By Brenda L. Holmes, The Flyer Group AVON — Steady growth and current facility limitations has forced the board of directors for Susie’s Place to look for a new home for its Avon operations. The board is asking the community for help in finding a new home to continue to serve the children of Central […]
Forensic Interviewer/Children’s Advocacy Center Job Opening
Susie’s Place is hiring! We’re looking for a Forensic Interviewer. The Forensic Interviewer conducts forensic interviews part-time for alleged child victims of abuse. BS/BA in SW, CJ, ED or PSY or an MSW or MS in Forensic Science; Min. of 2 yrs. Prof. exp. wking w/ children & families w/ abuse & violence issues. Position […]
“Justice in our Communities” Training to be Held in Bloomington
Bloomington, IN – In recent weeks, allegations and discussions of child sexual abuse have filled the headlines. It is easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed. It is harder to turn our anger and frustration into positive action for child victims. On December 13-15, 2011, Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center, in partnership with The National District Attorney’s Association […]
Susie’s Place Executive Director reflects on recent child abuse headlines in Indiana
AVON — With child sexual abuse beginning to dominate national headlines, local child advocates have decided to take the opportunity to educate. “We were getting calls from the media and decided that this really is a teachable moment,” said Emily Perry, executive director of Susie’s Place, Hendricks County’s child advocacy center. Susie’s Place opened its […]
Donation gives boost to Susie’s Place board member
Most people I come into contact with know that I am a board member for Susie’s Place, Hendricks County’s Child Advocacy Center. Susie’s Place is a child-friendly environment where children can be interviewed by trained forensic interviewers to find out if there has been any abuse. The idea is to minimize the trauma the children […]
