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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK
The Myths of Child Abuse
There are many myths about child sexual abuse. These myths hurt children by silencing victims and encouraging public denial about the...
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Sep 13 min read
Run for a Cause with CALICO!
JOIN TEAM CALICO AT THE OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL CALICO began taking part in the Oakland Running Festival in 2011, as one of the official...
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Sep 12 min read


Team CALICO Runner Kit Davison
“I hate running.” That’s what Kit Davison thought for years. She didn’t consider herself a runner. But Kit has other passions – she loves...
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Sep 12 min read
Former Teacher, Judy Silver, Still Helping Children
We are delighted to introduce this issue’s hero – Judy Silver – who has been a CALICO supporter since 2013 (thank you to Keith and Susan...
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Sep 12 min read
North Pole Explorer Raises Awareness
On April 12th, Michael Creasy will leave for an extraordinary adventure: an expedition to the North Pole. To make this trip even more...
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Sep 12 min read
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM), a month recognized as a time for communities to join together to promote healthy...
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Sep 12 min read
Joni Leventis - Bringing Justice with Heart
As head of the Sexual Assault Unit, Joni Leventis could not have found a better-suited job. For years, Joni has proven herself to be not...
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Sep 13 min read
CALICO's Multi-Disciplinary Team
By Erin Harper, Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator The other day, I sat in CALICO’s observation room, watching a forensic interview. As...
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Sep 12 min read


11th Annual One Child at a Time Benefit: Picnic in the Park
It’s that time of year again for CALICO’s Annual One Child at a Time Benefit: Picnic in the Park! The One Child at a Time Picnic is the...
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Sep 12 min read


11th Annual One Child at a Time Benefit Raffle
OCAAT Raffle Flyer 2015.pdf From the Executive Director's Desk
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Aug 301 min read
CALICO Expands Its Leadership throughout California
After 18 years aiding children in Alameda County, CALICO is expanding its scope to assist children across all of California. CALICO has...
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Aug 303 min read


Andrea Carlise - A Champion for Children
CALICO is pleased to introduce this issue’s hero, Andrea Carlise, a long-time champion for children and a 2015 One Child at a...
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Aug 302 min read


CALICO’s 18th Annual Collaborative Training Inspires Investigators
Trainings on multi-disciplinary child-abuse investigations can be hard to find and, when they are offered, can be expensive. To fill this...
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Aug 302 min read


Pinwheels for Prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month recognized as a time for communities to come together and promote healthy children and...
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Aug 302 min read


Changes in CALICO's Board of Directors
CALICO’s beloved Board President, Amy Blanchard, will complete her term on the Board of Directors at the end of this month. Amy has been...
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Aug 302 min read


CALICO joins the 2016 Oakland Running Festival
We are excited that CALICO is once again taking part in the Oakland Running Festival as one of the official Run for a Cause charities....
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Aug 302 min read


Have you ever been curious about the CALICO Board of Directors?
In addition to the fabulous staff, CALICO achieves its mission of justice and healing for abused children with help from its Board of...
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Aug 302 min read


Runners’ Fundraising Offers Vital Support to CALICO
Team CALICO’s efforts at the Oakland Running Festival was a roaring success! 67 runners raised an incredible $42,000 for CALICO. Anyone...
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Aug 302 min read


CALICO Welcomes New Executive Director
Welcome to CALICO, Hillery! Our new Executive Director, Hillery Gladden, joined CALICO in February. We'd like to take this opportunity to...
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Aug 302 min read


CALICO Gets a New Mural
CALICO got a brand new mural! High school senior, Caroline James, was looking for a place to volunteer during a break from school when...
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Aug 301 min read
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