Child Welfare Data Analysis and Presentation

The project aims to support Kids At Risk Action (KARA) in their mission to raise awareness about child abuse, childhood trauma, and child protection. The objective is to research and analyze existing data on these topics to provide valuable insights for KARA's new book, social media campaigns, and national database platform. By synthesizing data from reputable sources, the project will help KARA present compelling narratives and statistics that highlight the urgency and importance of addressing child welfare issues. The project will involve a thorough examination of current trends, patterns, and case studies related to child abuse and protection. This will enable KARA to effectively communicate the scope of the problem and advocate for necessary changes in policy and public perception.

California Child Welfare Research Initiative

The California Child Welfare Research Initiative aims to support Kids At Risk Action (KARA) in gathering and analyzing data related to child abuse, childhood trauma, and child protection within California. The project seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of child welfare in the state, which will contribute to KARA's new book, social media content, and national database platform. By focusing on California, the project will help identify regional trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in child protection efforts. Students will conduct thorough research using credible sources, compile relevant statistics, and analyze the data to draw meaningful conclusions. The ultimate goal is to equip KARA with valuable insights that can inform their advocacy and outreach efforts, thereby enhancing their impact on child welfare policies and practices.

KARA Podcast Series Coordination

Kids At Risk Action (KARA) is seeking to enhance the reach and impact of its podcast series, which focuses on issues affecting abused and neglected children. The goal of this project is to coordinate the podcast series across multiple media platforms to increase audience engagement and awareness. The project will involve developing and implementing a cohesive strategy for distributing podcast episodes on various platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Additionally, the team will create promotional content to accompany each episode, ensuring consistent branding and messaging. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of media coordination, digital marketing, and content creation in a real-world setting. The tasks are closely related and can be completed by a team of learners from a communications or media studies program.

Enhancing Website Traffic for KARA

Improve the number of readers and time spent on each page of Kids At Risk Action articles on our WordPress blog. This will create more awareness for critical issues facing abused and neglected children and more support for their well-being.