Mary Furness, Learfield Communications, recently spoke with Dr. Jeff Linkenbach, Ed.D., at the Children’s Trust Fund Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Conference – “The New River Story” in Jefferson City.  Dr. Linkenbach, Research Scientist and Director of the Center for Health & Safety Culture at Montana State University, Bozeman, MT,  has developed the Science of the Positive framework which emphasizes three domains of Spirit, Science and Action with preventing child maltreatment and incorporating the positive community norms (PCN) approach.  Dr. Linkenbach serves as an active member of the CDC’s K2A (Knowledge To Action) Think Tank on child maltreatment prevention.

Listen to Podcast 4/3/2013

Learn more at Most of Us.Org and Montana Institute

In this latest podcast, Kelly Schultz, Director for the Office of Child Advocate (OCA) talks about the role of her office which serves as an independent third party reviewer for the Children’s Division, Department of Social Services.  Located within the Office of Administration, OCA offers an independent voice for children to help ensure their safety. For more information, contact the Office of Child Advocate toll free at (866) 457-2302 or oca@oca.mo.gov.

PODCAST: Office of Child Advocate

In 2011 Senate Bill 54  authorized the establishment of the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children.  Over the past year, the Task Force conducted research and gathered and analyzed expert testimony culminating in a report that details twenty-two recommendations in seven core subject areas:  community-based child abuse prevention, professional training and technical assistance, multi-disciplinary team excellence, mental health services and treatment, awareness, funding and statutory changes.  CTF Executive Director Kirk Schreiber spoke with Emily van Schenkhof, Deputy Director of Missouri KidsFirst (pictured left) and Marissa Gunther, Prevention Coordinator for Missouri KidsFirst (pictured center) about how the task force was formed, how the report was conducted and what the recommendations mean for the prevention of child sexual abuse.

PODCAST: Child Sexual Abuse Task Force Report
Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children Releases Report (1/3/13)
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In this latest podcast, Brian Williams, Program Director, Randolph County Caring Community Partnership and Tim Fugate, ATR III Mid-Missouri Fatherhood Coalition Director speak with CTF Executive Director Kirk Schreiber about the Focus on Fatherhood program. They discuss the details of a multi-county comprehensive fatherhood support program (Randolph & Saline Counties) and how it’s working to enhance area fathers’ abilities to be better parents.

Listen to the Podcast on Fatherhood Initiatives

In this latest podcast, Regina Staves, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, speaks with CTF Executive Director Kirk Schreiber about the importance of developing and promoting emotional well-being in children. Dr. Staves discusses what emotional well-being looks like, positive role modeling and tips for parents on how they can promote positive emotional development in their child’s life.

As part of its Words Hurt, But They Also Help campaign, CTF has developed a new flier (PDF) for caretakers that promote emotional well-being in children. The flier also provides information about emotional abuse/neglect, also known as psychological maltreatment, and how these hurtful and harmful behaviors can have long-lasting effects.

Download Emotional Well-being, Emotional Abuse/Neglect Flier (PDF)

Listen to Emotional Well-being Podcast – Regina Staves, Ph.D. (7:32)

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Throughout Missouri there are many activities and opportunities that support the health and well-being of children in which citizens can take part and become involved.

Debby Howland, Coordinator for the Kansas City Child Abuse Roundtable Coalition, speaks with CTF Executive Director Kirk Schreiber in this latest podcast about the work of the Roundtable and the many upcoming events in Kansas City to promote child abuse prevention.

In a related podcast, Becky Wood, Advancement Manager Special Events for Boys & Girls Town of Missouri  – Jim D. Morris Campus, Springfield, discusses the Be A Lifesaver – Prevent Child Abuse Campaign in Greene County.

For a complete list of prevention events and training opportunities in April and throughout the year, go to our upcoming events calendar.

PODCAST: Debby Howland, Kansas City Child Abuse Roundtable Coalition (10:27)

PODCAST: Becky Wood, Boys and Girls Town of Missouri (11:58)

Internet safety including tips for parents to keep their children safe from cyber predators is the topic of this latest podcast from the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF). CTF Executive Director Kirk Schreiber is joined by Cherisse Thibaut, Missouri KidsFirst, and Lt. Joe Laramie, Glendale (MO) Police Department, who explore the ever changing world of online communication and discuss the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and their fight against online child exploitation.

(Lt. Joe Laramie with Cherisse Thibaut)

To report an an internet crime against a child please contact the Cyber Tipline at (800)843-5678.  For additional information about protecting children on the internet go to INOBTR.ORG. An internet safety sheet (pdf) is also available from the State Technical Assistance Team.

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In this podcast Carla Snodgrass discusses the Strengthening Families Model including the importance of five protective factors that support both children and parents and can help build healthy, resilient families.  Carla is the Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee and serves as a parent education trainer throughout the United States. She recently presented at the Children’s Trust Fund Conference – “A Generation of Prevention”.

Listen/Download – 07/31/09 (MP3)

Teen pregnancy and high school dropout rates have increased while child abuse has decreased.  That is among the data reflected in the most recent edition of the 2008 Kids Count Missouri Data Book.  Citizens For Missouri’s Children (CMC) Executive Director F. Scott Gee, along with Director of Programs and Policy Emily Schwartze, join CTF Director Kirk Schreiber on this podcast to discuss the work of CMC, the annual Kids Count Project and how the data can be an effective tool and resource.

Listen/Download – 05/21/09 (MP3)