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The CAC of Suffolk County supports the health and wellbeing of the children and families of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. Each month we'll share highlights and updates to help you better understand how you are part of the healing and justice we see every day. 

The CAC is hosting two free, can't-miss webinars for anyone who has children in their life.

On July 29 at 6 p.m., by popular demand, we are offering Preparing for a Safe Summer at Camp for a second time. This webinar will be available in four languages (English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese). Register now to join us!

On August 7 at 12 p.m., Keeping Your Child Safe Online will be offered. Parents and caregivers will learn how perpetrators take advantage of youth online and walk away with concrete tips for talking to your kids about online safety. Register now to increase your child's safety!

The Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation, enacted by Governor Maura T. Healey on June 20, 2024, establishes and extends numerous safeguards for survivors, including but not limited to, prohibiting image-based sexual assault (“revenge porn” and/or “computer-generated images” also known as “deepfakes”), increasing the fines for criminal harassment convictions, and including “coercive control” within the definition of “abuse” under Chapter 209A – Massachusetts’s abuse prevention law. The Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation also emphasizes and encourages the need for age-appropriate internet safety training throughout all stages of youth.

Learn about this new law and how the CAC is responding to exploitation and educating Suffolk County.

Recent Highlight

In early July, the CAC's Multi-Disciplinary Team Program Manager, Caddy Tootell, and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Director of Youth Safety & Outreach, Jacquelyn Lamont trained the nearly 40 incoming Boston Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).

Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) often responds to reports of child abuse along with the Police Department. First responders have a duty to gather necessary information while avoiding compromising a potential investigation or retraumatizing the child. During the training, the recruits learned about the dynamics of child abuse, the role of the CAC’s multidisciplinary team, and how to best respond to children who might disclose abuse to them.

You can request the “Minimal Facts: Responding to Concerns & Reports of Child Abuse in Suffolk County” training for your team here.

Staff Spotlight

Emily Cutts, LICSW is a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator and Forensic Interviewer. In just over 3 years, Emily has conducted nearly 160 forensic interviews, listening to children as they disclose abuse and ensuring they feel cared for, all while expertly gathering necessary information for the MDT to offer healing and justice.

Before joining the CAC, she worked in various roles at Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, developing and facilitating programs. She also worked with the Department of Children and Families as an Ongoing Social Worker focused on supporting families to achieve safety and stability.

Known for her kindness, compassion, and dedication, Emily always prioritizes children's safety and well-being and the CAC is so fortunate to have her on our team!