DCAC Artwork On Display at Dallas Love Field Airport The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) is proud to partner with Dallas Love Field Airport as part of the Love Field Arts Program’s I Art Travelers Exhibition. Our newest installation, Hope Takes Flight, is a soaring display in the main terminal from Friday, August 8, through […]
Inside the Room: Understanding Forensic Interviews During Appreciation Week
Submitted by Catie Daniels, DCAC Forensic Interviewer As a forensic interviewer, I’m often asked: what does my role truly entail? A forensic interview (FI) is a neutral, child-friendly process designed to gather crucial information at the start of a criminal investigation. Its primary purpose is to give child victims a safe space to share their […]
BEHIND THE VERDICT: THE SKITTLES CASE
Serial Child Abductor and Abuser Sentenced to LifeSubmitted by: ADA Blake Penfield William Beckam was a serial child abductor and sexual abuser who terrorized and victimized at least three children and one young adult in Dallas County. He nicknamed himself “Skittles” because of the unique identifying tattoos of the candy on his face. Beckam targeted […]
Summer Camp Safety Tips
Summer is here, and for many families, that means sending kids off to summer camp. As exciting as camp can be, every parent wants to ensure their child’s safety while they’re away from home. Whether you’re choosing a camp for the first time or your kids are seasoned campers, it’s always wise to revisit safety […]
Meet Our New Executive Leaders
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is excited to welcome Jen LeBlanc as Chief Advancement Officer and Carol McBride as Chief People Officer. Joining DCAC during a period of significant growth and momentum-including preparations for our annual Crimes Against Children Conference in August, these accomplished leaders bring valuable expertise that will help drive our mission forward and […]
Nurturing Hope, Transforming Lives
A Personal Vision for National Child Abuse Prevention Month April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a sobering reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us. This annual observance calls us to confront the realities of child abuse and highlights the profound impact we can achieve when we unite our voices […]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Be Part of the Solution
Dear Friends, At Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, we know that protecting children from abuse is a responsibility we all share — every day of the year. It’s not just about what happens within our walls or during a single awareness month. It’s a daily commitment to creating a safer world for all children, and we […]
EMPOWERING CHANGE THROUGH ART
2025 ART FOR ADVOCACY EVENT CHAIRS ANNOUNCED Celebrating Community Leaders in Support of Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center Photo courtesy of DCAC | Left to Right: Marjon Zabihi Henderson, Chris Kimbrough, Kelly Sporich Dallas, TX – March 27, 2025 – Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is pleased to announce the esteemed chairs for the 2025 Art for […]
Galleria Dallas Partners with DCAC for April Display About National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Last year, 27,934 child-abuse cases were reported in Dallas County – one every 19 minutes, every day of the year. In April, Galleria Dallas will join the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) in shining a spotlight on this critical issue during Child Abuse Prevention Month. DCAC is a leading nonprofit dedicated to investigating, prosecuting and […]
A Special Message on Behalf of the Smoot and Walsh Family
Dear Friends, It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Lt. Bill Walsh, the visionary co-founder of Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), on January 28 at the age of 72. Bill’s legacy is one of relentless dedication to protecting children, and his loss is deeply felt by all who had the […]
