July 29, 2020 - August 13, 2020

ADVOCACY UNIVERSITY ONLINE - August 2020

TIME
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location
Online
Details

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.

 

August 2020 Schedule

 

7/29 Introduction to Abuse and Neglect 5:30 – 9 PM Online Training via Zoom
Online Program Presentations   Online Training
Online Communication   Online Training
8/4 Substance Abuse & Cultural Competence 5:30 – 9 PM Online Training via Zoom
8/5 Sexual Abuse 5:30 – 9 PM Online Training
8/6 Lab Exercise 5:30 – 9:30 PM Online Training via Zoom
Online Educational Advocacy   Online Training
8/7, 8/10 or 8/11 Volunteer Interviews** Selected times Online Interviews
8/13 Pre-Law 6 - 9 PM Online Training via Zoom

 

*Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates

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REQUEST A COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATE
You may put in a request of a court appointed advocate for any child/children currently in the temporary managing conservatorship of Harris County DFPS.

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REPORT ABUSE
To report child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.

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