Outreach and Education

The Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center is excited to offer prevention programs for children from pre-school to high school. Our prevention specialist Cynthia is busy teaching "P.S. It's My Body" to elementary age students all over Tucson. This program teaches children that their bodies are their own and no one has the right to hurt them or make them feel uncomfortable.

Flowing Wells Middle School students are working with Cynthia through our "Too Good for Violence" program which teaches conflict resolution, communication and teamwork. The program is designed to give students the skills needed to break the cycle of violence both in the school and home settings.

Through our partnership with the Joint Technical Education District, high school students are learning about the dangers of dating violence and date rape drugs. The information is presented in the form of a mock trial. More about this program later as students prepare to present their case in court!

All programs are offered at no cost and need your support to continue. If you are interested in learning more about the Prevention Program for Children, please contact:

Cynthia Flores, Prevention Specialist
Email: cflores@soazadvocacy.org
Phone: 520-243-6420 ext. 6162
Mail: The Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center
Attention: Cynthia Flores
2329 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713

Training on Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse: The Community Outreach Coordinator educates adult professionals in schools, childcare centers, clinics, churches, and other agencies to identify and report child abuse in accordance with Arizona law. The training includes a discussion of who is obligated to report abuse and neglect, how to get help from the authorities when it is required, and how to best assist the investigation of child abuse. The training also helps participants recognize the signs of abuse or neglect and practices that help protect children.

There is no charge for this educational service. If you would like more information about the mandated reporting training, please contact:

Marianne Martin, Community Outreach Coordinator
Email: mmartin@soazadvocacy.org
Phone: 520-243-6420 ext. 6164
Mail: The Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center
Attention: Marianne Martin
2329 East Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713