- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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674 people are interested
Make a Difference in the Lives of Abused Children
ORGANIZATION: Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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674 people are interested
Play a game, read a book or color a picture! Each time our Playroom Volunteers are here at Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, they plant a seed with a child. Our goal is offer a safe, warm and fun environment for all of the children entering our building. An interview, criminal and CPS criminal background check, and training is required for all people who wish to volunteer.
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About Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
Location:
5351 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) is to improve the lives of abused children in Dallas County and to provide national leadership on child abuse issues. DCAC coordinates the investigation and prosecution of the most severe cases of child abuse in our community. Last year, DCAC served almost 2,800 children (and their non-offending family members) who were sexually abused, severely physically abused, or who had witnessed a violent crime
Description
DCAC provides a warm, child-friendly environment to help children who are referred by law enforcement or CPS. Our average client is a 9-10 year-old girl, sexually abused by someone she knows and trusts. A DCAC forensic interviewer listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement and CPS professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides for a much stronger case if the case goes to court.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5351 Samuell BlvdDallas, TX 75228
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2016
SKILLS
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two shifts per month. Shifts are flexible.