Episode 3: Healing Families With Anita Jaffer

Episode 6: Faith In Action With Councilmember Willie Davis

In episode 6 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children's Assessment Center, is joined by Houston City Council Member Willie Davis. The conversation explores faith-centered leadership, community service, and the role that strong partnerships play in supporting children and families throughout Houston.

Episode 5: Victim Centered Justice With Harris County DA Sean Teare

In Episode 5 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children's Assessment Center, is joined by Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare. Their conversation centers around victim center justice and the ongoing evolution of child sexual abuse prosecution.

Episode 4: Community Safety With Commissioner Tom Ramsey

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.

Episode 3: Healing Families With Anita Jaffer

In Episode 3 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, is joined by Anita Jaffer, Clinical Director of Therapy & Psychological Services.Their conversation centers on the healing process for children and families impacted by abuse. Anita shares insight into trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic services, the importance of creating safe and supportive spaces for children, and how mental health care plays a critical role in long-term healing. The episode also explores how therapy services are integrated into the multidisciplinary response to ensure children and families receive comprehensive, compassionate support.This episode highlights the vital role of mental health services in helping children heal and move forward.

Episode 2: Preventing Abuse With Karen Kennard

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.