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.
September 2019 Schedule - Daytime Track
9/4
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Introduction to Abuse and Neglect
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9 AM - 1 PM | Child Advocates |
Online
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Program
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Online Training
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Online
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Communication
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Online Training
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9/10
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Pre-Law
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5:30 PM - 9 PM
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Location TBD
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9/11
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Sexual Abuse
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5:30 PM - 9 PM
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Children's Assessment Center |
9/12
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Lab Exercise
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9 AM– 1 PM
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Child Advocates
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Online
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Educational Advocacy
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Online Training
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9/13, 9/16, or 9/17
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Volunteer Interviews*
*Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates |
Select Times
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Child Advocates
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9/19
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Volunteer Swear-in
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6 PM – 9 PM
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Child Advocates
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September 2019 Schedule - Evening Track
9/4
|
Introduction to Abuse and Neglect
|
5:30 PM - 9 PM
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Child Advocates |
Online
|
Program
|
|
Online Training
|
Online
|
Communication
|
|
Online Training
|
9/10
|
Pre-Law
|
5:30 PM - 9 PM
|
Location TBD
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9/11
|
Sexual Abuse
|
5:30 PM - 9 PM
|
Children's Assessment Center |
9/12
|
Lab Exercise
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5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
|
Child Advocates
|
Online
|
Educational Advocacy
|
|
Online Training
|
9/13, 9/16, or 9/17
|
Volunteer Interviews*
*Volunteers sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates |
Select Times
|
Child Advocates
|
9/19
|
Volunteer Swear-in
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6 PM – 9 PM
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Child Advocates
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