Advocacy Council for Abused Deaf Children

The purpose of the Advocacy Council for Abused Deaf Children (ACADC) is to prevent the abuse of deaf children . . . >>

How the Advocacy Council got started. Who was involved and what were the goals?

In 1990, several dedicated people had a vision, that an advocacy council for Abused Deaf Children was needed in the greater Los Angeles area. >>

The Deaf Unit and the Department of Children and Family Services

As the Advocacy Council worked towards the goal of a Deaf Unit, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) began looking at the details of how the unit would operate. >>

History 

Established in July 1991 the Advocacy Council for Abused Deaf Children (ACADC) has worked hard to improve system wide response to the needs of the abused deaf child, . . . >>

ACADC Gallery

Take a look at our ACADC Workshops, volunteers & committee. >>

ACADC Mental Health Resources

Complied and updated with mental health resources from GLAD’s (Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness) Directory, Saint John’s Mental Health Center, Gallaudet Mental Health Resource Directory, and individuals. >>

ACADC Library

Psychologists, social workers, and other professionals involved in child abuse investigations and evaluations will agree that this checklist provides an excellent survey of child abuse >>

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