April is a fun month because there are a lot of events happening! It is springtime and it is also National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the UPMC Children’s Hospital Child Maltreatment Conference.
Our canine teams started by visiting the advocates and staff of the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Pennsylvania for their wellness day. It was a fun visit where the dogs got to show off their tricks! Check out Jewel-Lee in mid spin! Photos courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office
Having lots of fun!
Canine Advocate Nelly getting some pets!
The next week we were honored to be invited to speak about our Canine Advocacy Program at the Strength and Resiliency Awards at the Victim Recognition Ceremony – also hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s office. Photos courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Canine Assisted Advocate Kate speaks while Canine Advocate Jewel-Lee sits attentively
Canine Advocate Jewel-Lee was a favorite of the photographer.
All the Canine Teams waiting for the program to start.
Our Canine Advocates wrapped up the week by attending the Child Maltreatment Conference at the Convention Center downtown. Hosted by our very own CAC at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh! We had a great 2 days of learning how we can better help kiddos!
Canine Advocate Jewel-Lee checking out the enormous convention center
Forensic Interviewer Olivia and Canine Advocate Jewel-Lee
Canine Advocate team assemble!
Canine Advocate Nelly getting a hug from Amber the CAC Intake Coordinator
Canine Advocate Cooper taking a break at the Center for Victims’ table
Senior Intake Coordinator Steph giving Canine Advocate Cooper some pets during the keynote speaker
Our Canine Advocates were all smiles at the convention
Canine Advocates catching a snooze while the panel was speaking
Canine Advocate Jewel-Lee and Nurse DJ posing for the camera
Canine Advocate Jewel-Lee was worried for her friend Olivia during the Polygraph machine demonstration. (No Olivias were harmed)
Canine Advocates Cooper and Jewel-Lee staying connected through a paw touch during a seminar.
All of the Canine Advocates with our very own CAC Advocate Meredith and her major award! Congratulations Meredith for all the hard work and care you put into helping kiddo every day!
We had a very busy and exciting week and are looking forward to seeing all of our friends and clients this week when we go back to our regular schedules!
