What To Expect?

Our Center is a house, and we have done our best to make it a warm and comforting environment. When you arrive, a staff member will help you get settled in our living room. Non-offending family members are invited to come with, but may not be with the child during the interview process.

Staff

Marcy O'Brien - Executive Director:
29 years Law Enforcement
10 years as the Director of a not- for- profit
Bachelor of Science: St. Ambrose University: Criminal Justice

Rebecca Valladares - Forensic Interviewer/Preventionist
4 years as an Advocate & Counselor to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and sex trafficking
6 years as a Forensic Interviewer & Community Educator serving Southeast Iowa
Master of Arts: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: Forensic Psychology
Bachelor of Science: Bradley University: Psychology, Administration of Criminal Justice, and Sociology

Lindsay Henry - Family Advocate:
4 years as a Sexual Assault Legal and Medical Advocate
4 years as a Special Project Administrative Assistant

Kellie Schricker - Family Advocate/MDT Coordinator:
4 years as an Area Manager at the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
2 years as a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate at Family Advocates in Platteville, WI
University of Wisconsin-Platteville : Criminal Justice [On-going]

Moriah Moore - Forensic Interviewer/MDT Coordinator:
7 years in Corrections
Master of Science: St. Ambrose University Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Art: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Criminal Justice

Amanda Brissman, MSW, QMHP - Therapist:
14 years in Child Welfare/Supervision
4 years in Social Work & Direct Care to Youth & Adults with Dual & Tri Diagnoses (Developmental/Behavioral & Mental Health) at REM, Iowa and Arc of QCA
4 Years of trauma-focused Therapist for Youth with Complex Trauma & Dual diagnoses at Arrowhead Youth & Family Services
Bachelors of Science/Social Work: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Minor in Administration of Justice: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Masters of Social Work - Speciality in Children, Youth & Families: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
LCSW licensure [On-going]

Board of Directors

Multi-Disciplinary Team

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Rock Island County Children’s Advocacy Center does not, by policy or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a complaint with the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Complaint can be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC at www.eeoc.gov and/or the Office of Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov.