Stories of Impact
Real Stories. Real Change.
Across our community, individuals and organizations are taking a stand to protect children, support families, and build safer futures. These are their stories.
Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by people who care. In these videos, you’ll hear from survivors, advocates, volunteers, and community partners who are making a difference every day. Their experiences remind us that together, we can create lasting impact,
Why These Stories Matter
We provide a compassionate and effective way to bring services to children victimized by abuse. Our public-private collaboration significantly reduces the trauma associated with reporting child abuse. We help coordinate care and investigation from first report to conviction and beyond, while keeping the child at the center of everything the team does.
Watch & Be Inspired
Below are real stories from people making a difference in the lives of children and families.
Be Someone Be a Voice: Director's Message on Child Abuse in North Dakota
In North Dakota, 1 in 7 children faces abuse. Sarah Matthews, Executive Director of RRCAC, shares how each of us can be the “someone” a child needs.
The Game-Changer: Law Enforcement Reveals the Power of Children’s Advocacy Centers
For years, Dan Strandberg, a retired detective, faced the challenge of interviewing traumatized children in cold, sterile environments. Discover how the introduction of Children’s Advocacy Centers changed everything.
Facing a High-Powered Defense: How CACs Helped Secure Justice for a Child
Hear from Joshua Frey, States Attorney, who has witnessed the devastating impact of child abuse firsthand. Learn how the expertise provided by the local Children’s Advocacy Center proved to be the key to securing a conviction.
The First Step to Healing: A CPS Worker’s Story of Children’s Advocacy Centers
Stephanie Wieland, Child Protection Worker, talks through the challenges and triumphs of protecting vulnerable children. Hear about the journey from feeling frustrated by the lack of justice to recognizing the transformative power of Children’s Advocacy Centers.
Heard and Seen: The Power of Forensic Interviewing at Children’s Advocacy Centers
Alyssa Nelson, a forensic interviewer, talks about the vital role they play in creating a safe space for children to share their stories. This testimonial shares a story of a child who expressed feeling truly heard and seen.
Media’s View on the Real Impact: They’re Not Just Statistics
When a child abuse story is talked about on the media, we often focus on the perpetrators, not the victims. Listen to a media perspective by Chris Hanson, Morning Show Host, on the importance of giving voice to child victims.
Something Was Wrong: My Gut Feeling Led to a Child’s Rescue
It was just a regular day at work when I noticed something that didn’t feel right. I couldn’t ignore my gut feeling so I contacted security and together, we alerted the police. Little did I know that my simple act of awareness would change a child’s life forever.
Imagine a World Where She Healed: A Legacy of Hope at Children’s Advocacy Centers
My mother carried a darkness, a shadow cast by years of childhood sexual abuse. The trauma she endured shaped her life and when she passed, we asked for donations to the Children’s Advocacy Center in her memory. We grieve the mother she deserved to be, and we hope our gift will help others avoid the same path.
You Can Make a Difference Too
Every story you see here is proof that change happens when people take action. Whether you give your time, your voice, or your resources, your involvement matters. When we come together, our collective actions can create a safer, more supportive world for every child. The stories shared here are just the beginning — the next one could be yours.