May 04, 2022 - May 19, 2022

Advocacy University - May 2022

TIME
This is an all day event
Location
Online
Details

Commitment to children, objectivity, tenacity plus great communication skills are several of the key characteristics of great advocate volunteers. We'll teach you the rest in Advocacy University - Child Advocates' comprehensive volunteer training program that empowers individuals to become effective advocates.

 
Advocacy University is offered several times each year and provides an instruction-based, interactive forum for individuals who are interested in becoming advocate volunteers.
 
*If you plan to become an advocate, you must sign-up for online orientation AND complete the Advocate Application prior to attending Advocacy University.

 

May 2022 Schedule

5/4
Introduction to Abuse and Neglect
5:30 PM - 9 PM
TBD
Online
Program Presentations
 
Online Training
Online
Communication
 
Online Training
5/10
Substance Abuse & Cultural Competence
5:30 PM - 9 PM
ZOOM
5/11
Sexual Abuse
5:30 PM - 9 PM
ZOOM
5/12
Lab Exercise
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
ZOOM
Online
Educational Advocacy
 
Online Training
5/13, 5/16, or 5/17
Interviews*
select times
Online Interviews
5/19
Pre-Law
6 PM - 9 PM
ZOOM

 

*Potential advocates must sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates

 

 

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