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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 attend an orientation session prior to attending Advocacy University.
Date | Topic | Time | Location |
Sat, 6/16
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Introduction to Abuse & Neglect
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8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Child Advocates
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Mon, 6/18
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Program Presentations
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Child Advocates
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Tues, 6/19
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Pre-Law
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5:30 - 9:00 pm
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TBD |
Wed, 6/20
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Sexual Abuse |
5:30 - 9:00 pm
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Thurs, 6/21
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Communication & Cultural Diversity
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Child Advocates
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Mon, 6/25
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Volunteer Lab Exercise
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Child Advocates
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Tues, 6/26 or
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Volunteer Interviews*
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Various Times
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Child Advocates
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Wed, 6/27 | |||
Thurs, 6/28
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Volunteer Swear-in
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Child Advocates
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* Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on either of these dates select times |