Henry’s Run
Henry’s Run is a 5K run/walk to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. All proceeds benefited the Child Advocacy Centers of South Dakota and Child’s Voice, to help provide child abuse prevention...
View ArticleAnnual Stand Up to Child Abuse 5K a Success
Avera St. Mary’s Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center hosted its 5th Annual Stand Up to Child Abuse 5K on April 29th. About 100 participants took part in the child abuse awareness event....
View ArticleHenry’s Run Raises Over $1,600
Sanford Health Foundation recently highlighted this year’s Henry Run as part of their Thank You Thursday social media campaign. The annual event, held on April 30, raised more than $1,600 and helped to...
View ArticleNick Bratvold Joins Child Advocacy Centers of South Dakota as Chapter...
After a statewide search, we are pleased to welcome Nick Bratvold to the Child Advocacy Centers of South Dakota (CACSD) as Chapter Coordinator. Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Nick has lived the...
View ArticleThank you Casey Murschel
With appreciation and gratitude, CACSD and I extend our most sincere thanks to Casey Murschel for her work as CACSD Chapter Coordinator over the last five years and really a lifetime of service to the...
View ArticleCACSD Members Attend and Present at NCA Leadership Conference
By Nick Bratvold, CACSD Chapter Coordinator Between June 4-7, Tanya Fritz (Rapid City CAC), Tifanie Petro (Rapid City CAC), Teresa Cass (Pierre CAC) and I spent time in Washington, D.C. for NCA...
View ArticleFunding secured for Watertown MDT Pilot Project
In late June, the Chapter heard word from the South Dakota Department of Social Services that it had successfully received funding to support the Watertown MDT Pilot Project. The grant awards the...
View ArticleRepresentative of Senator Mike Rounds’ office visits Child’s Voice
On Tuesday, June 27, Child’s Voice had the opportunity to host Tyler Tordsen, a representative of Senator Mike Rounds’ staff in Sioux Falls. The Director of Child’s Voice, Stacy Weller, was happy to...
View ArticleLegislative Correspondent for Thune’s DC office visits Child’s Voice
Angela Merkle, a Legislative Correspondent for Senator John Thune based out of Washington D.C., visited Child’s Voice on Friday, August 18. This site visit came from an invitation that was extended to...
View ArticleCenter for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment Strengthens Organizational...
The University of South Dakota’s Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) met in Chamberlain on Tuesday, August 15 to discuss updates on the objectives of the 10-year work plan. The...
View ArticleAdvanced Human Trafficking Task Force Training
Silos are great, when they are used for grain; but when applied to helping victims of human trafficking the silo method falls short. The sole purpose of silos is to store one type of item, to not let...
View Article17th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference
A conference you don’t want to MISS! 17th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference Friday, October 6, 2017 This year we will welcome back, Victor Vieth who will be sharing on corroborating...
View ArticleREACH Team Prepares for Watertown Open House
On Tuesday, October 3, the Watertown REACH Team will open their clinic doors to its community. The event will occur at the Watertown Sanford Outreach Clinic and will include an address an address from...
View ArticleCritical response services for child maltreatment now under one roof in...
WATERTOWN, S.D. – The Northeast Respond, Educate, Advocate, Counsel, Heal Multidisciplinary Team, known in short as REACH MDT, opened its doors August 22, bringing critical child maltreatment response...
View ArticleFirst Spouses Convene in Wisconsin to Discuss Trauma-Informed Care
We now know that childhood trauma changes the bodies and brains of children, and the way they approach life. Trauma, if left untreated, impacts physical and mental health, social connections, and even...
View ArticleChild’s Voice Hosts 17th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference
On October 6, Sanford Child’s Voice held its 17th annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference with over 400 attendees. This annual conference brings together physicians, forensic interviewers,...
View ArticleHughes County Victim Advocate Recognized for Years of Service
Denise Richards (red dress) was recognized by Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center, a department of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital and partner agency to Capital Area United Way, at this year’s...
View ArticleCongratulations Dr. Brooke Jones!
We are excited to announce Dr. Brooke Jones passed her child abuse certification by the American Board of Pediatrics! Dr. Brooke Jones started her career with Child’s Voice in August of 2017...
View ArticleSave the Date: 2018 Children’s Day at the Capitol
In collaboration with the Center for the Prevention for Child Maltreatment (CPCM), the Child Advocacy Centers of South Dakota will be hosting Children’s Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 31...
View ArticleChild’s Voice Receives Year-End Donations
CACSD would like to recognize and thank the following for donations that were made to Child’s Voice in December! Sanford CI Ops Team Sanford Business Center Dakota Spirit Celebrate Church The...
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