Greensboro Child Response Initiative
The Greensboro Child Response Initiative (CRI) is a trauma-informed, culturally-competent, and comprehensive coordinated community response for child victims and their families. CRI's mission is to support children and families toward safety and wellness.
Co-founders Lindy Beauregard and Dr. Kelly Graves developed the Greensboro CRI in 2009 into what it is today. CRI shares many of its tenets in the Child Development-Community Policing (CD-CP) program model (Marans, Murphy, &, Berkowitz, 2002), but was uniquely adapted to respond to the needs of the community. The purpose of CRI is to provide community-based, coordinated services delivered within a trauma-informed framework. Why CRI? Children who have had traumatic experiences may need some help coping with the trauma. Police officers, victim advocates, and community providers work together to help and support your family after an experience of violence or trauma. |
HelpIntervene early to help children and families exposed to violence and trauma access services
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WorkWork with children and families to explain natural reactions to traumatic experiences.
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ProvideProvide families referrals to high-quality treatment agencies and other community resources to individually address children/family needs.
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StrengthenStrengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community through integrated partnerships
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