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Rescue,
Defend, Shelter, Support
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The Robertson County Child Advocacy
Center and You Have the Power are presenting the following
program. It is FREE and open to the public. You can make a difference
by being informed and you now have an opportunity to do just that this
Tuesday night at no cost! There will also be a children's program at
the same time as the adult program for children pre-K and older.
In order to have enough handouts we are encouraging everyone to
register by calling 292-7027 or via email at
mailto:valerie.craig@yhtp.org
This is an educational program you can't afford to miss! We hope to
see you there!
Joan Jenkins
Executive Director
Robertson County Child Advocacy Center
101 Fifth Avenue W.
Springfield, TN 37172
Ph: 615-384-5885
Fx: 615-384-2269
A View from the Shadows:
Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Destiny Center, 208 8th Avenue East, Springfield, TN 37172
Across from the Post Office - Parking is available on the street, in
public parking lots, etc.)
Learn how to identify child sexual abuse.
Learn what to do if you suspect a child is being sexually abused.
Learn about resources available in your area.
Program Agenda:
Video Presentations -A View from the Shadows: Understanding the Minds
of Child Sex Offenders
Panel Discussion -Amy Bolton - Survivor, Child Sexual Abuse
J. Robert Carter - Assistant District Attorney, Shelby County
Judy Covington - Executive Director, Montgomery County Child Advocacy
Center
Joe Saladino - Director of Central Intake, Department of Children's
Services
Questions from the Audience
A children's program will be held at the same time as the adults'
program for ages pre-k and older. Certificates of Attendance
available! Certificates of Attendance can be used to meet the DHS
requirements all certified daycares must meet for their child sexual
abuse training as part of the personal training requirement. This
program is POST certified. Resource table and handouts also available!
This program is FREE and open to the public. So we can plan
accordingly for handouts and childcare, please register by contacting
You Have the Power at 615-292-7027 or at
valerie.craig@yhtp.org.
If leaving a message, please include the ages of the children
attending the children's program. You Have the Power is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to effect positive change in crime and
justice issues by creating opportunities for education, collaboration,
and community participation.
You Have the Power does not discriminate based on race, religion,
gender, and/or age. This program is funded by a Victims of Crime Act
Grant (VOCA) #Z-07033191 00. The mission of the Robertson County Child
Advocacy Center is to reduce the trauma of sexually and severely
physically abused children and their families by facilitating a
comprehensive child-focused multi-disciplinary team approach to
prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of
child abuse.
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