2022-06-01 12:00 AM
2022-06-16 12:00 AM
America/Chicago
Child Advocates | Advocacy University - June 2022 (Evening Session)
Ready to be the voice for a child in foster care? This is your chance to become a court-appointed advocate and make a difference in an abused child's life.
Online
Child Advocates
Commitment to children, objectivity, tenacity plus great communication skills are several of the key characteristics of great 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 advocate volunteers.
*If you plan to become an advocate, you must sign-up for online orientation AND complete the Advocate Application prior to attending Advocacy University.
June 2022 Schedule
6/1
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Introduction to Abuse and Neglect
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5:30 PM - 9 PM
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Online via Zoom
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Online
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Program Presentations
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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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6/7
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Substance Abuse & Cultural Competence
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5:30 PM - 9 PM.
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Online via Zoom
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6/8
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Sexual Abuse
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5:30 PM - 9 PM
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Online via Zoom
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6/9
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Lab Exercise
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5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Online via Zoom
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Online
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Educational Advocacy
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Online Training
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6/10, 6/13
or 6/14
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Volunteer Interviews* |
select times
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Online Interviews
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6/16
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Pre-Law
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6 PM - 9 PM
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Online via Zoom
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*Potential advocates must sign up for a one-hour interview on one of these dates