Protect. Heal. Prevent.

The CAC Houston
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"Protect. Heal. Prevent." is a podcast by The Children’s Assessment Center in Houston, Texas, focused on child advocacy and community impact. Featuring conversations with staff, partners, and community leaders, the podcast explores how collaboration, trauma-informed care, and prevention efforts help protect children and support healing for families affected by abuse.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep. 3 | Anita Jaffer

    In Episode 3 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, is joined by Anita Jaffer, Clinical Director of Therapy & Psychological Services.Their conversation centers on the healing process for children and families impacted by abuse. Anita shares insight into trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services, the importance of creating safe and supportive spaces for children, and how mental health care plays a critical role in long-term healing. The episode also explores how therapy services are integrated into the multidisciplinary response to ensure children and families receive comprehensive, compassionate support.This episode highlights the vital role of mental health services in helping children heal and move forward.

    47 min

  2. FEB 9

    Ep. 2 | Karen Kennard

    In Episode 2 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, is joined by Karen Kennard, Assistant Executive Director and longtime former Director of Training and Prevention.Their conversation focuses on the critical role education and prevention play in child advocacy. Karen shares insights from years of leading training and prevention efforts, discussing how awareness, community education, and evidence-informed strategies help reduce risk and empower adults to better protect children. The episode also explores how prevention work strengthens systems of care and supports the CAC’s mission to stop abuse before it occurs.This discussion highlights why prevention is an essential part of creating safer communities for children and families.

    49 min

  3. JAN 12

    Ep. 1 | Claudia Gonzalez

    In the inaugural episode of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, sits down with Claudia Gonzalez, Director of Forensic Services, to introduce listeners to the work and mission of the CAC.Their conversation explores the critical role of forensic services in child advocacy, how trauma-informed practices guide every step of the process, and how multidisciplinary collaboration helps ensure children are supported with care, dignity, and compassion. Kerry and Claudia also discuss what makes the CAC model unique and why forensic services are foundational to protecting children and supporting healing.This episode sets the stage for ongoing conversations about how our community works together to respond to abuse and build safer futures for children.

    48 min

  4. TRAILER

    Protect. Heal. Prevent. | A Podcast from The Children’s Assessment Center

    "Protect. Heal. Prevent." is a podcast from The Children’s Assessment Center in Houston, Texas, featuring thoughtful conversations on child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and community collaboration.Through interviews with CAC staff, multidisciplinary partners, and community leaders, the podcast explores how our community works together to protect children from abuse, help them heal from trauma, and prevent abuse before it happens.Whether you’re a professional, advocate, or community member, "Protect. Heal. Prevent." offers meaningful dialogue and practical perspectives on building safer futures for children and families.

    1 min

Trailer

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About

"Protect. Heal. Prevent." is a podcast by The Children’s Assessment Center in Houston, Texas, focused on child advocacy and community impact. Featuring conversations with staff, partners, and community leaders, the podcast explores how collaboration, trauma-informed care, and prevention efforts help protect children and support healing for families affected by abuse.

Information

  • Creator
    The CAC Houston
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The CAC Houston
  • Show Website
    Protect. Heal. Prevent.