Outreach and Education

Prevention Program for Children: The Children’s Advocacy Center provides a personal safety program for school age children. The program is designed to teach children how to maintain their own safety from potential acts of abuse or harassment. It is a fun and educationally interactive program, presented by the Prevention Specialist,  for children in schools, church settings, daycare centers, and youth programs.

There is no charge for this educational service. If you are interested in learning more about the Prevention Program for Children, please contact:

Cynthia Flores, Prevention Specialist
Email: cflores@soazadvocacy.org
Phone: 520-243-6420 ext. 6162
Mail: The Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center
Attention: Cynthia Flores
2329 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713

Training on Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse: The Community Outreach Coordinator works with adult professionals in schools, childcare centers, clinics, churches, and other locations to in identifying and reporting child abuse in accordance with Arizona law. The training includes a discussion of who is obligated to report abuse and neglect, how to get help from the authorities when it is required, and how to best assist the investigation of child abuse. The training also helps participants recognize the signs of abuse or neglect and practices that help protect children.

There is no charge for this educational service. If you would like more information about the mandated reporting training, please contact:

Debra Shedeck, Community Outreach Coordinator
Email: dshedeck@soazadvocacy.org
Phone: 520-243-6420 ext. 6164
Mail: The Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center
Attention: Debra Shedek
2329 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713