In the coordinated response to child abuse, victim advocates hold a distinct, essential vantage point: serving as the primary conduit for the child’s emotional well-being, behavioral responses, and family realities.
Amplifying Voices is an advanced, practical training series designed for experienced advocates who are ready to elevate their collaborative impact. Moving beyond routine "status updates," the series equips advocates to actively shape multidisciplinary strategy, inform investigative and legal timelines, and ensure the child's perspective remains front and center.
The series explicitly welcomes and bridges advocates from all operational venues—including CACs, prosecutor's offices, law enforcement agencies, and community partner organizations—fostering shared language, mutual understanding, and elevated trauma-informed practice.
Session 1: Elevating the Advocate’s Voice in MDT Collaboration and Case Review