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Melissa Palfrey
- May 25
- 2 min
A Call to Youth Educators
By: Matt Larson, Family Advocates' Youth Services Director Family Advocates sees a need to expand our reach. Our practice of in-school,...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 28
- 3 min
We must be better. We must do better.
Sexual assault and child abuse are not comfortable topics for the vast majority of people.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Support Group
Tristyn Newman, Iowa County Services Coordinator After a long year of social distancing and safety measures, Iowa County Family Advocates...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Child Abuse Prevention
Hi! 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...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Staff Spotlight - Kira Snyder
My 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...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Hi! If you missed my video from earlier this week, my name is Matt Larson. April is child abuse awareness month. In the reporting of...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
Staff Spotlight - Child Abuse Awareness Month
Hi, 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...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Holidays & Domestic Violence
By: Melissa Duve, Shelter Services Director and Norma Grinnell, Client Services Advocate A dangerous mix, the holidays, social...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Isolated 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.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
Being Resilient in Difficult Times
We 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....
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
Teen Support - During COVID-19
the national crisis has sparked a lot of challenging emotions for teens: anxiety, worry, fear, and depression.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
Vote "No" to Marsy's Law
Family Advocates asks that you vote “No” to Marsy’s Law. Many concerns have come from other states that have ratified Marsy’s laws...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Mar 31, 2020
- 1 min
"Safe" at Home
when 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..
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Melissa Palfrey
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
I am Jane Doe
Over several years, several sex trafficking victims who were sold via this site waged in a legal battle
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Melissa Palfrey
- Sep 27, 2019
- 2 min
The Un-Served
Engaging communities and providing outreach especially for the under served populations...
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Melissa Palfrey
- Sep 4, 2019
- 1 min
Protecting Your Children
Here is a list of some of the apps that I recommend learning about to protect those you care about....
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Melissa Palfrey
- Aug 28, 2019
- 2 min
Current Trends in Online Exploitation of Children
Predators are using online gaming and anonymous apps to recruit victims.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Aug 22, 2019
- 3 min
Advocacy Strategies in Sex Trafficking
Having 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.
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Melissa Palfrey
- Aug 22, 2019
- 2 min
Surviving Child Abuse
Tailor help and resources to each individual's and their families' needs
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