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 […]
A Note From the CEO
For many, it is time to prepare for the hustle and bustle that comes along with the holiday season. But universally, we can all agree that it’s a special time dedicated to giving thanks. As I walk through the halls of DCAC, I am inspired by the movement and activity that I see. I smile when I think […]
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 Our New Board Members
The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to the Board: Bill Eifert, Shamir Gonzalez, Rafael Maya, Hon. Valencia Nash, and Bill S. Richmond. We are pleased that these particular leaders have joined DCAC’s Board of Trustees. Each of them brings a wealth of experience […]
John Doe, age 14
John is a high school freshman who just transferred into his school mid-year. With a rough home life, John sought out community and family through teachers and friends. One teacher he especially confided in, and that teacher groomed him to not resist abuse. Confused, John told a friend about the relationship with a teacher. His friend, knowing this wasn’t […]
Restoring Hope for the Holidays
Although things may have looked different this year, the support of our community has remained the same. We are beyond grateful for the amount of support and thoughtfulness to this year’s Holiday of Hope contributions. This year we had OVER 100 donation donation drives collecting books, pajamas and toys for DCAC! It’s community members like […]