by Kristin Blalock | Apr 16, 2023 | Blog
In order to help prevent adverse experiences for the children in our lives, it’s important that we address and heal from any trauma we, ourselves, may have experienced. This is true for all adults caring for children – parents, mentors, CASA volunteers, etc....
by Kristin Blalock | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog
Our brains are absolutely amazing organs. They begin developing in utero and by the time a child is born, their brain is already a quarter of the size of an adult brain. The brain then doubles in size before a child’s first birthday and continues to develop at a rapid...
by Kristin Blalock | Apr 4, 2023 | Podcast
Listen to Episode 3 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, You Can Report Child Abuse. Kristin Blalock: You are listening to our brand new Vigilant Voices podcast. We are always glad that you are here. Jeannine Panzera: And just as a reminder, in our work at CASA, we have...
by Kristin Blalock | Apr 2, 2023 | Blog
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can take place within three realms: Households (including abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and parental mental illness) Community (such as poverty, poor housing quality, lack of social capital) Environment (pandemics or natural...
by Kristin Blalock | Mar 25, 2023 | Blog
As COURT Appointed Special Advocates, the courtroom is essential to our work. This is where a Judge initially appoints us to serve a child. It is also where we then bring forth information and observations that assist the Judge in making weighty decisions on behalf of...
