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Kristina Lesley

Kristina Lesley wins first-ever award for victim advocacy work with children

Lesley’s work with children in her role as Heartford House’s Victim Advocate was noted as “exemplary”.
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Jan Lutz - Director's Commentary

Director’s Commentary II: Finding funding, words, and projects

Shortly before I was hired to lead the Indiana Chapter, the organization developed its first project. They chose to establish a forensic interviewing protocol in Indiana.
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Victim Advocacy Training

Beth Olson is helping define the “advocacy” in “child advocacy center”

Victim advocacy isn’t a totally new concept. It’s about ensuring there’s support for all families as they navigate new and often onerous systems and bureaucracies after disclosure of abuse.
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