Listen and Learn: A Process for Initiating Collaboration Between Tribal Communities and Children’s Advocacy Centers

To address the disparity in services available to Native American children and families involved in cases of child abuse, Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (SRCAC) and Native American Children’s Alliance (NACA) worked together to implement “Listen and Learn” programs within the region served by SRCAC. The purpose of the Listen and Learn program is to introduce the CAC/MDT model to tribal communities that do not have access to or utilize CAC/MDT resources at the local level. . The guide outlines steps for initiating contact with tribal leaders, planning, and conducting successful Listen and Learn programs, and it is instrumental in promoting collaboration with state, local, federal, and non-profit agencies through a multidisciplinary approach.