Our Impact

Since its founding, SCARS (Saving Children & Reviving Souls) has grown into a trusted leader in child advocacy, prevention education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Our work is grounded in one mission: to protect children, support those on the front lines, and strengthen communities through education, action, and hope.

SCARS works at the intersection of prevention, protection, and partnership, bringing together professionals, advocates, and community members to address child abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and systemic gaps in care.

Education, Training & Presentations

SCARS has delivered presentations, trainings, and educational sessions to a wide range of audiences across Arkansas and beyond. These sessions are designed to be practical, trauma-informed, and actionable, equipping attendees with the tools they need to recognize risk, respond appropriately, and protect children.

Topics include:

  • Child abuse and neglect awareness

  • Human trafficking identification and prevention

  • Online exploitation and cyber safety

  • Trauma-informed response and victim-centered practices

  • Community-based prevention strategies

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration in child protection

Audiences served:

  • Law enforcement and first responders

  • Prosecutors and legal professionals

  • Child welfare and social service staff

  • Educators and school administrators

  • Healthcare providers

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Community groups and volunteers

Summits, Conferences & Large-Scale Events

SCARS has played a key role in planning, organizing, and hosting summits and conferences focused on child protection and prevention. These events bring together professionals from multiple disciplines to foster collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen statewide and regional response efforts.

Accomplishments include:

  • Hosting and supporting multidisciplinary summits focused on child safety and exploitation prevention

  • Coordinating multi-day conferences with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and continuing education opportunities

  • Creating spaces for cross-agency collaboration, including law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors, nonprofits, and community partners

  • Elevating survivor-informed perspectives and trauma-responsive practices

These events have reached hundreds of attendees, strengthened professional networks, and sparked new partnerships dedicated to protecting children.

Community Outreach & Prevention Initiatives

SCARS believes prevention starts with community awareness. Our outreach efforts are designed to meet people where they are and empower everyday citizens to be part of the solution.

Community-based work includes:

  • Public awareness campaigns on child exploitation and abuse prevention

  • Community education events and workshops

  • Distribution of prevention materials and resources

  • Engagement at festivals, fairs, and public gatherings

  • Youth-focused initiatives promoting safety, resilience, and healthy relationships

Support for Frontline Professionals

SCARS is deeply committed to supporting the professionals who do this work every day. We understand the emotional toll and systemic challenges faced by those in child protection roles.

Our work includes:

  • Providing training that reduces burnout and increases confidence

  • Advocating for improved systems and resources

  • Creating collaborative spaces where professionals can share challenges and solutions

  • Recognizing and uplifting the work of frontline responders and advocates

Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration

SCARS has built strong partnerships with:

  • Law enforcement agencies

  • Prosecutors’ offices

  • Child welfare agencies

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Schools and educational institutions

  • Community leaders and advocates

Through these partnerships, SCARS helps bridge gaps, improve communication, and create stronger, more coordinated responses for children and families in crisis.

Looking Ahead

SCARS continues to expand its reach through:

  • New training programs and prevention initiatives

  • Statewide and regional conferences

  • Enhanced community education efforts

  • Long-term strategies focused on sustainability and systemic change

Every presentation delivered, every summit hosted, and every partnership formed moves us closer to a safer future for children.

What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.

Let’s Work Together