Grantees: Child Abuse Prevention
Clarina Howard Nichols Center
Founded in 1981, the Clarina Howard Nichols Center works to end domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and stalking in Lamoille County. Clarina's direct services include a 24-hour hotline, an emergency shelter, and legal, medical, and housing advocacy. To achieve their mission, they focus on prevention. Through this grant, Clarina offers age appropriate, evidence-based healthy relationship and consent education in early childhood programs throughout Lamoille County. In addition, Clarina will offer Askable Adult training for early childhood staff and parents.
Prevent Child Abuse Vermont - InsideOut Dad: Parent Education and Support for Fathers Inside and Outside
PCAVT will facilitate groups with incarcerated fathers to support their understanding that their role in their children’s lives is irreplaceable. Participating in our InsideOut Dad® Program is a life-changing experience leading to families’ and children’s lives changing for the better. Supporting a strong relationship between a child and their father can mitigate the negative consequences for the child and lower recidivism rates. The program’s focus is on developing self-awareness, caring for self, fathering skills, parenting skills and relationship skills. These abilities support fathers becoming more involved, responsible, and committed fathers to their children, thus interrupting the intergenerational cycle of abuse and trauma.