Three separate CACs in Israel (ICAC), eastern U.S. (EUSCAC), and southwestern U.S. (SWUSCAC) were included in the study,
as each had experience in managing and addressing HSB in youth. Notably, the scope and availability of CACs across Israel and the U.S.
varies widely; there are seven total CACs in Israel, whereas the U.S. has over 900 CACs spread across all 50 states.
We found that all three CACs varied widely in their local regulations, practices, and cultures. Therefore, although both US