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Allies in Prevention Coalition

Allies in Prevention Coalition
SCAN's coalition works to increase community involvement to prevent abuse and neglect.

Alexandria/Arlington CASA

Alexandria/Arlington CASA
SCAN's CASA Program gives a voice to children in the court system.

Parenting Today

12 Minutes of Informative & Supportive Parenting Radio
SCAN is proud to produce Parenting Today with Clear Channel Communications

Parenting Today is a radio show focused on the challenges faced by today's parents. Featuring SCAN’s executive director and expert guests from the Allies in Prevention Coalition, each show provides information, support and resources to help families deal with everything from positive discipline to anger management to family nutrition.

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with SCAN's Community Educator Sharon Crilly, who is leading the Stewards of Children trainings through SCAN's new work with the Darkness to Light Program.
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Parental Isolation
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Cheryl Keiper with Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
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Conflict Resolution
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Dr. Laura Granato with The Granato Group.
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Advocating for your Child in School
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest La Voyce Reid, Program Manager at KidsPeace and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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SCAN's Alexandria/Arlington CASA Program
ClearChannel's Bernie Lucas interviews CASA Program Case Supervisor Dana Taylor.
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Bullying
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Virginia Larson, School Psychologist and Bullying Prevention Coordinator.
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Domestic Violence
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Carolina Jimenez with Doorways for Women & Families and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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Focus on Fathers
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Erick King with the Capitol Youth Empowerment Program and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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Mental Health
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Deborah Warren with the Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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Stress Management for Children and Adults
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Tricia Bassing LCSW, with the Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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Cyber Bullying
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Cheryl Fuentes with the Arlington County's Parent Education Program and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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Supervision Guidelines / When is it okay to leave a child alone?
SCAN's Executive Director Sonia Quinoñez with special guest Jennifer Cann with the Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services and member of SCAN's Allies in Prevention Coalition.
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Attachment and Bonding
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Balancing Parenthood and Work
Diane Charles
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Childhood Obesity, Nutrition & Physical Activity
Diane Charles and Steffi Benjamin of National Center for Children and Families
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Co-Sleeping with Your Infant
Diane Charles and Tanya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Diane Charles
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Inappropriate Touching
Diane Charles and Steffi Benjamin of National Center for Children and Families
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Monitoring Your Child
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Parenting Can Be Tough. Asking for Help Doesn’t Have to Be.
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Positive Communication
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The Power of Play
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Self Care
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Sexual Abuse
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Sleep for Children
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Social Development in Children
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Stop the Silence (Stop Child Sexual Abuse)
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Summer Safety Tips
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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Talking to Teens
Diane Charles and Judi Marzullo of Young Parent Services for Loudoun County Department of Social Services
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Unplug With Your Child
Diane Charles and Steffi Benjamin of National Center for Children and Families
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When Parents Date
Diane Charles and Tonya Fullwood of National Center for Children and Families
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