Child-friendly Courtrooms

Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas has introduced some useful tips and information for judicial consideration.

"Testifying in court is particularly stressful for children. Research has shown that the high level of stress and anxiety experienced by child witnesses can decrease children’s ability and willingness to provide complete and accurate evidence. The presence of certain factors in the courtroom can either exacerbate or ameliorate the emotional trauma of court involvement for child witnesses. "

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Child-Friendly Courtrooms: Items for Judicial Consideration

New Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Provides Resources for Parents

A new campaign called Help for Parents, Hope for Kids has been launched by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The movement is designed to target many of the stressors contributing to child abuse and neglect by encouraging parents to seek help. Through social media and advertisement, millions of people can relate to courageous stories of struggle and hardship that parents and children often face. With the $2,400,000 federal grant provided to raise awareness, the DFPS hopes to inspire parents all over the nation to visit www.helpandhope.org for helpful tips and resources.

Help abused children prepare for school

It's about that time! Harmony Home is gearing up for our Annual Back-to-School Drive and we need your support. Each year we provide backpacks and school supplies to our therapy clients who are in need. Now is your chance to help our local children as we prepare them for the upcoming school year. At this time, we are seeking donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Click here to learn how you can help!

Win a trip to the 2012 Ryder Cup!

Attention Golfers & Friends: Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center is raffling off a trip for two to the Ryder Cup 2012 at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Package includes 2 Ryder Cup season tickets (Thursday - Sunday), roundtrip airfare for two, hotel accomodations for 5 nights, daily transportation & official Team USA Ryder Cup jackets. Only 100 chances will be sold. Drawing will be held at our Charity Golf Tournament on August, 9th and you DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT to win. All proceeds go to benefit victims of child abuse.

Call our office at 432-333-5233 or message Jay George for details:

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