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, […]
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 […]
A Note from our CEO
When society hears about child abuse cases, their thoughts automatically turn to the child’s welfare. Most want to know what happened to the child, who hurt them, who will help them, and how they will heal from this traumatic experience? At Dallas Children Advocacy Center, we first find out the answers to these questions and […]
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 […]