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Discussing Healthy Relationships With Your Children
Meggie Evans, LCSW-S, Assistant Director of Clinical Services February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023), about 1 in 12 high school students experience physical dating violence, and an additional 1 in 12 experience sexual dating violence. While these statistics are unsettling, we can help […]
February Family Activity – Conversation Hearts
Keeping Your Kids Safe this Holiday Season
Holly Dotson, LPC-Supervisor, DCAC Director of Clinical Services The holidays can be a magical time of year, and while we hope the holidays bring kids and families joy, they can also bring an increase in unsafe situations for children. Breaks in the school year can often increase a potential perpetrator’s access to children without adult […]
DCAC Summer Reading List
Summer is officially here! Looking for a few new books to stock your shelves? Check out DCAC’s recommended summer reading list below, which selects books to promote bravery, confidence, and kindness for all ages.
Meet Jocelyn Morales
Explain your position with DCAC: I am a receptionist at the front desk and the first person clients see when they arrive at the center; their experience starts with me. Being positive and sharing a smile is essential to assuring that the children feel safe. It’s my priority to ensure they get connected to the […]
Meet Farley Morris
Explain your position with DCAC: As a Children’s Programming Advocate, I manage waiting rooms and provide engaging, supportive, and psycho-education-based activities for every child that enters our building starting on their first day. What led you to work at DCAC: I believe that childhood is one of the most significant parts of a person’s life, many […]
Meet Pat Bastidas
Explain your position with DCAC: I provide support to the Forensic Interview team in a variety of ways, some ways include; scheduling interviews, interpreting for partners, and scheduling transportation for families to make sure they can make it to the Center for their interview. What led you to work at DCAC: I know several people that have […]
Meet Brittany McGowan
Explain your position with DCAC: As a National Training Specialist, I educate the community at large, child-serving organizations, parents, and children on child abuse prevention. I provide resources and information on how to keep children safe and what signs and symptoms to look out for, as well as resources in case they ever have to […]
A Note from the CEO
Did you know that 92% of child abuse victims know their abusers? Most people want to believe that children are safe in their homes and protected from potential threats in the community. Unfortunately, however, this is not always the case. At Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), we understand that in order to improve the lives […]
Meet Hillary Sullivan
Explain your position with DCAC: I guide our team of MDT Coordinators that provide support and coordination to our partners investigating child abuse cases to help ensure that children receive a collaborative investigation and are offered support services. What led you to work at DCAC: I had the opportunity to attend Appetite for Advocacy in […]
Meet Michael Margolis
Explain your position with DCAC: As a Forensic Interviewer, I provide the child with an opportunity to tell their story and truly listen to them. Previously, investigations had so many different disciplines when talking to the child about what happened to them. This can be both detrimental to the case and difficult for someone having […]
Meet Melissa Graham
Explain your position with DCAC: As a therapist, my job is primarily working face-to-face with children and their non-offending caregivers. We use evidence-based therapy practices to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of trauma. Our goal is always to help kids feel better and decrease trauma symptoms! Treatment empowers kiddos and their caregivers with coping skills and […]
Meet Marisha DeVore
Explain your position with DCAC: I am one of two Children’s Programming Advocates. I manage waiting rooms and provide engaging, supportive, and psycho-education-based activities for every kiddo that enters our building; that includes but isn’t limited to FI, Therapy, and assisting CPS. I have a mini caseload of clients who I meet with weekly to […]
Meet Maria Orozco Velazquez
Explain your position with Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (Dallas CAC): As a family advocate, I provide ongoing case management and support to our clients. My job is to help remove barriers. This may look like assisting families with applying for resources like food stamps or accompanying them to court when their case goes to trial and […]
Meet Our New Board Members
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the Board: Shelley Anbouba, Lisa Davenport, and Corbett Nichter. We are pleased that these particular leaders have joined DCAC’s Board of Trustees. Each of them brings a wealth of experience to strengthen our organization in finance, […]