Protect. Heal. Prevent.

In Episode 4 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, is joined by Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Tom Ramsey.Their conversation centers on the child advocacy work being done in the Houston community. Commissioner Ramsey shares insight into his history with The Children's Assessment Center and his work in Precinct 3 to make the precinct a safer place for children.This episode explores how The CAC continues to partner with Harris County officials in this vital mission.

In Episode 2 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, is joined by Karen Kennard, Assistant Executive Director and longtime former Director of Training and Prevention.Their conversation focuses on the critical role education and prevention play in child advocacy. Karen shares insights from years of leading training and prevention efforts, discussing how awareness, community education, and evidence-informed strategies help reduce risk and empower adults to better protect children. The episode also explores how prevention work strengthens systems of care and supports the CAC’s mission to stop abuse before it occurs.This discussion highlights why prevention is an essential part of creating safer communities for children and families.

"Protect. Heal. Prevent." is a podcast from The Children’s Assessment Center in Houston, Texas, featuring thoughtful conversations on child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and community collaboration.Through interviews with CAC staff, multidisciplinary partners, and community leaders, the podcast explores how our community works together to protect children from abuse, help them heal from trauma, and prevent abuse before it happens.Whether you’re a professional, advocate, or community member, "Protect. Heal. Prevent." offers meaningful dialogue and practical perspectives on building safer futures for children and families.