Welcome to the Advocacy Center for the Children of El Paso
The Advocacy Center for the Children of El Paso has been helping El Paso County's victimized children since December of 1996. The Center was created by sixteen concerned El Pasoans which included the District Attorney, County Attorney, Hospital Administrators, Clergymen, Teachers, and Local Businessmen seeing children victimized by severe physical and/or sexual abuse failing through judicial cracks. Children were waiting long periods of time to receive forensic interviews, coordinated investigations, necessary medical and counseling services. They began forming the Center in 1994. The Center opened on December 19, 1996. Our first victim was an abandoned 18-month-old baby girl. We owe these children safety; we owe them the opportunity to be heard; we owe them the opportunity to heal.
Who does The Advocacy Center assist?? We assist children victimized by severe physical and/or sexual abuse. Last year our Victims' Assistance Program provided the following services : 119 Crisis Counseling 284 Follow up services 148 therapy 557 information referrals (in person) 65 justice/advocacy 138 assistance in filing claims 197personal advocacy 331 telephone contacts 716 transportation, care packages, letters, translations, meals, court preparation Our Victim's Assistance Program which includes all services listed above to also include: coordinating professional agency investigations, providing a child friendly environment, and forensic interviews. Last year we assisted 1,189 victims of severe physical or sexual abuse. We also provided assistance for 174 young children who had witnessed violent events such as murder,stabbings, or other violent attacks.
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  We are now part of the Albertsons Community Partners Program !! Please pick up a key tag at the Advocacy Center and scan it at the check out each time you shop at Albertsons, we will earn 1% of your shopping each time you scan this.
 The Advocacy Center accepts online donations, you can click on the Donate button below to make your donation.
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