities, there are individuals who give of their time, energy, and passion to spark positive change. Often working behind the scenes, these individuals address topics many would prefer…
Read MoreMeet April 2024’s Community Superhero: Erica Hochberger, Intervention and Clinical Director
From an aspiring talk show host to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience at the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC), Erica Hochberger’s journey to becoming April’s Superhero of the…
Read MoreNCAC hosts 40th International Symposium on Child Abuse
Hundreds of child abuse response and prevention professionals attended the 40th International Symposium on Child Abuse March 18-21 at the VBC. The conference kicked off with three pre-conference workshops on March…
Read MoreMeet the March 2024 Community Superhero: Terica Pope
Terica Pope, the Director of Housing Operations with the Huntsville Housing Authority personifies the term “servant leader”. For over a decade, Terica has dedicated her career to ensuring families in…
Read MoreNCAC Offering One-Day Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop for Churches
Ensuring the safety and well-being of children within faith communities is of paramount importance. To address this critical issue, the National Children’s Advocacy Center hosting a one-day workshop titled “No…
Read MoreMeet the August 2023 Community Superhero Karen Asprilla, MS, ALC
Over the last three years, Karen Asprilla has dedicated her career to the children of Huntsville, Madison, and Madison County. Karen has always felt deeply passionate about making a difference…
Read MoreThe Facts About Child Sexual Abuse Material
Images and videos that show a child engaged in a sexual activity, or even appearing to engage in a sexual activity constitutes child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The legal term…
Read MoreProtector’s Circle: Bethy and Joe-Joe
When children are happy or sad, angry or silly, excited or exhausted, their expressions and their behavior are usually transparent and easy to interpret. But 12-year-old Bethy’s face held no…
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