Melissa PalfreyApr 283 minWe must be better. We must do better.Sexual assault and child abuse are not comfortable topics for the vast majority of people.
Melissa PalfreyJun 8, 20211 minSupport GroupTristyn Newman, Iowa County Services Coordinator After a long year of social distancing and safety measures, Iowa County Family Advocates...
Melissa PalfreyApr 22, 20212 minChild Abuse PreventionHi! Welcome back to my second video of the week. My name is Kira and I’m the youth services advocate for Family Advocates. In this video...
Melissa PalfreyApr 20, 20211 minStaff Spotlight - Kira SnyderMy name is Kira, and I am the Youth Services Advocate for Family Advocates. First, I’d like to tell you a little bit about how I got to...
Melissa PalfreyApr 8, 20212 minChild Abuse Awareness and PreventionHi! If you missed my video from earlier this week, my name is Matt Larson. April is child abuse awareness month. In the reporting of...
Melissa PalfreyApr 6, 20211 minStaff Spotlight - Child Abuse Awareness MonthHi, I’m Matt Larson, the youth services Director at Family Advocates. I have been at Family Advocates coming up on three years. I’d like...
Melissa PalfreyDec 30, 20202 minHolidays & Domestic ViolenceBy: Melissa Duve, Shelter Services Director and Norma Grinnell, Client Services Advocate A dangerous mix, the holidays, social...
Melissa PalfreyApr 28, 20202 minIsolated with an Abuser?Being isolated with an abuser can and usually will increase abusive incidents and level of force. Here are a few ideas to remain safe.
Melissa PalfreyApr 16, 20202 minBeing Resilient in Difficult TimesWe access our resilient core daily in ways great and small such as when we lose our keys or cell phone or when our alarm doesn’t go off....
Melissa PalfreyApr 10, 20203 minTeen Support - During COVID-19the national crisis has sparked a lot of challenging emotions for teens: anxiety, worry, fear, and depression.
Melissa PalfreyApr 6, 20202 minVote "No" to Marsy's LawFamily Advocates asks that you vote “No” to Marsy’s Law. Many concerns have come from other states that have ratified Marsy’s laws...
Melissa PalfreyMar 31, 20201 min"Safe" at Homewhen I hear Safe at Home, my thoughts turn to those who might not be “Safe” in their home. Those that are not ready or able to leave..
Melissa PalfreyMar 25, 20202 minI am Jane DoeOver several years, several sex trafficking victims who were sold via this site waged in a legal battle
Melissa PalfreySep 27, 20192 minThe Un-ServedEngaging communities and providing outreach especially for the under served populations...
Melissa PalfreySep 4, 20191 minProtecting Your ChildrenHere is a list of some of the apps that I recommend learning about to protect those you care about....
Melissa PalfreyAug 28, 20192 minCurrent Trends in Online Exploitation of ChildrenPredators are using online gaming and anonymous apps to recruit victims.
Melissa PalfreyAug 22, 20193 minAdvocacy Strategies in Sex TraffickingHaving a safe place for their body and their mind to heal without fear is important in order to help them focus on their healing journey.
Melissa PalfreyAug 22, 20192 minSurviving Child AbuseTailor help and resources to each individual's and their families' needs
Melissa PalfreyJul 12, 20191 minTeach them Early about Abusetalking to your children often is the best prevention method.