Laura Hardin Aceves works closely with Praesidium’s social services clients as well as other youth serving organizations. In collaboration with the Praesidium team, Hardin Aceves trains employees and volunteers, conducts risk assessments, performs accreditation visits, and consults with organizational leaders to ensure the protection of youth and vulnerable adults from abuse. As a licensed master level social worker, Hardin Aceves brings to Praesidium her experience of working in youth development, mental health care, child welfare, and community research. She received her bachelor’s degree in religion and sociology and her master’s degree in social work from TCU in Fort Worth, Texas.

Playground Safety
Playgrounds are a place where memories are made, skills are built and laughter is heard. But all too often they