Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
What Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month?

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships. 

In his Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month Proclamation, President Obama called on all Americans “to stand against dating violence when we see it.” At a time when an estimated 1 in 10 teens will experience dating violence, we all must take this opportunity to amplify our efforts and shine a spotlight on this important issue. 


141 CASA volunteers served 279 children in January and helped find safe, permanent homes for 8 of those children.
158 children are still waiting for someone to be their voice.

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It only takes 30 minutes to learn about the difference a CASA can make in a child's life.

Register for a virtual CASA 101 information session here.

Our next CASA training will begin March 13, 2023.


"When you connect to the heart of a child, everything is possible."
Dr. Karen Purvis
Child.tcu.edu
Effective Court Report Writing
CASA Court Reports are a crucial component of advocacy. We frequently hear from our advocates that this task sometimes feels overwhelming and intimidating. While this is understandable, considering that this document is introduced into evidence and that the court utilizes the contents when making decisions, there are some practical ways to accomplish this job with ease. 

The court report’s primary purpose is to provide fact-based information to the court that supports CASA’s advocacy recommendations. You may remember using the Rhetorical Triangle, logos, ethos, and pathos, when writing persuasive speeches or essays when you were in school. Aristotle taught that a speaker’s ability to convince an audience of something was based on how well the presenter appealed to the audience in the specific areas of logos, ethos, and pathos (Indiana University Writing Center 2022).  
 

Remember to keep your CASA Volunteer file up-to-date with your current
auto insurance card, driver's license, and contact information. 
And remember to visit your CASA child face-to-face at least once a month.
In January, the Children's Advocacy Center provided advocacy and forensic interviews to 72 children.

In the River Region, 26 children and families were provided 67 hours of counseling.


Internet Safety
When kids start to go online, whether they're playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or just following their curiosity on Google, it's important that they understand the basics of online privacy and safety. With some general guidelines around what information is and isn't OK to share, and some help from parents when they're unsure, kids can have fun and learn a lot in the digital world.
Click here for the full article and to read 5 tips to keep kids safe online.
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*CASA Volunteers are required to receive 12 Continuing Education hours per year. Only 4 can be articles, newsletters, and films.






March 2-3: TBRI 2 Day Workshop


Brave children tell their stories. Courageous adults help these children through their trauma and assist them in finding a safe future. Buttons of Bravery represent the journey of one child for a year under the care of Child Advocacy Services. 
In 2022, Child Advocacy Services CASA Program served 479 children with 179 volunteers dedicating over 6,485 hours. The CAC Program provided 758 forensic interviews and 540 counseling sessions to children and families.

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