How did you first get involved with SCAN? 

 I am part of Partnership for the Future which is a college preparatory program and every summer we are supposed to apply for internships. This particular summer I was chosen for an interview with SCAN. I started my internship in summer 2024 and I am now completing it in summer 2025.  

What inspired you to come back and intern with SCAN? 

Last year I loved this internship; it was jam packed with super helpful activities, and I learned a lot. I was also already familiar with the staff and started building connections with them all, so going back for a second year was no issue for me.  

Is there anything you wish other people knew about SCAN? 

 I think people should know that this program isn’t just about the after effects of abuse but that it also helps prevent anything like that to happen.   

Do you have any goals or hopes for next year?  

This year will be my first year attending George Mason University so I’m hoping that my new journey of adulthood and these next steps in my life will be prosperous. One of my biggest goals for the next year is to expand my professional connections and become more confident in myself.   

What might someone be surprised to learn about you? 

 I am an avid reader, and every Christmas I go to Belize to visit my grandma and cousins. I've been visiting Belize all my life since I was 6 months old and it is like a second home away from home to me and my family.  

Thank you to Cyndy Weldon-Lassiter at Challenge Discovery Projects for your partnership to help provide space for SCAN's Family Support Program groups.



In July, SCAN had fundraising days at Foxtail Coffee in Short Pump and Torchy's Tacos in Carytown and we are so thankful for these opportunities and everyone that showed up to support SCAN.

SCAN's Executive Director, Jeanine Harper, has been a part of the FACT Child Abuse and Neglect Advisory Committee for many years and is currently the co-chair; and this committee recently completed the Child Fatality Investigation & Review in Virginia. This report helps organizations all across Virginia understand the data in order to protect more children in the future. 

Thank you to the Pauley Foundation for their support of SCAN's five programs that work together to prevent and treat child abuse.

Thank you to the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond for the grant to support our Community Programs initiatives to prevent child maltreatment and advance resilience at the community, organizational, and systems level.



This month, The Richmonder featured an article where Richmond CASA,

Katy McArthur, reflects on her work as a CASA volunteer.

Click the button below to read the article.

Reach out if you are interested in being a CASA in Richmond or Petersburg, VA

Calling All Tennis and Pickleball Players:

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Rally for SCAN

on Friday, October 24th!

We are looking to highlight voices of folks that have been impacted by SCAN's work in various ways. If you would like to share your story, please fill out the quick form below.

SCAN's 2023-2024 Annual Report has been finalized and is available on the impact webpage of our website. Click the button below to view the report.

We want to give a huge shoutout to David and Barbara Hunsaker at Village Garden RVA. They continue to be great supporters of SCAN and if you have been following along on Instagram, the Summer Supper Somm events have been very successful so far. There are still a few tickets left for some of the remaining dinners, find your spot here.

Upcoming Trainings & Screenings

Find the full list of upcoming SCAN trainings and register to attend HERE

July 31, 2025 | Trauma and Attachment

9:00-10:00am ET via Zoom

This workshop explores how disruptions in early attachment—particularly within the first five years of life—can be experienced as trauma by young children. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma and attachment are interconnected, and how early relational disruptions can affect a child’s emotional, social, and developmental well-being. The session will also examine the types of trauma that most commonly impact attachment, including loss, neglect, and family violence. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for supporting and strengthening the caregiver-child bond, with a focus on practical tools and approaches that professionals can use in their work with families.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pYQMS1q4T7unUkkl916rNA

Presented by: Lucy Rimington 

August 5, 2025 | Trauma-Informed Technique Tuesday: Understanding the Window of Tolerance

12:00-12:30pm ET via Zoom

Based on your feedback, we’ve designed these sessions to provide quick overviews of different trauma-informed tools and techniques that you can implement personally or with clients. This week, participants will be introduced to the Window of Tolerance model, helping them understand how trauma affects emotional regulation and how to stay within an optimal zone for processing and responding to experiences.                           

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gfDml2q4SBCjgLQ71geduQ

Presented by: Lucy Rimington

August 5, 2025 | Stewards of Children

1:00-3:30pm ET via Zoom

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities.

Registration Link: https://d2l.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/2681

Discount Code: FFVA

Presented by: Joey Feldman

August 6, 2025 | Cultivating Authentic Community Engagement

10:00-11:30am ET via Zoom

Guided by her lived and professional experience, Community Engagement Specialist Tamika Daniel facilitates this supportive workshop for organizations to discuss how to engage community voice with authenticity and intentionality.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L3cHZFFzTl2t55n-MaYL4Q

Presented by: Tamika Daniel

August 6, 2025 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

1:00-3:00pm ET via Zoom *CEUS available for purchase

This training provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care. We will define trauma, discuss the many types of trauma/adversity, explore the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior, introduce resilience, and discuss SAMHSA’s 4 Rs of trauma-informed care. Throughout the presentation, we will share useful tools and techniques.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z93pPwq4RBaUMkJn6XlLsA

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval 886921848-6276) for 2 continuing education contact hours.

Presented by: Joey Feldman

August 7, 2025 | Child Development Basics (Early Childhood)

2:00-3:00pm ET via Zoom

This training will begin by providing an overview of typical developmental milestones during early childhood (birth-age 5). Next, we will explore strategies that parents, caregivers, and professionals can use to assist with child development. The training will conclude by recommending actions adults can take when they have concerns about a child's development.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eyZh5jtwRSKE-iB8M3Qp4Q

Presented by: Joey Feldman

August 11, 2025 | Mindful Monday: Wellness & Nature

12:00-12:30pm ET via Zoom

We know that making time for mindfulness and self-care practices can be hard, so we want to provide you with an opportunity to engage in short practices with us! This week, we will learn about some of the physical and mental health benefits associated with spending time in nature. Since this is a virtual training, we will not be able to engage in an outdoor activity together, but we will provide several ideas for how to do this and we hope you will make a plan to spend some time outdoors!                       

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MtS8vlo4TqKvWR1YvnqLPg

Presented by: Joey Feldman

August 13, 2025 | Trauma-Informed Strategies

12:00-2:00pm ET via Zoom *CEUS available for purchase

This training will provide a brief review of trauma and its impacts as well as introduce the 6 Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach. Using these principles, participants will learn strategies for creating physical & psychological safety, developing collaborative & supportive relationships, empowering others through voice & choice, and addressing systems of oppression.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0SbPvF23Tsagj6z0iqQU4Q

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval 886921848-8319) for 2 continuing education contact hours.

Presented by: Lucy Rimington 

August 14, 2025 | Resilience Screening

3:00-4:30pm ET via Zoom

Resilience is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.

View the official trailer here.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JFcuOeFDQjG5NfhyHIyTyw

Presented by: Joey Feldman

Find the full list of SCAN Trainings and register to attend HERE

 *Some of these trainings are eligible for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) from the National Association of Social Workers. Check SCAN's training page for details.