Practitioners

Spotting Sexual Assault Signs in Young Children

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) documents that every 9 minutes, government authorities respond to another report of child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is not limited to sexual contact with…

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Teens and Sexual Assault: What Are the Warning Signs?

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) shares that those aged between 12 and 34 are at the highest risk for crimes of sexual violence. They also share that females aged 16-19 are…

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Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month: Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez

As an agency founded and led by a Black woman, ASCI values the impactful contributions made by women of color who continue to lead with conviction and strength in order…

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Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month: Tina Jefferson

As an agency founded and led by a Black woman, ASCI values the impactful contributions made by women of color who continue to lead with conviction and strength in order…

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Celebrating Women’s HERstory Month: Marva Hammons

As an agency founded and led by a Black woman, ASCI values the impactful contributions made by women of color who continue to lead with conviction and strength in order…

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Sign Up for the March 2021 Issue of the National Kinship Review

In honor of Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, the upcoming March issue of the National Kinship Review will feature Q&As with five women who have significantly impacted child…

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Child Welfare Legislative Updates: February 22-26 & March 1-5, 2021

Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from February 22-26 & March 1-5, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health   S….

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3 Thought Leaders Explore the Black Family Experience in Child Welfare Through a Racialized & Historical Lens

A letter to the new White House administration by Dr. Sharon McDaniel, Dr. Ervin Dyer and Dr. Yven Destin. An edited version was originally published in the Imprint. America holds onto an…

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Child Welfare Legislative Updates: January 25-February 5, 2021

Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from January 25 – February 5, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health H.Res….

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PA DHS 2021 Racial Equity Report Promotes System DEI Efforts

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) released its first-ever racial equity report on January 21, 2021. The report opens by alluding to the civil and racial unrest sparked by…

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