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PROTECTING KIDS Working Together to Protect Children from Abuse Zero Abuse Project is teaching professionals and transforming institutions to protect the| Zero Abuse Project
The first comprehensive state-by-state assessment of U.S. efforts to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse and exploitation has been released, and delivers a stark warning: America is failing its children. Among the many findings, the report states only 1 in 5 states has an action plan to prevent CSA, highlighting the urgency of our work. The post Landmark report finds all 50 states fail to protect children from abuse appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
Zero Abuse Project provides resources to male survivors of abuse through our program 1in6, and now, a new international study out of Finland reveals the extent of male CSA overseas. The post New study from Finland reveals extend of male CSA appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
Some lawmakers are looking to reform AB 218, California's legislation expanding the window for survivors to file former abuse claims, amid rising pressure to raise the burden of proof. Zero Abuse Project maintains we cannot weaken one of the strongest child protection laws in the country. The post The debate on reforming the powerful CSA legislation, AB 218 appeared first on Zero Abuse Project.| Zero Abuse Project
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
PROTECTING KIDS Working Together to Protect Children from Abuse Zero Abuse Project is teaching professionals and transforming institutions to protect the| Zero Abuse Project
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
