UP FOR CHAMPIONS, in partnership with THE UP INSTITUTE, supports the professionals working to solve child abuse and neglect globally, through advocacy, public education, and family support programs. It is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that aims to create safe and healthy communities for children and their families. UP FOR CHAMPIONS works with community, state, and national organizations to expand and disseminate knowledge about child abuse and neglect.
This is a multidisciplinary training program focused on the practical aspects of preparing and presenting in court, as well as strategies for navigating the judicial process in child abuse cases.
Victim advocates provide services and resources to ensure a consistent, coordinated, and comprehensive network of support for children and families in crisis.
Training that covers the responsibility of mandatory reporters to report child sexual and physical abuse.
Alternative, more effective parenting strategies.
The Teens, Sex, and the Law program helps teens make educated and informed decisions.
Changing social norms about corporal punishment to promote safe caring environments and aid in effective parenting.
All of the lecturers were good but LeBlanc somehow managed to turn some of the most horrific things a human can do into stories of hope and resilience and not everyone can do that.
Tulane CAST Student
Professor LeBlanc's lectures are super engaging as she ties in many of her life experiences in working in the legal system.
Tulane CAST Student
Le Blanc’s lectures were always an absolute pleasure I love how she made this course feel interactive.
Tulane CAST Student
Stacy Leblanc is literally my favorite person ever! She is so passionate and positive and I love her way of teaching. You can really tell that she is an experienced presenter!
Tulane CAST Student
Professor LeBlanc's lectures are super engaging as she ties in many of her life experiences in working in the legal system.
Tulane CAST Student
LeBlanc is now my favorite professor I have ever taken. She is truly an amazing professor and is genuine about teaching her content and makes it engaging and not boring for the class.
Tulane CAST Student
This training exceeded my expectations. It was truly amazing, and it was so wonderful to be able to be challenged and have content that is on an appropriate level and skill set for advocates! The facilitators were a veritable font of knowledge.
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
The information was very in-depth and specific and I have never been able to get that training before. I am very grateful for facilitators.
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
I enjoyed gaining insight from these extremely knowledgeable [trainers]. I appreciated the opportunity to share solutions to challenges and gaining a different perspective. This was a wonderful training and I definitely look forward to next year!
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
The UP Institute advanced victim advocacy training was well coordinated, informative and enjoyable. I appreciate the time and attention to detail that was provided by both Viola and Stacie. It was an honor to have been trained by such a powerhouse team!
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
This training was absolutely AMAZING! I learned so much. I finally feel like I and the field of advocacy was validated. That validation will push me so far into the future and help so many families. Biggest take away was "change the language, change the game".
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
The trainers and training content kept my attention for both days.
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
Thank you so much for the opportunity to gain more knowledge as an advocate.
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
The facilitators were absolutely wonderful!
CAC Family and Victim Advocate
Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity. Throughout this internship, I've learned a lot about legislative advocacy and program development. I've also intensified my passion for law, especially in terms of advocating for children and other vulnerable populations. I hope we can keep in touch because I still have so much to learn from you!
Vincie Wing Sum, Intern 2021
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with everyone at the conference.
We were delighted to have you as our guest speaker at the Justice Catherine D. Kimball Summer Institute. The teachers wanted to extend the time allotted - this is a great compliment to you!
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