Attendees: In-Person: Candy Garland, Jeff Drew, Jeanna Sherrill, Dr. Karen Worley, Dorinda Edmisten, Sherry Williamson, Stasia McDonald, Zach Barnes Virtual: Laura Abbott, Andrew Baker, Judge Robin Green, Courtney Leach, Mandy Wertenberger, Kelli Dixon, Dr. Sufna John, Melanie Mata, Dr. Karen Farst Welcome provided by Dorinda Edmisten, Executive Chair Dorinda welcomed everyone and had them […]
UAMS-based Commission Gives $630,000 to 11 Groups for Child Abuse Prevention Programs
By Linda Satter July 29, 2024 | LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence (ACCARDV), a statewide organization based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), recently awarded more than $630,000 to 11 organizations for projects aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect. The Child Abuse & Neglect […]
ACCARDV Meeting Minutes for Jan. 17, 2024
ACCARDV Commissioner Meeting January 17, 2024 Minutes Attendees: Candy Garland, Laura Robertson, Sherry Williamson, Sam Siegel, Stasia McDonald, Zach Barnes, Laura Abbott, Tiffany Wright, Dorinda Edmisten, Dr. Karen Worley, Beth Sanders, Dr. Sufna John, Ryan Cooper, Zach Morrison, Dr. Andrew Baker, Courtney Leach, Elizabeth Pulley, Will Jones, Dr. Karen Farst, and Judge Robin Green. Welcome […]
Rape Prevention Education Grant Request for Proposals
The Request for Proposals for the Rape Prevention Education Grant is now open! The RFP and application template are attached. Applications are due at 4:30pm on March 15, 2024, and notices of award will be sent out April 5, 2024. Awardees will be able to begin work immediately upon receipt of their award, and the […]
Registration for the 2024 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference Now Open
August 7-9 from 9am-4pm at Hendrix College in Conway, AR Registration is available at bit.ly/24SAConference The Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference is intended for physicians, nursing professionals, law enforcement, and advocates who respond to cases of acute sexual assault of pediatric or adult survivors and for hospital administration. Interactive presentations will be provided by medical, […]
ACCARDV Meeting Minutes for June 21, 2023
ATTENDEES (IN PERSON): Dorinda Edmisten, Will Jones, Beth Sanders, Dr. Karen Worley, Courtney Leach, Jennifer Beaty-West, Elizabeth Pulley, Laura Abbott, Andrew Baker, Melody Bozza, Lauren Shipley, Anushree Jumde, Candy Garland, Stasia McDonald, Sherry Williamson, Laura Robertson (JOINED BY ZOOM): Sheriff Hobe Runion, Lauren Geier, Melanie Mata, Zachary Morrison, Dr. Karen Farst WELCOME: Dorinda Edmisten welcomed […]
ACCARDV Meeting Minutes for Oct. 18, 2023
Welcome provided by Dorinda Edmisten Approval of June Minutes: Motion made by Jimmy Turnbow and seconded by Will Jones. Attendees (*in person): Dorinda Edmisten*, Stasia McDonald*, Zach Barnes*, Will Jones*, Sherry Williamson*, Sam Siegel*, Candy Garland*, Ryan Cooper*, Laura Robertson*, Courtney Leach, Zach Morrison, Dr. Karen Worley, Jimmy Turnbow, Dr. Karen Farst, Cristy Sellers, Elizabeth […]
2021-2022 Office of the Arkansas Child Welfare Ombudsman Annual Report
Table of Contents Executive Summary…..2 History…..2 Mission Statement…..3 First Two Years: January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022…..4 Research, Training, and Outreach…..4 Program Policy and Procedure Development…..5 Contact Data and Statistics…..6 Numbers and Types of Contacts…..6 Type of Requests…..7 Requests by County…..8 Trends…..9 Success stories…..10 Barriers to Investigations…..11 Recommendations…..11 Legislative…..11 Summary…..12 Glossary of Acronyms…..14 Appendix…..15 […]
2023 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference
The 2023 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference has come and gone, but the good news is that recordings and slides are available for those who weren’t able to attend! The slides and agenda can be accessed here. The livestreams are embedded below and separated by date and morning/afternoon. Wednesday, August 2nd – Morning Wednesday, August […]
2023 Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference Registration Information
August 2-4 9am-4pm at Hendrix College in Conway, AR Registration is free and available at bit.ly/23SAConference The Sexual Assault Hospital Conference is intended for physicians and nursing professionals who respond to cases of acute sexual assault of pediatric or adult patients in the hospital or acute care setting and for hospital administration. Presentations will be […]