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 for the following victims: 934 child physical/sexual abuse 202 other abuse (witness, homicide, etc.) 261 crisis counseling 343 follow-up services 208 therapy 469 information referrals (in person) 175 justice/advocacy 214 assistance in filing claims 283 personal advocacy 323 telephone contacts 844 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.
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R Christopher Salon Summer Toy Drive 1051 Gateway Blvd Ste 620, El Paso TX (915)239-4247
 
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