As our final episode of the year, we’re talking about Operation ELF! Through Operation ELF, we provide our clients with free toys for the holidays and our community makes it possible. Brooke and Lyndsey talk about how you can get involved with us this year. Donors can fill out the form HERE. Thanks for sticking with us through another year of Teaming Against Trauma. We love having you on our team. Operation ELF Program at KPCAC Want to learn more about KPCAC? Visit kayphillipsca...

In this episode, Brooke interviews Josie Sawyer, the SC Infant Mental Health Association's Director of Programs. Josie also oversees the Safe Babies Court initiatives that KPCAC is in the process of implementing. Listen in to learn more about infant mental health, its importance, and how Safe Babies Court will open up opportunities for us to help children in the earliest years of their lives. Want to learn more about KPCAC? Visit kayphillipscac.org

Angela Williams gives us the privilege to learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences from her story of childhood trauma. What we can learn from Angela’s story is powerful and gives us the ability to understand trauma in a more person-centered way. Angela shares how the abuse she endured affected her childhood and adulthood years which eventually led her to seek healing. As an author of numerous books, she encourages survivors, parents, and anyone who cares for children with prevention and trea...

In our final episode of the Digital Summer Series, Detective Heidkamp from the Summerville Police Department shares about investigating internet crimes against children (ICAC) cases. As our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show, Detective Heidkamp brings a fresh perspective on how the CAC works with Law Enforcement. With her specialty being in ICAC Cases, Detective Heidkamp shares about the innovative way her beloved dog, Gripple, helps investigate these cases with her. If you find ...

Allyson Morin is DCAC’s Thrive Program Victim Advocate and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Specialist. On this month’s episode, Allyson shares her expertise on handling cases of digital dangers through the CAC model. Since the number of children who find themselves in digital danger has increased, DCAC has created this special position for ICAC cases. There is a lot we can learn from understanding ICAC cases and how they come to be. Although children involved in these cases may have a...

We’re kicking off our Digital Summer Series with the first line of defense- PREVENTION! The ultimate goal of child protection is to prevent it from happening in the first place. DCAC’s Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Grace Carulli, joins us on the podcast for the first time since being an employee at DCAC. She spoke on last year’s CAP Month episode, but since joining the DCAC Team, Grace has gained great knowledge about the topic of digital safety. Since it is one of the most commonly as...

With summer just around the corner, this timely conversation with DCAC Clinical Support Director, Lyndsey Smith, sheds light on preparing for a safe and healthy summer. Brooke and Lyndsey discuss reporting, free time, camps, and screen time and more. With the conversation centering around these topics, you and children in your life will be better equip for an enjoyable summer ahead! Visit the references mentioned to learn more: American Camp Association - www.acacamps.org ...

DCAC therapists, Rob Bullard and Rachael Staats, reply to a caregiver's question, “ How Do I Respond If My Child Discloses Abuse?” Although it is a daunting question we'd rather think we'll never need to answer, with the reality of child abuse statistics, this is a question more caregivers may need answers on than we wish was true. The good news is studies have found a child having a supporting & believing caregiver is the number one indicator of their success in healing from child abuse ...

On this episode of the Teaming Against Trauma podcast our host, Brooke Anderson, shares about prevention strategies for you to prepare your children to live the safest and healthiest lives possible. Prevention is the ultimate goal when it comes to child abuse. The knowledge Brooke shares will help parents, caregivers, aunts, uncles, teachers, and anyone who interacts with children to prepare well for preventing abuse and harm. While it is our responsibility as adults to protect children, we c...

DCAC has partnered with South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) for many years to ensure quality care for the clients we serve. Jessica Goodwin, SCVAN’s Faith Based Victim Service Program Coordinator, shares about initiatives they are taking with victim service providers around the state, specifically with the faith community as well as tackling teen dating violence (TDV). With a heart to equip South Carolina to care well for victims of various crimes and trauma, Jessica gives us up-...

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and in honor of January being Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we brought our very own experts onto the podcast to share! Nicole Hoffman and Allyson Morin are CSEC Coordinators (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) at DCAC. On this episode they talk about what human trafficking is, what is looks like locally, how DCAC and our MDT partners are responding, and most importantly for you- what you can do about it! We need you on our team to stop...

Ana Black is one of three Victim Advocates at DCAC. Victim advocates have a critical role in the CAC model as they are often families' main and sometimes only resource of support during their time of crisis. The victim advocate’s role embodies what DCAC believes every child and family needs, as Ana puts it, “walking to the family in order to walk with them.” Learning more about what victim advocates do will give you insight into the heart of the CAC model and help you better support people in...

Revered Carrie Nettles is a Chaplain and Victim Service Provider at the Julie Valentine Children’s Advocacy Center in Greenville, SC. As the first ever Chaplain to work at a CAC in the US, Carrie has led the way for spirituality to be a component offered at CACs for the overall healing for clients we serve. For many survivors of abuse, spirituality plays a major role in their healing journey. Carrie graciously shares her experience in caring for the spiritual needs of CAC clients and how her ...

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest public health studies ever conducted on childhood trauma and the correlation of health and well-being later on in life. It proved, with scientific evidence, that adversity early in life increases physical, mental, and behavioral health problems later in life. Brooke Anderson, Director of Prevention & Outreach at DCAC and host of the Teaming Against Trauma Podcast, is an ACE Master Trainer. She explains how the ACE study's...

“Trauma-informed” is a term that is gaining more attention in various fields of work. So what does it mean when it comes to therapy? DCAC Clinical Director, Millicent Fowler, and Assistant Director, Rob Bullard, share about trauma-informed therapy and how DCAC utilizes trauma-focused models to meet our clients' needs. Specializing in childhood trauma, DCAC recognizes the importance of educating the public on how trauma affects children and their families as well as how they can heal from it. ...

Arthenius Jackson Colvin is the perfect survivor to end our Summer of Survivors mini series with. Arthenius uses her voice to pierce through the darkness of her own story and now the stories of many others. If you listen to the episode you'll even get to hear one of the songs she's written, Butterfly, about how she is now the butterfly she was created to be. Arthenius wants everyone to know that healing, growth, and freedom is possible for them too! You can listen to Arthenius every other T...

Brad Jayne is a well known Filmmaker and Commercial Director local to the Lowcountry. He is passionate about storytelling and in this episode Brad courageously shares about his own story of healing through childhood trauma. Inspired by his experience, Brad is currently working on a project called, “The Purpose of Winter”, to shed light on the important issue of childhood sexual abuse. Expectant of the impact this film will make, Brad shares how the vison for it came to be and how you could ge...

We're kicking off the Summer of Survivors with Lyn Maples! Lyn is currently the Outreach Coordinator at Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S, a sexual assault center in Charleston, SC. She shares her journey through experiencing childhood sexual abuse and the healing she lives in today with hopes to help others. “You’re never healed”, says Lyn, “you’re always healing.” A powerful testimony to the redemption that is possible for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Lyn calls herself the greatest success sto...

Two of DCAC's trauma-focused therapists/forensic interviewers, Rachael Staats and Taylor Conroy, sit down with Brooke to talk about all things mental health. As professionals in the field, they share about how we care for our clients at the CAC and awaken us to the importance of getting help and talking about mental health. With a special feature from past DCAC therapist, Jess Reighard, they don't shy away from the tough discussions about barriers that keep people from receiving mental health...

April 2023 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month where communities across the US rally together under the symbol of the Pinwheel- which represents the joy and happiness every child deserves. Unfortunately, we know not every child grows up this way. Child Abuse Prevention is our ultimate goal, but it can only be reached with increased education and awareness spreading across one community at a time. Brooke, Lyndsey, and Grace share what you need to know about the happenings in our community...