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This project is supported by grant #10-K3470SA09 through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Winter Newsletter Online Now
Written on Dec 19, 2009 by Rhoda
Christmas Event Canceled
Written on Dec 18, 2009 by Rhoda
Due to the inclement weather forecast, the Collins Center Christmas Event has been canceled.
The handmade ornaments will still be for sale at our office through the winter months. Please stop by our office to purchase an ornament to support the Child Advocacy Center.
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A Collins Center Christmas – Downtown Event
Written on Nov 23, 2009 by Rhoda
Make this a season of HOPE for children in our community
Saturday, December 19th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come out to support the Child Advocacy Center & downtown Harrisonburg!
- Visits with Santa
- Carriage Rides
- Live Music by Broadway High School Honors Choir
- Hot Drinks & Cookies
- Craft Activity for Kids
- Handmade Ornaments for sale
(Proceeds will benefit the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Child Advocacy Center, a program of the Collins Center)
Event will take place at 165 S. Main St. outside of the Collins Center and Massanutten Regional Library
For more info about Holidays on Main Street, click here.
Upcoming Trainings
Written on Nov 23, 2009 by Rhoda
Attention Early Childhood Professionals:
An Exclusive Two Day Training Program
DAY 1: Tuesday, December 8th, 9:30 – 4:00
Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development
- Learn how to respond to children’s sexual behaviors and questions in ways that promote healthy development.
- Recognize that a crucial component of nurturing healthy sexual development is protecting children from sexual abuse.
DAY 2: Wednesday, December 9th, 9:30 – 4:00
A comprehensive, community-based approach to prevention that provides early childhood educators, parents, and other professionals with information, materials, and resources to communicate positive messages about healthy sexuality to young children.
All training sessions will be held in the Community Mediation Conference room, next to the Collins Center
Special offer for early childhood professionals working in Harrisonburg & Rockingham County.
For more information or to register, please contact the Collins Center at 540-432-6430 / angie@thecollinscenter.org
Click here for the training flyer. (PDF)
Click here for registration form. (PDF)
Upcoming Stop It Now! Community Dialogue Event
Written on Sep 10, 2009 by Staff
Stop It Now!® prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed.We provide support, information and resources that enable individuals and families to keep children safe and create healthier communities. In collaboration with our network of community-based programs, we reach out to adults who are concerned about their own or others’ sexualized behavior toward children. Go to our Online Help Center or call our confidential, national toll-free HELPLINE (1.888.PREVENT) for support, resources and referrals.
2009 Scheduled Events
- Eastern Mennonite University – Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
- James Madison University – Tuesday, October 7th, 2009