Mayland Community College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of the Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Certificate, making the college one of only a handful of community colleges in the nation to offer this innovative program. “CAST training is critical at a time when child maltreatment cases are on the rise. “By preparing a workforce that is trauma-informed and better equipped to respond, we’re helping build stronger, safer communities for children and families.” The post...| Zero Abuse Project
Lagos State government, in collaboration with CeCe Yara, has launched a new ChildFirst protocol for investigating and interview protocols for child sexual abuse. “You have undergone intensive, globally benchmarked training through the Zero Abuse Project, and you are now equipped to serve as frontline champions for children, said Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro. The post Lagos gets protocol for child sexual abuse investigation and interview appeared f...| Zero Abuse Project
Zero Abuse Project's new ECAP initiative to combat child abuse is being rolled out to help educate children about what abuse looks like and what they can do to stay safe. “We’re going to be talking about why it’s important to check first before you go places with people, why we don’t keep secrets about safety...and the differences between secrets and surprises," says Alison Feigh. The post Zero Abuse Project aims to educate and protect children about potential abuse appeared first on ...| Zero Abuse Project
Two young girls witnessed something no child ever should—the murder of their parents. And according to Arkansas State Police, it was the testimony of those children that helped lead to an arrest, primarily using the forensic interview training created through Zero Abuse Project's program, ChildFirst. The post Looking at how forensic interviews help children speak after trauma appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
The Committee of Unsecured Creditors, representing all survivors of sexual abuse who submitted claims in the Diocese of Rochester bankruptcy case, reached a settlement with the last holdout insurer, Continental Insurance Company (CNA), for $120 Million. The post Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse Reach $246.35 Million Settlement appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
In the Summer 2025 CAST Quarterly Newsletter, learn about our three new Toolkits and new simulation packet, read our 2023-2024 Impact Report, and see where CAST has been this year! The post CAST Quarterly Newsletter: July 2025 appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
KSHB 41 spoke to experts about the importance of mandated reporters. “We sometimes see in school districts this idea of loyalty, like I’m loyal to this school or loyal to this youth-serving organization,” says Alison Feigh, Director of Zero Abuse Project's Jacob Wetterling Resource Center. “We are trying to flip that script...so you’re going to be the first one making that call.” The post Case shows crucial role mandated reporters play in CSA investigations appeared first on Zero ...| Zero Abuse Project
Victor Vieth, director of the Center for Faith and Child Protection at Zero Abuse Project, said that children who experience abuse, particularly within the church, often deal with lingering crises of faith. “The vast majority of maltreated children are spiritually wounded in some way. Survivors, like many people, turn to their spirituality to make sense out of the suffering. And yet, that’s often the part of the psyche most damaged as a result of the abuse." The post ‘Aren’t you supp...| Zero Abuse Project
Former vice president David Finkel of the Shelbyville School Board has been charged with allegedly pretending to be a 27-year-old woman to chat with underage teens online, and for child pornography on his devices. Federal investigators say they were brought in when the mother of one of the teens reported the messaging. "Parents need to be proactive in looking at what's on their children's phone," Kristina Korobov of Zero Abuse Project explained. The post Child pornography charges for former S...| Zero Abuse Project
Zero Abuse Project applauds the recent decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court to allow a grand jury to investigate allegations of clergy sexual abuse. The Camden diocese had previously argued that New Jersey could not investigate the church because it is a private entity, but has since backed down and stated it would no longer object to an investigation. The post New Jersey supreme court allows grand jury to investigate clergy sexual abuse allegations appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
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Zero Abuse Project CEO Jeff Dion today released the following statement regarding Safe Horizon launching a public awareness campaign and PSA series to inform child sex abuse survivors in New York of their new rights under the Child Victims Act.| Zero Abuse Project