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In This Issue:

2014 Winter Newsletter

Welcome new Executive Director

1

Snowflake Gala 2

Snowflake Gala 3

Board of Directors 3

Intern

Appreciation 4

Volunteer Appreciation

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Featured Book 5

Darkness to Light 5

Child Maltreatment Conference

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CAC Services 6

Tech Smart 7

School Prevention 7

Safety Tips 8

April Events 9

Kids Corner 10

Snowflake 11

Please welcome the new Executive Director of the

Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Tammy Barbour, a Pennsylvania Li-

censed Social Worker, earned a Master of Social

Work degree from Widener University. She

earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociolo-

gy from Frostburg State University. Tammy has

over ten years of experience in child welfare hav-

ing previously worked for Adams County Chil-

dren and Youth Services as an intake supervisor,

responsible for the management and oversight of

child abuse and neglect investigations in Adams

County. Tammy was a member of the Adams

County Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for the

past seven years. She received the MDT Making a Difference Award in 2012 for her excel-

lence in education and prevention of child abuse. In 2012, Tammy completed ChildFirst

Forensic Interviewing Skills training, Stewards of Children Darkness to Light training, and

Family Support Alliance Mandated Reporter training. She also acquired child welfare case-

work and supervisory certification through the University of Pittsburgh’s Child Welfare

Training Resource Center.

Tammy’s prior work experience includes business management in subcontracting projects

for the Federal Emergency Training Center’s Emergency Management Institute, located in

Emmitsburg, Maryland. She also held management positions in communication services

for R.R. Donnelly, formally Moore Business Communication Services, located in Thur-

mont, Maryland.

Tammy’s social services work began as a Clinical Coordinator at Hoffman Homes for

Youth followed by community wraparound services. Her passion is in advocating for child

abuse victims and ensuring that the trauma that they experience is adequately met with sup-

port. The ACCAC strives to meet the needs of these children and families through a com-

munity based, comprehensive, child-focused center that facilitates a compassionate and

multidisciplinary approach. Tammy will continue her dedication to the children and fami-

lies of Adams County in her role as Executive Director of the center.

Our staff, MDT, and board of directors are extremely excited to have her join our center!

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Thank you to all of our Snowflake Gala Sponsors for helping to make this event

such a success. With a combination of support from our sponsors listed below

and the silent and live auction the ACCAC was able to bring in over $62,000!

This huge demonstration of generosity from community members like you will

allow the center to continue to provide services to help children become kids

again.

Snowflake Gala

Silver Sponsor

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 720

Kennie’s Markets

UTZ Quality Foods

Weikert’s Livestock Inc

Highmark Blue Shield

Conewago Enterprises, Inc.

Optimist Club of Gettysburg

Steve and Amber Shelly

Gettysburg Eagles 1562

American Legion Post 202

Hockley & O’Donnell Insurance

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 227

Champion of Children

Ken Adams Mechanical, Inc.

A.B.A.T.E—Mason Dixon Chapter

Platinum Sponsor

Sherry Wisor

Biglerville American Legion Post 262

Gettysburg Hospital Wellspan

Adams Electric Cooperative

Gold Sponsor

Susquehanna Bank

Granite Hill Camping Resort

VFW Home Association Post 15

Bronze Sponsor

Kathy and Michael Powley

Avalon Foster Group

Fairfield Amvets Post 172

Andrea Singley

Webb Insurance

Miller & Associates Real Estate, LLC

Carli and Dusty Lehr

Gettysburg Pediatrics

Rager Lehman & Houck PC

Rice Fruit Company

Gettysburg Tours, Inc.

PNC Bank

Raffensperger, Martin & Finkenbiner,

LLC

Lindsay and Robert McKee

Schindler Elevator Corporation

United Way of Adams County

The Dobbin House

Steve and Brecia Nevada

In-kind Donations: Graphcom, Inc.

Computer Works

Hobby Lobby

Bruce Yealy,

Auctioneering

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Snowflake Gala cont.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for their

dedication and giving their time to the ACCAC.

If you are interested in becoming

part of this terrific group of people,

we would love to have you!

Contact Ivy Schneider at

717-337-9888 or

ischneider@kidsagaincac.org

ACCAC Board of Directors

President: Andrea Singley, Attorney

Vice President: Shawn Wagner, District Attorney

Treasurer: Carli Lehr, CPA, Rager, Lehman & Houck

Secretary: Sherry Wisor, PHR

Dr. Turkewitz, York Hospital

Tim Guise, Cumberland Police Department

Carolyn Wagaman, PNC Bank

Sue Cohick, Children and Youth Services

Cindy Keeney, Director for Victim Witness

Brecia Nevada, Hoffman Homes for Youth

Judy Alder, Gettysburg Hospital Foundation

John Fitzpatrick, Community Member

Fred Snyder, Community Member

Dr. Eric Hillson, Community Member

P A G E 4

Intern- Kaitlyn

The ACCAC gave me an experience that will help shape the rest of my life.

More than ever, my internship helped confirm my career choice of becoming a Fo-

rensic Interviewer. I chose to intern at the ACCAC because I love the cause they

stand for and wanted to find out more. The staff is truly the most devoted and car-

ing group of people I ever met. I am grateful for the firsthand experience I received

as an intern at the center. Through this experience I was challenged, supported,

and handed multiple opportunities to learn. I became aware of my desire to serve community’s chil-

dren and families, as well as, increasing education and awareness throughout my time there. I am

confident I have the skills to pursue a career working at a children’s advocacy center, and I am

thankful for the opportunity to contribute to an already existing center that makes a remarkable dif-

ference in the lives of others each day.

The ACCAC has truly given me a volunteer experience unlike any

other. The center allowed me to contribute and enhance my own unique

skillset for a cause that is absolutely worthwhile. The people at the center

are all friendly, passionate, and dedicated, and I’m thankful to have had

such an opportunity for a genuinely rewarding and educational volunteer

experience. My decision to volunteer at the center was driven by a passion

for communication and public relations, and a desire to further my skills in

the field while also contributing positively to the community. My volunteer experience left me feel-

ing confident of my interest in the field. I will be studying communication and leadership at Pep-

perdine University this Spring in preparation for a career in the media and public relations indus-

try. I am grateful for the opportunity the center gave me in exploring my interest in this field while

allowing me to make real contributions toward their critical cause of serving the community’s chil-

dren and families, and spreading education and awareness.

P A G E 5

Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a

daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors, and educators.

Written from a kid's point of view, I Said No! makes this task a lot

easier. To help Zack cope with a real-life experience he had with a

friend, he wrote a book to help prepare other kids to deal with a range of

problematic situations. I Said No!, written by Zack and his mother,

Kimberly King, uses kid-friendly language and illustrations to help

parents and concerned adults give kids guidance in a way they can

understand, practice, and use. The book uses a simple approach that does

not dumb down the issues involved, including an easy-to-use system to

help kids rehearse and remember appropriate responses to help keep

them safe. I Said No! covers a variety of topics, such as what's

appropriate and with whom, how to deal with inappropriate behavior, bribes and threats, when and where to

go for help, and what to do if the people you are turning to for help do not listen. Together parents and kids

could learn how to empower themselves with tips on how to stay safe.

Featured Book

Darkness to Light’s® Stewards of Children is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training program that

educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program believes and

teaches that child safety is an adult's job. Stewards of Children is designed to be used by organizations that serve

children and youth.

For more information on this training or to schedule a

group training session, please contact Becky Voss at

bvoss@kidsagaincac.org or call 717-337-9888 x201.

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Training

What is distinctive about Stewards of Children?

Includes the “7 Steps to Protecting our Children,”

Darkness to Light’s core, evidence-based

educational tool for sexual abuse prevention.

Integrates the simple principles of choice,

consciousness, and personal power to promote an

understanding of the nature and impact of child

sexual abuse, and that uses those principles to

provide a context for empowered action. The

curriculum is direct about holding each adult

accountable, and generous in providing powerful,

specific support for personal change.

Has a video component of curriculum that shares

personal stories of sexual abuse survivors and their

experiences of trauma and healing.

Calls participants into personal responsibility for

the safety of children, while at the same time

appreciates their fears and concerns.

Child Maltreatment Conference

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Second Annual Penn State Child Maltreatment Conference

In September of 2013, the ACCAC’s multidisciplinary team (MDT) was asked to give a panel presentation at

the Second Annual Penn State Child Maltreatment Conference as the model CAC for the state. The conference

entitled “Protecting Pennsylvania’s Children by Building Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams/Child

Advocacy Centers” brought together the state’s law enforcement officials, district attorneys, children and

youth service administrators, medical directors, victim service directors, and Penn State faculty. The purpose

of the conference was to discuss the value and best practices for MDTs and CACs in Pennsylvania. It provided

increased awareness and knowledge on the prevention, identification, investigations, prosecution, and

treatment of child abuse. The conference emphasizes the promotion of expanding MDTs and CACs throughout

Pennsylvania to provide best practice to child victims of abuse. The ACCAC is so proud to be a part of

making sure all kids in PA have access to a CAC.

Representatives from the ACCAC:

Joddie Walker, Executive Director, ACCAC; Kim Duffy, Forensic Interviewer and Training Coordinator and

Program Specialist, PA Chapter of CACs and MDTs; Scott Denisch, Pennsylvania State Police;

Sue Cohick, Director, Children & Youth Services; Cindy Keeney, Director, Victim Witness;

Shawn Wagner, District Attorney of Adams County; Dr. David Turkewitz, Medical Director; Tim Guise,

Cumberland Township Police

The ACCAC provides various services to the

community to help keep kids safe. ALL services

are FREE. For more details on these services

check www.kidsagaincac.org or

call (717) 337-9888.

Forensic Interviews

Medical Exams

Family Clinician

Therapeutic Mental Health

Child Abuse Prevention

CAC STAFF

Executive Director:

Tammy Barbour, MSW, LSW

Director of Programs and

Forensic Interview Specialist:

Rebecca Voss, BSW

Child and Adolescent Counselor:

Jennifer Baney, MA, ATR-BC

Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist

Medical Examiner:

Jennifer McNew, RN, SANE-P

Office Manager

Jackie Hendricks

Development and Communications Director:

Ivy Schneider, MS

ACCAC Services

Tech Smart 4 Kid’s Safety

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Tech Smart 4 Kid’s Safety is designed to educate parents so they can gain knowledge

to become increasingly aware of the potential risks associated with their children’s use

of technology and more effective in supervising its use. Tech Smart 4 Kid’s Safety can

be presented in 1, 2, or 3 hour trainings.

1 hour – Provides adults with info. on how much personal data is given out when we

use modern technologies and the dangers that go along with providing that info. Provides suggestions of how

to limit the amount of personal data provided and increase the understanding of many technologies.

2 hour – 1 hour presentation plus cyber bullying and sexting, and tools to prevent or stop it

3 hour – 2 hour presentation plus easy to follow and practical suggestions on ensuring the safety of the chil-

dren and teenagers that utilize these technologies

For more information please contact Becky Voss at bvoss@kidsagaincac.org or call the office at (717) 337-

9888 for more details.

We expanded our prevention programs to include a school-based prevention program. Childhelp Speak Up Be

Safe is a research based, comprehensive primary prevention education curriculum that equips children in

grades 1-6 and their adult community with skills they need to play a significant role in the prevention or inter-

ruption of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.

Previous Participants:

Fairfield Elementary- 76 students

Biglerville Elementary- 106 students

New Oxford Elementary- 460 students

This past school year the ACCAC provided this program to

642 students!

This program meets state standards for health and safety education. It also involves parents and caregivers in

the effort to keep children safe with a variety of take-home materials allowing parents and caregivers to apply

the lessons learned to real life situations.

Is your child’s school providing this program? Have your local school district contact Becky Voss at

bvoss@kidsagaincac.org or call the office at (717) 337-9888 for more details.

Speak Up Be Safe

Safety Tips for School Age Athletes

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Tips for Protecting Your Athletes

Every child athlete deserves a safe and fun sports

experience.

Ask these important questions! Are background checks performed on all staff?

Does staff receive training on recognizing and

reporting child sexual abuse?

Is there a staff code of conduct?

What is your organizations reporting procedure?

Know the policies!

Bullying and hazing- There should be a zero tolerance policy.

Coach-athlete communications- Staff should not communicate with youth about non-sports related matters,

unless parents are included.

Supervision- Children should be supervised by at least two staff at all times.

Locker and restrooms- These areas should be supervised by two staff of the same sex as the children using

them. Staff should respect the children’s privacy and parents should have access to assist with younger

children and those with disabilities.

Travel- Staff should not stay in the same hotel rooms as youth.

Stay involved!

Go to practices and games

Talk to your child about being on the team

Help children set boundaries

Empower youth to say “no”

Speak up

Report concerns

Be a team player

Learn RED FLAG behaviors

Singling youth out for special attention

or gift giving

Spending one-on-one time with children,

such as private practices

Touching children in ways not related to

training for the sport

Telling youth sexual or inappropriate

jokes and stories

Commenting on children’s appearances

when not related to the sport

April Events

Please join us for our upcoming events to celebrate

April Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April 2014

April 1- 9:00am- Pinwheel Gar-

den Planting at the ACCAC.

We will begin planting pin-

wheels at schools and business-

es.

April 15- 7:45am- Registration

for Pinwheels to Prevent Child

Abuse Symposium

April 25- Community T-Shirt

Day. Purchase a ACCAC t-shirt

and wear it today. Be a part of

the community event!

Order your Pinwheel Garden to plant at your home or business today! Each pinwheel represents a report of

suspected child abuse in Adams County.

Visit our website www.kidsagaincac.org

or call (717) 337-9888 for details.

Adams County Children’s

Advocacy Center

Community T-Shirt Day is

Friday, April 25, 2012.

Order your t-shirts

today!

To get more information on how to order

call (717) 337-9888

T-Shirts are $15.00 for sizes from

youth to adult XL and $20.00 for

sizes up to 4X.

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Kids Corner

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