Our Team
| The staff of the Wade Knox Children's Advocacy Center is a group of professional individuals who are passionate about assisting child crime victims and their non-offending family members. They also recognize that it is through their continued dedication and collaborative efforts with other agencies that they are able to serve the community.
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Karen James, DirectorRobyn Ketchum, Assistant Director | |
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Florence Kingsley Forensic Interviewer
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Tonja Hardin
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| Photo Coming Soon | Erin Swain |
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Connie Locke
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S.A.N.E. NursesDeanna Rogers |
| Photo coming soon | Ashley Reed Advocate of Education
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Karen Farst, MD, MPH Medical Director |
Sherese Hicks TFCBT Therapist |
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Board of Directors
The Board is comprised of dedicated professional and civic minded people who recognize that their efforts can make a difference in the life of a child. They are prepared to guide and direct the Center Staff to make sound business decisions that will allow continued and expanded services to be offered to the children of Lonoke and Southern Prairie Counties.
| Board Members | Advisory Board |
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| Jim Bailey, President (Lonoke) |
JB Ketchum (Lonoke) |
| Jeannie Holt, Vice-President (England) |
Ashley Emory Reed (Lonoke) |
| Cindy Thaxton, Secretary (Carlisle) | Jennifer Manis (Lonoke) |
| Ken Sumner, Treasurer (Lonoke) | Amy Pasley (Lonoke) |
| Ronnie Evans (Lonoke) | Andrea Rockefeller (England, LR) |
| Nancy Moery (Lonoke) | Jill Cunningham(Carlisle) |
| Carter Harrison (Carlisle) | Harlan Caviness (Carlisle) |
| Francisco Olivera (Lonoke) | Jon Plafcan (Carlisle) |
| Wynonne Dwiggins (Cabot) | Jodi Whithurst (Lonoke) |
| Bart Manis (Lonoke) | Jana Smith (Cabot) |
| Laura Abbott (Cabot) | Courtnie Holt (England) |
| Gail York (Lonoke) | Shannon McGee (Lonoke) |
| Ashley Golleher (Carlisle) | Meaghen Kelleybrew (Scott) |
| Kristy Sims (Lonoke) | |
| Amanda Platt (Lonoke) | |
| Gary Padgett (Brinkley) | |
| Darrell Park (Lonoke) | |
| Amy Williams (Cabot) | |
| Mary Jane Reed (England) | |
Empowering Children to:
Recognize, Resist & Report
What is a Multidisciplinary Team?
A multidisciplinary team for response to child abuse allegations includes representation from law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim advocacy, and children's advocacy center staff. Our team of professionals meets twice a month to review all abuse cases and to learn about new service resources and innovative intervention techniques.
Multidisciplinary Team Members:
MDT Coordinator
Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division
Children and Youth Services
Children's Advocacy Center
Department of Children and Family Services
Department of Human Services
Law Enforcement Agencies
Medical
Mental Health
The 23rd Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Remembering Jacob Henry
who was a Golden Retriever and a rescued animal from a family who lived in an apartment in Little Rock, AR. Jacob was a very loving dog and enjoyed spending time with people especially children.Jacob's first day at the Center was June 6, 2011. The staff of the Center desired to add a "comfort" animal at the Center to participate in lobby visits with the child victim and family. After discussing how the comfort animal would be incorporated into the Center's services, the staff agreed to try Jacob to see how he would adapt to the Center staff and children. The first day, Jacob was so at home at the Center and would quietly lay at the feet of the staff while we worked. He loves being inside and close to people. He conducted his first lobby visit on June 15, 2011. He remained on his leash with our Victim Advocate observing his interaction very closely with the child. Jacob was a true natural with the child. Jacob quietly sat at the child's feet and allowed the child to pet him. The child wanted Jacob to go with them everywhere they went in the Center. The child even made Jacob a poster for his Fan Club wall. Her poster says it all, "Jacob is the buddy for me!!!!"
All of us will miss Jake who recently lost his battle to cancer.
Sharon Rudder, former Advocate of Education retired August, 2017
In six years of service, Sharon reached 30,000 children. Her compassion for the Children she educated is PRICELESS!!
Robin Smith, our former Forensic Interviewer, earned the Diplomat Certification for Forensic Interviewers. She is the only one in Arkansas to obtain this designation. Robin retired in September, 2014.