Commitment to children, objectivity, tenacity and great communication skills are several of the key characteristics of great court appointed 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 a court appointed advocate volunteer.
*If you plan to become a court appointed advocate, you must watch our online orientation session prior to attending Advocacy University.
April 2021 Schedule
4/7 | Introduction to Abuse and Neglect | 9 AM - 2 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
Online | Program Presentations | Online Training | |
Online | Communication | Online Training | |
4/13 | Substance Abuse & Cultural Competence | 5:30 – 9 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
4/14 | Sexual Abuse | 9 AM – 2 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
4/15 | Lab Exercise | 9 AM – 2:30 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
Online | Educational Advocacy | Online Training | |
4/16, 4/19 or 4/20 | Volunteer Interviews** | Selected times | Online Interviews |
4/22 | Pre-Law | 5:30 - 9 PM | Online Training via Zoom |
*Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates