Getting to Know CAN
Luncheon & Tour
August 13, 2015
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
On even numbered months, Child Abuse Network hosts a luncheon and tour of the Children's Advocacy Center for individuals who would like to know more about our program.
Please contact Brandi Moore at (918) 624-0213 or [email protected]
to reserve your seat today!
www.childabusenetwork.org
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August 12, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Welcome, Lindsay Sparks!
Please welcome Lindsay Sparks, CAN Development Director. Lindsay was born in Owasso, Okla., but considers herself a Tulsan. She has lived in Sapulpa, Moore, Norman and Stillwater. When in Stillwater, she attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University - Go Pokes!
Development work and donor cultivation have been an integral part of her professional career for over 11 years now. She's also worked in both local and state government.
In her spare time, Lindsay loves spending time with her sweet dog named Pickle and her six-year-old daughter. She also loves reading and traveling.
When asked why she is looking forward to working at CAN, she said, "First of all, I love kids and helping kids is something I believe in. Secondly, I'm excited to work for a place where the programmatic work is more focused."
Lindsay continued to say, "I'm just happy to be here and to have the opportunity to help kids on such a large scale. I'm already impressed with all of the Center staff and the manner in which they handle the difficult, yet essential, work being done here."
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| Service Statistics Week of July 20, 2015 - July 26, 2015 # of Children Seen at the Center: 60
| Boys: 26 Girls: 34 Ages
0-2 years:
10
3-6 years: 12
7-12 years:
26
13-18 years:
12
Type of Abuse
Sexual:
28
Physical:
27
Neglect: 23
Witness to violence: 0
Other:
0
Fatality:
1
Human Trafficking:
0
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Appointments
Interviews:
46
Medicals: 19
Mental Health Consults:
7
Other Services
Crisis Calls:
20
Children Team Reviewed:
6
Counties Served 1 (Tulsa)
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NOTE: Number of new children may not equal number of medicals, interviews and mental health consults, as some children may receive multiple services.
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Amy Howard Gives Presentation at OU-Tulsa
On July 14, Child Specialist Amy Howard spoke to a group of students in the Early Childhood Development Class at OU-Tulsa. The course was titled Schools in American Culture and there were 13 students and one instructor in attendance. The presentation included information about reporting abuse and neglect, as well as, signs and symptoms to be aware of.
Not only did the group have great questions, but Ms. Howard has also received follow-up emails with questions. The instructor for this course, Mr. Surbaugh, has invited a child specialist to speak for his summer course for several years now. Mr. Surbaugh noted that this is an important topic for future educators and he will continue to have CAN come visit in the future.
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Why I Volunteer for CAN...
This is
Marc and Crista Grimes sharing their reasons for volunteering for CAN!
Marc said, "I love helping now that I'm able."
Crista said, "I love to help kids!"
Follow our
CAN Facebook page to see when we feature a Volunteer sharing their reason why they love to volunteer for CAN!
Thank you, Marc & Crista!
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Peer Review & Continuing Education for Multidisciplinary Team Members
- Forensic Interview - Peer Review
- Wednesday, August 5, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
- Medical Peer Review
- Wednesday, August 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Trainings provided by:
These continuing education opportunities are open to all DATF members. Please join us! |
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Channel 8's Keith Taylor, Tara Britt and Melissa Gantz.
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Last Wednesday, July 22, Assistant District Attorney
Tara Britt and CAN Child Specialist
Melissa Gantz were on Good Day Tulsa on Tulsa's Channel 8 to share some Summer Safety Tips!
Click
HERE to watch the video clip!
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Fun Flashback - Junior League of Tulsa
 CAN is so lucky for the friendship we have with
Junior League of Tulsa, Inc. members!
Thank you, ladies, for ALL that you do for the Tulsa community and for CAN!
This fun photo was taken in 2008. JLT recently shared it on their
Facebook page.
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Thank you for your support of our mission! For more information about the Children's Advocacy Center and our services, please visit
www.childabusenetwork.org
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Sincerely,
Brandi Moore
Community Relations Director
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