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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]