The first two days of MACA’s annual conference are complete! Thank you to our wonderful speakers this week for their presentations, including a Keynote and workshop from Joyce James, LMSW-AP. We look forward to seeing everyone again next Tuesday, May 18th!

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network National Child Traumatic Stress Network just launched their new Child Sex Trafficking webpage & fact sheet, which are great resources to learn more about the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). You can access the webpage here: nctsn.org/what-child-tra…

MACA’s 11th Annual Statewide Conference is complete! We had another wonderful week of workshops, including a Plenary presentation from Dr. Graham Hill. A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for this year’s conference- we hope to see you in person next year!

Massachusetts crime victims need the services and support provided through the Crime Victims Fund. Yet because of a partisan objection, it is facing depletion. It's time for the Senate to stand up for survivors by passing the #VOCAFix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act.

MACA would like to thank Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren for co-sponsoring the #VOCAFix bill.

Approximately 1 in 15 children in the United States witness intimate partner violence each year. Use this resource to learn more about different types of intimate partner violence and how witnessing IPV can impact children of different age groups. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Please act now!!! We need your help to save victim services funding by contacting your legislators, and helping us make some noise! Click the link below for easy steps you can take to help TODAY! conta.cc/3CrQAVO

Thank you to everyone for your great advocacy efforts over the past few days; we were heard! Now we must keep up the momentum and move on the the Senate. Please take action TODAY!

Please contact your Senator TODAY to support Amendment #1: VOCA Grants & the VOCA Bridge! We are making a difference, but we must keep up the pressure. Click the link below to access 3 easy steps to help today! conta.cc/36IxjU8

Join us for a social media takeover from 10am-12pm conta.cc/3ujuUsL

This Victim Rights Month, let’s cross this bridge together for the thousands of survivors served by VOCA! @KarenSpilka Speaker Ron Mariano Michael J. Rodrigues Aaron Michlewitz support critical services for survivors by passing the #VOCABridge before July 1, 2022 #childabuseawareness

Statewide victim service programs rely on VOCA funding to support survivors of crime (including child abuse and expolitation) across Massachusetts. In honor of Victim Rights Month, we need to build a bridge to close the funding gap for victim services by passing the #VOCABridge

We are excited for our very own Executive Director, Thomas King, to moderate this event! You can use the link below to register! wellesley.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In June, as we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, it is vital to remember that the youth in this community need our support. Check out this link for some wonderful resources for youth, families, administrators, and more from the CDC! cdc.gov/lgbthealth/you…

Childhood trauma and PTSD can be hard to understand, and even more difficult for a child to process. This month, as we honor PTSD Awareness Month, check out this linked resource to learn more about childhood trauma and its effects. samhsa.gov/child-trauma/u…

Father’s Day can be a wonderful celebration, but can also be tough for children who may lack father figures, or are spending time in the foster care system. Be sure to check out this wonderful resource on making this day positive for all! avgffa.org/2018/06/02/fat…

Juneteenth is a holiday with immense historical significance. As we honor the day this coming Sunday, it is vital to make sure we are teaching children about the importance of the holiday. Click below to learn more! timeforkids.com/g56/a-juneteen…

June is National Safety Month! The summer is a time when there are extra things to consider in terms of keeping children safe. Click the link to learn more about child safety in the summer months, and to get some great tips! cdc.gov/healthequity/f…

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