National Children's Alliance Oversees Opening of First Child Advocacy Center in Turkey
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In late July, 2010, Teresa Huizar, executive director of National Children's Alliance, joined Turkish child welfare professionals to provide training and share best practices around the internationally implemented children's advocacy center model.
Department of Public Welfare Settles Lawsuit: Agrees to Provide Appropriate Services for Pennsylvanians with Intellectual Disabilities
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania on behalf of over 60 Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities who were being inappropriately housed in state psychiatric hospitals.
Advocacy for Education Technology Funding a Key Area of Focus at ISTE 2010
DENVER, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to focusing on excellence in education and expanding its global reach, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) emphasized the importance of advocacy at ISTE 2010.
National Children's Alliance Recognizes Outstanding Leaders in the Children's Advocacy Center Movement
WASHINGTON, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, June 8, National Children's Alliance presented six awards to outstanding leaders and supporters of the Children's Advocacy Center Movement. These exemplary individuals and organizations have each demonstrated a passion for the prevention and intervention of child abuse through professional, volunteer, personal and/or advocacy related support.
Collaborating with Patient Advocacy Groups to Educate Physicians, Patients and Thought Leaders
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In the biopharma sector, collaborating with patient advocacy groups is a critical part of educating patients and physicians. Patient advocacy groups are a trusted resource for consumers as they seek out information on new therapies, especially novel therapies.
