NRCAC Team Talk

About NRCAC Team Talk

Every day, professionals from Children's Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams do incredible work to help children and families heal from the trauma of child abuse. NRCAC's Team Talk podcast highlights the efforts of these heroes throughout the northeast region and across the United States.

Publisher

Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2019

Latest episode

10 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

5 of 50 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 50 - Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor

   EPISODE SUMMARY: Transitions are such an important part of life, and one of the most challenging transitions is going from peer to supervisor. In this episode, Cara Vock, Program Manager and Chapter Development at Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, and Christina Rouse, Program Manager for CAC Development at Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center, explore the complexities of this shift, sharing practical strategies and personal experiences to help you navigate this career shift. From redefining relationships to establishing boundaries and building leadership skills, they offer valuable insights for anyone stepping into a supervisory role. Tune in for tips on leading effectively while maintaining trust and respect with your team. Topics in this episode: Importance of Transitions (3:17) Skill Building as a New Supervisor (8:15) Competence Confidence Impact Emotional Impact (18:50) Maintaining Relationships (28:35) Soft Skills for New Leaders (39:30) Support and Mentorship (49:50) Resources (1:00:03) GUESTS: Christina Rouse is the Program Manager for CAC Development at Southern Regional CAC. Christina is an experienced forensic interviewer, program developer, and leader. Driven by service to others and eagerness to raise the bar, she takes pride in troubleshooting solutions that elevate people and programs. During her time as a forensic interviewer, she interviewed over 2,500 children, helped coordinate and facilitate 11 MDT jurisdictions, and oversaw the daily operations of the three CAC office locations in the program. Christina’s passion for collaboration and cognitive flexibility enables her to be the ultimate team player by elevating people and programs beyond their current operative levels. Outside of the CAC movement, she is the ultimate board game player, whether at a convention, on her podcast, or at home with her husband and daughter. Cara Vock is the Program Manager for Chapter Development at Southern Regional CAC. Cara is an experienced leader, advocate, and facilitator. Driven by a love for connection and innovation, Cara helps to grow, strengthen, and enhance Chapter programs across the South. During her time at CACs of Illinois, Cara implemented numerous state-wide systems to improve services to its members and their clients through data collection and analysis. She shifted efforts across the state to focus on various topics in a collaborative and cohort-style, continuous professional development framework. In July of 2023, Cara expanded her work from supporting one State Chapter to supporting 16, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our SRCAC team. With a deep commitment to making a difference and building connections, Cara provides crucial support to programs across the Region. When Cara is not being caught reading and referencing “Upstream” by Dan Heath, she can be caught kayaking downstream across Illinois. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace by John C. Maxwell: https://a.co/d/7pqZPAG Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William Bridges and Susan Bridges: https://a.co/d/ge0TF3N Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown: https://a.co/d/c9r2S3c Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com Working Genius: https://www.workinggenius.com Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center: https://www.srcac.org Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org (https://www.regionalcacs.org) Looking for training and technical assistance for your Chapter, Children's Advocacy Center, or multidisciplinary team? Northeast Regional CAC provides training and assistance services to help you implement an effective, sustainable, collaborative response to child abuse. Visit NRCAC.org/request to learn more and request assistance today! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

2. 

   5 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 49 - New Jersey Problematic Sexual Behavior Program

   Nydia Monagas, Maria Pontoriero, and Valeria Vila from the New Jersey Children’s Alliance discuss their innovative statewide program addressing problematic sexual behavior in youth, including its framework, implementation, and key insights in this interview.

3. 

   8 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 48 – Fostering Trust: Collaborating with Tribal Nations in Child Advocacy

   EPISODE SUMMARY: Understanding the history and challenges faced by Tribal Nations is essential for building trust and fostering meaningful partnerships within the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) movement. In this episode, Deanna Chancellor shares insights from her experience, discussing the historical trauma Indigenous communities have faced, how it impacts engagement with service providers, and key considerations for CACs and multidisciplinary teams seeking to build trust and meaningful partnerships. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and actionable steps for strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations. GUEST: Deanna Chancellor is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and serves as the Project Director for the Native Child Advocacy Resource Center. Prior to this she served as a Children’s Advocacy Center Director for eighteen years in rural Southeastern Oklahoma. Deanna has extensive experience in the establishment and management of CAC and the coordination of the MDT. She provides training and technical assistance to Native Nations and Non-Tribal partners on issues related to the field of child maltreatment. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Connect with Deanna Chancellor, deanna.chancellor@mso.umt.edu Native Child Advocacy Resource Center: https://www.nativecac.org National Native Children’s Trauma Center: https://www.facebook.com/NNCTC Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org (https://www.regionalcacs.org/) Looking for training and technical assistance for your Chapter, Children's Advocacy Center, or multidisciplinary team? Northeast Regional CAC provides training and assistance services to help you implement an effective, sustainable, collaborative response to child abuse. Visit NRCAC.org/request to learn more and request assistance today! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 50 - Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor

Published 10 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But the other stuff with a whole new world and the light Cara, we were getting a lot of these requests. As I'm sure you get as well, Tony, folks wanting that additional training on how do I now become a good leader and supervisor. So it was a question we were getting. And as Cara and I were trying to answer the questions, we were finding that there weren't a lot of resources available for these CAC professionals about adjusting to the transition. There's a lot of stuff in the business world about shifting to supervisor role. But the PhD as we know is such a niche universe and the dynamic inside of CAC and an MDT don't exist anywhere else in a business world to learn how you navigate that ship. […]

Who has been a guest on NRCAC Team Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nydia Monagas
• Maria Pontoriero
• Valeria Vila

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

96

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