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Heart Lines
Volume 11, Issue 2
HELPING TO CHANGE THE WORLD
ONE CHILD AT A TIME
Spring/Summer 2014
Mobile Police Department Detective
Jeffrey Corley Chosen Officer of the Year
Mobile County Sheriff Corporal Terri Hall
Chosen Deputy of the Year
Detective Jeff Corley has been assigned to the
MPD’s Child Advocacy Center Unit for the past
4 years as part of the Mobile Police Department
Youth Services Unit where he investigates
between 6 and 8 cases of allegations of child
sexual and physical abuse per month. He began
his career 8 years ago with the Mobile Police
Department at the 1st Precinct as a Patrol Officer.
Detective Corley was chosen as Officer of
Det. Jeff Corley
the Year after an investigation which led to a full
confession and the arrest of a male for fondling and taking nude photographs
4 children under the age of 12. During the course of the investigation, Det.
Corley learned that the suspect had victimized his own daughter. After
the evidence and information was gathered, the suspect was prosecuted
in Federal Court. He pled guilty on all charges. Sergeant Matt James said
“Detective Corley’s skills as an investigator, interviewer, and narrator make
him a valuable asset to the Child Advocacy Center and Police Department.
He is dedicated to doing the best job possible and works diligently on each
case he is assigned.” Detective Corley said “Knowing that we, at the CAC,
not only seek justice for victims, but also help them heal is what continues to
fuel me in a profession that is known for cynicism and exhaustion. I dedicate
this award to all of the professionals on the team at the CAC.” The Child
Advocacy Center appreciates Det. Corley for his commitment and passion
and is proud to have him as a member of our dedicated team.
Corporal Terri Hall, a 14 year law enforcement
veteran, has been named the Deputy of the
Year for 2013 by the Mobile County Sheriff’s
Office (MCSO). Cpl. Hall is a member of the
MCSO’s special child sexual/severe physical abuse
investigations unit assigned to the CAC where
she has worked for the past 3 years. At the CAC
she currently investigates between 15 and 20
cases per month of allegations of felony crimes
committed against children.
Corporal Hall was chosen as Deputy of the
Corporal Terri Hall
Year for her outstanding professional performance
in conducting several high profile child abuse investigations. One in particular
was cited: on February 18th, 2013, Cpl. Hall was the lead investigator in a high
profile investigation involving a school teacher from Mary G. Montgomery
High School, who had allegedly sexually molested a student while on and off
the campus property.
When asked how she felt about being chosen for the honor of Deputy of
the Year, she responded, “I am greatly humbled and honored to be receiving
this award. I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to the Mobile County
Sheriff’s Office. Although I have been named as the recipient of this award,
I know I did not make this journey alone. There are numerous people that
have supported me and aided me along the way. It is with the greatest
humility that I accept this award, not only for myself but on behalf of all the
agencies that are represented at the Child Advocacy Center. When all is said
and done, this award will serve as a reminder to the greatest reward of all
and that is knowing that I had an opportunity to play a special role in a child’s
life and hopefully change it for the better.
The Child Advocacy Center appreciates Corporal Hall for her commitment
and passion and is proud to have her as a member of our dedicated team.
Officer of the Year News Conference
MPD Chief James Barber, Det. Jeff Corley,
CAC Board Vice President, Keith Palmer,
Corporal Terri Hall, MCSO, Sheriff Sam Cochran
The Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors hosted
a news conference to recognize two outstanding law
enforcement officers, both of whom work at the CAC
and both of whom were recently named “The Best” by
their perspective agencies: Corporal Terri Hall was named
Deputy of the Year by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
and Det. Jeff Corley was named Officer of the Year by the
Mobile Police Department.They both work together with
other team members from 8 agencies housed at the CAC.
CAC Board Vice President Keith Palmer made plaque
presentations on behalf of CAC Board Members, and
representatives from the other 6 team member agencies.
Mobile Police Chief James Barber and Mobile County
Sheriff Sam Cochran attended and commented on the
achievements of both these officers.
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Corporal Terri Hall and
Detective Jeff Corley
Executive Director’s Letter by Patrick F. Guyton
It Takes A Team To Heal An Abused Child in Mobile
Recently two members of our multidisciplinary team who work here at the Child Advocacy Center were
honored with the highest annual awards by their respective agencies: Cpl. Terri Hall was named Deputy of the
Year by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and Det. Jeff Corley was named Officer of the Year by the Mobile
Police Department. Everyone here was very excited about these two top awards given to two of our own. Paula
Loper hosted a luncheon here for all of us the CAC in their honor, and our board of directors had a major news
conference with their supervisors and staff to present awards from the board to each. All of this is covered in
more detail elsewhere in this newsletter.
But here is the important point that these two fine law officers brought home to us: both Cpl. Hall and Det.
Corley, in their comments at the luncheon and to the media at the news conference, discussed the need for team work and gave credit to the
work of their fellow team members at the CAC in making all of our work here the success that it has become for the past 26 years. It is a dream
that began over 26 years ago with the hope of one day having all agencies, departments, and services working in one location where child victims
of sexual or severe physical abuse could come and receive all of the help they might need.
Growing from 3,200 square feet in 1988 to over 8,500 square feet today and growing from 4 people working here from 4 agencies in 1988
to 29 people here now from 7 agencies, that dream is now a reality for our community. One agency of three or four people could never be in
a position in a community this large to provide the seamless teamwork that exists here today from the initial forensic interviews and investigation
with teams of law enforcement and DHR workers, to case management, to medical exams, to court preparation, to prosecution, to on-going
counseling, to community education—all “under one roof”—without the spirit of “team work” so exemplified by the fine work of Cpl. Hall and
Det. Corley.
All of these team members are winners and tops. And now we ask each of you who receives and reads this newsletter to also be a part of our
team. We need your financial support today. Please use the enclosed envelope and be a part of our unique team to heal and give new hope to
the youngest victims of felony crimes in our community. On behalf of these children and our great team, we thank you!
Child Abuse Awareness Month
CAC Receives Community
Partner Award
The Child Advocacy Center received the Lifelines
Family Counseling Center’s Community Partner Award.
Pat Guyton, CAC, accepts the Community Partner Award
for 2013, on behalf of the CAC from Dr. Jack Camilleri,
Lifelines Clinical Manager, at the annual meeting of Lifelines
Family counseling Center. The CAC was presented the
award for its support of
families and children in
the Mobile community.
The CAC contracts with
Lifelines so that three
full-time counselors and
a family/court advocate
can work at the CAC and
provide free counseling,
family advocacy and
court advocacy services
for abused and molested
children.
Pat Guyton, CAC and
A news conference was held
at the CAC to celebrate April as
Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Pat Guyton also announced an
awareness campaign to educate
the general public on the mission
of the Child Advocacy Center.
Lamar Outdoor Advertising in an
effort to promote the services
which the CAC provides designed
and displayed billboards around
the city. Ms. Paula Loper discussed
plans for the Child Personal
Safety Curriculum, a joint effort
with the Mobile County Public
Schools. Pinwheels surrounded
the grounds around the CAC to
symbolize child victims who came
to the center for services last year.
Dr. Jack Camilleri, LFCC
Pinwheels
Troy Tatum, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Ms. Paula Loper
and Pat Guyton, CAC, and CAC staff
TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE - CALL 450-7018
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Cheers to Children
Café 615 will host a benefit for the Child Advocacy
Center on Monday, July 28th from 6:00 p.m.-8:30
p.m at Café 615. Title sponsor is Michael Ross Fine
Jewelry. Other sponsors include: Adams Plumbing &
Drain, Moore Law Firm, Norton Lilly International,
Sirius Technical Services, Williams Financial Group,
Wendell Quimby, and 99.9 Lite Mix Radio. The event
will feature samplings of Café 615 signature dishes and wines to taste, along with a select live and silent auction. Music will be
provided by the Bonus Brothers. Ticket cost is $35 each and are available at Café 615 and the CAC for $35 each. Call 432-1101
for details.
Palmer’s Toyota Superstore & Scion & Airport Hyundai Sale-A-Thon
• JULY 3rd through 21st
Keith Palmer, Vice President of the CAC Board of Directors announced dates
for this year’s Sale-A-Thon to benefit the CAC. This will be the 20th Annual Sales
Promotion to benefit the Child Advocacy Center. Dates for the promotion are
July 3rd through July 21st. Keith Palmer is pleased to announce that this event
will include the fast growing Palmer’s Airport Hyundai, as well as the Palmer’s Toyota
Superstore and Scion. $100 will be donated to the CAC for each new or used car sold
at Palmer’s dealerships during this time. This is a great opportunity for those planning to
purchase a car to help of you to help the Child Advocacy Center to raise much needed
funds. We appreciate the generosity Keith Palmer and the staff at both dealerships.
Special Thanks &Appreciation
Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet
The 12th Annual Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet was held at
UMS-Wright Preparatory School on Wednesday, March 19. 22 teams
participated in the event which raised over $8,000 for the CAC. This
unique sporting event for discus, javelin, and shot put competition is held
each year in memory of Lyon Newell, an outstanding athlete and state
record holder in the discus and shot put. The Orthopaedic Group was
this year’s Gold Medal Sponsor. U-J Chevrolet was the Silver Medal
Sponsor and Regions Bank was the Bronze Sponsor We appreciate
everyone who worked so hard to make this event a success.
Hetty Newell, Don Urquhart (U-J Chevrolet), Pat Guyton (CAC), Dr. Jeff McGowin (Orthopaedic
Group), Brandon Dean (UMS-Wright), and Christian White (Regions Bank)
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Special Thanks &Appreciation
Serve it up With Love Charity Tennis Tournament
Assistant District Attorney’s Team, “The Bronies”
The “Dream Team” Committee
Grace Sheridan Award Winners, “The MIss Hits”
Michelob Ultra and Briggs Equipment were the Co- Presenting Sponsors of the 9th men and ladies
Serve It Up With Love Charity Tennis Tournament. BugMaster, Horizon Freight System, and Technip
were the Love Sponsors for this year’s event. Ladies played on April 10th and men played on April
12th at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. 280 men and women participated.This year’s event raised
over $89,000 net proceeds. The Orthopaedic Group provided Medical coverage for both days.
Peggy Williams chaired the event. All players enjoyed breakfast by Fresh Market, coffee by Carpe
Diem, and lunch was provided by Wintzell’s Oyster House, drinks were furnished by BudweiserBusch Distributing, Kentwood Water and Coca Cola. Blue Bell Ice Cream served special treats
for ladies. Wimbledon sponsors were: Austal U.S.A., Century Bank, and McConnell Buick GMC.
Thompson Engineering and Wal-Mart were the Grand Slam Sponsors. Lamar Outdoor Advertising
donated 5 colorful billboards around town to help promote the event. Calagaz Digital & Offset Printing
provided all print materials free of charge and donated mailing services. Mobile Bay Monthly designed
and donated a half page ad in the March issue. Port City Rentals donated a tent and photographer,
Mike Kittrell donated his talent to take photos. The In-kind sponsor values added up to a whopping
$20,000!
We appreciate our French Open Sponsors: Army Aviation Federal Credit Union, Beard Equipment,
Citrin, Rihner, & Gupta Cardiology, Cunningham Bounds, G & K Services, Hargrove Foundation,
Noblet Family Dental, Servis First Bank, and the University of South Alabama Children’s & Women’s
Hospital.
Many thanks to Scott Novak who directed this wonderful event.
A special thanks to everyone who participated. The committee,
called the “Dream Team” did an outstanding job coordinating
this fun event. If you would like to serve on this committee
or become a sponsor for the TENTH ANNIVERSARY please
call Elaine Henderson at 432-1101 and continue to check our
website for updates and photos, Dogwood Productions donates
the hosting of this website.www.serveitupwithlove.com
donated by Dogwood Productions and find us on FaceBook
Bob, Hunter, & Shelby Omainsky
donated by Hummingbird Ideas.
Serve it up With Love Appreciation Reception
Budweiser Busch Distributing Company, Co-Presenting Sponsor hosted a sponsor & committee appreciation reception. They
provided beverages food was donated by Jimmy John’s in Legacy Village, Roly Poly on Dauphin St., and Foosakly’s at the Loop
Many sponsors and committee members enjoyed the evening.
Chris Gray, Peggy Williams, Chairman, Linda Palmer
(committee members)
Casey Malinauskas, Chris Fuchs, Brooke Boone Baker of
Budweiser Busch were thanked by Pat Guyton, CAC
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Laura Key and Chad Brown of Thompson Engineering, a new
Grand Slam Sponsor, thanked by Pat Guyton, CAC
Serve It Up
with Love 2
A tennis benefit for the Child Advocacy Center
Serve it Up With Love Al Fuchs Memorial
Greater Mobile Junior Championship
Serve It Up
with Love
A tennis benefit for the Child Advocacy Center
The 2014 Al Fuchs Memorial Greater Mobile Junior
Championship presented by Briggs Equipment, was held
Saturday, April 12 at the Copeland Cox Tennis Center. 85
juniors from ages 8 to 18 participated in this U.S.T.A. sanctioned
tournament. Breakfast was furnished by Fresh Market and lunch
was provided by Wintzell’s Oyster House. Sparkling Ice proved
beverages for the juniors. If you would like to help with the
2015 tournament or become a sponsor please contact Elaine
Henderson [email protected] and check our web
site www.serveitupwithlove.com, hosted compliments of
Dogwood Productions and find us on Face Book.
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Austal
Beard Equipment
Chapura
Citron & Rihner Cardiology
Cunningham Bounds
Dauphin Realty
Degussa
The Fresh Market
G & K Services
Global Tel Link
H.S.I.
Interstate Printing
Mobile County Sheriff ’s Office
O’Neal Steel
Syngenta Crop Production USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital
John G. Walton Construction Co.
Pat Guyton, Becky Turner, Megan
Graham, Jason Burce, some
of the Briggs Equipment
Culture Committee
Alexis Atkins, daughter of
Al Fuchs speaks before
the tournament
Junior Players
Ruth’s Chris 12th Anniversary Jazzy Lunch
Ruth’s Chris Steak House hosted the 12th Annual Ruth’s Chris Jazzy Lunch for the CAC on
Sunday, April 14, raising a record of over $76,000 to help child abuse victims. This brings the total
of the past 12 years to $700,000. CAC Board Member, Jay Watkins, served as Chair of this unique
event. Walsh Arendall, Andrew Freeman, and Beth Taupeka, CAC board members served as CoChairs. Other committee members included: Terry Ankerson, Judy Campbell, David Cooper, Jr.
Fred Cushing, Kristi Galloway, Arvid Gaston, Tricia Graham, Kristi Johnsen, Mike Lee Sr., Danielle Ludlow, Brennan Myers, Toni Myers, Kimi Oaks,
Phyllis Saxon, Mandi Wallis, and Lane Weavil. A sold out crowd of 238 people enjoyed the wonderful afternoon. The Excelsior Band provided jazz
music while guests dined on culinary delicacies created by Chef George Panayiotou, Director of Culinary Operations for Cooper Restaurants and
his talented staff. We appreciate everyone who contributed to making this event a great success, including Signature/Presenting Sponsor, Regions
Bank, Patron Sponsor, David Cooper Sr.,of Cooper Restaurants, and Major Sponsors: Adams and Reese LLP, Alabama Power Company, Mrs.
Arlene Mitchell, The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation, The SSI Group Inc., and Mr. and Mrs. W. Davis Pilot Jr., Platinum Sponsor, Mr. & Mrs.
Victor Lott, along with the many other generous sponsors. We also thank the hard working staff of Ruth’s Chris Steak House for their commitment
and dedication. We appreciate the generosity of the Cooper family of Cooper Restaurants who donated their beautiful restaurant for this event.
Regions Bank, Signature/Presenting Sponsor
Mr. & Mrs. W. Davis Pilot, Jr. A Major Sponsor
the SSI Group, a Major Sponsor
Jay Watkins, Chairman, Co-Chairs: Beth Taupeka, Walsh Arendall, Andrew Freeman
The Excelsior Band
Adams and Reese, LLP, A Major Sponsor
Alabama Power Company, A Major Sponsor
Mrs. Arlene Mitchell, A Major Sponsor and her Group
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation, A Major Sponsor
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Phillips Preparatory School
Phillips Prep School’s Eighth Grade Class presented a check for $ 1500 to the CAC at their Honors
Program on Monday, June 2nd.The gift is part of the Honoring the Communities Project sponsored
by the Gulf Coast Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education. Language Arts teacher
Linda Goodson used their study of Holocaust-related literature to help students discover the
importance of speaking out against and working to end injustice. The project honors the memory
of the 1.5 million Jewish children and teenagers murdered during the Holocaust. To honor these
young victims, the eighth graders chose again to support the CAC. During the year the students
volunteered at the center, cleaning and organizing donated items. They raised money through
several fundraisers, including jewelry sales and a talent show, as well as personal contributions. This
year’s gift brings the total to nearly $31,500 that Phillips Prep School eighth graders have raised for
the Child Advocacy Center during the past sixteen years as part of their annual Holocaust Service
Project. We appreciate these young people learning to volunteer and give back to their community
to help children who have been abused.
Paula Loper, CAC Educational Coordinator, Sydney Eiland
and Anna Kate Blankenship, Phillips Prep School, Ms.
Linda Goodson, Phillips Prep School Teacher
Dr. Jessica Kirk Professional Medical Achievement
B&B Pet Stop’s “Round-Up” For Charity Program
Dr. Jessica Kirk, M.D. who serves as the Forensic Medical Director
for the CAC, under contract with USA, was recognized at news
conference at the CAC after she achieved the status of Certification
in Child Abuse Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
There are only 2 other pediatricians in the State of Alabama who
hold this certification, both
at UAB in Birmingham. Dr.
David Gremse, M.D. ,Chair
of USA College of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics, Mr.
Owen Bailey, Administrator,
of USA Children’s &
Women’s Hospital, Assistant
DA Nicki Patterson and
others spoke about Dr. Kirk’s
dedication.
Dr. Jessica Kirk
Each month in 2014,
B & B Pet Stop holds a
“Round-Up” for Charity
Program , the designated
charity for August is the
CAC. Customers can
“round up” their total
purchase to the next
dollar and make a donation to the charity chosen for each month.
Sally Trufant, General Manager, is delighted to help the CAC. Please
shop for your pet supplies during the month of August to help the
CAC. We appreciate the staff at B& B Pet Stop for their kindness.
Wear Blue Day
Adams and Reese LLP
attorneys and staff showed
their support on April 11 by
wearing blue and making
contributions totaling $750 to
the CAC in support of Child
Abuse Awareness Month.
Andrew Freeman, CAC
Board Member and attorney
there helped set this up.
Kappa Delta Pi Donation
Members of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society at Springhill
College collected items from the CAC wish list and brought them to
the CAC with Dr. Leona Rowan
Some Adams and Reese LLP staff members
Fuse Project Donation
Members of the Fuse Project
dropped by the CAC to
deliver a $750 donation
raised from their New Year’s
Eve Party. Funds were used
to purchase school supplies
and items for therapy.
Brent Vance, Angela Roney, Lawana Kennedy, and Angelia Jackson of Lifelines Family
Counseling Center with Dr. Loeona Rowan and Delta Kappa PI President, Christie Alonso
both from Springhill College,
Fuse Project members and Lifelines staff
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Lunch&Learn
TRAINING
Guest Speaker, Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dennis Robertson reflected on his
over 25 years being associated with child abuse investigation at the Child Advocacy Center.
In 1988, when he was a Mobile Police Officer, he helped open the CAC, along with Pat
Guyton and a secretary. In his many years with the Mobile Police Dept. and the Mobile
County Sheriff’s Office, Dennis provided leadership and wisdom to many younger officers
assigned to the CAC. He has presented about his work at the national child abuse conferences
in Huntsville, Atlanta, New Orleans, and in Mobile. It was very touching to see how many
detectives from both agencies thanked him with hugs for his help and congratulated him on
his many dedicated years of service. He is looking forward to retirement.
Deputy Dennis Robertson and Pat Guyton
Several CAC staff members attended multi-disciplinary training at the National
Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama. Those who participated talked about the insights
and highlights of their learning experience, along with new ideas and new programs
which may help them in their work at the CAC.
Angela Roney and Brent Vance of Lifelines Family Counseling Center, Det.
Stacy Hearn and Lt. Sonja McLeod of the Mobile Police Department
Guest Speaker, Ms. Stephanie Streeter, Assistant Director of Mobile County
Department of Human Resources spoke on the role of DHR and the policies that
DHR follows in child abuse and neglect investigations. She also asked how DHR
could work closer with the agencies as a team at the CAC. Members of the new
DHR Unit were officially welcomed to the CAC
Ms. Stephanie Streeter, Assistant Director of Mobile County DHR
Friends of the CAC Gather for Luncheon
Recently some present supporters of the CAC fund raising efforts attended a
luncheon to get an update on the work of the CAC, receive thanks for their past
efforts, and were presented with details on why their on-going and continued
help is needed in the future.
Megan Graham (Briggs Equipment), Vicki Wyatt ( Horizon Freight System), Elizabeth Steinstraw (Technip), Pace
Josey and Johnny Gwin ( Hummingbird Ideas), Stephen Potts (Mobile Bay Monthly), Jean and Representative Victor
Gaston, and Pat Guyton(CAC). Missing from photo: Robbie Baker (Hancock Bank), Dennis Brown ( CAC Volunteer),
Pauline McKean (Calagaz Digital Printing).
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Board Members
2014
Terry Ankerson, President
Keith Palmer, Vice President
Lane Weavil, Secretary
Tom Barclay, Treasurer
Walsh Lott Arendall
Judy Campbell
Roger Cole
David Cooper Jr.
Dr. Fred Cushing
Andrew Freeman
Kristi Galloway
Arvid Gaston
Tricia Graham
Liz Helmsing
Becca Helton
Brad and Anna Israel
Kristi Johnsen
Austin Key
Mike Lee Sr.
Jimmy Lyons
Brennan S. Myers
Toni Myers
Dr. Richard Noblet
Kimi Oaks
Phyllis Saxon
Beth Taupeka
Mandi Wallis
Jay Watkins
Elbert Wingfield
Ex Officio Chief James Barber
Ex Officio Sheriff Sam Cochran
Ex Officio Commissioner Connie Hudson
Wish List
Parenting Tips
Target & WalMart gift cards for
school supplies
HOW TO STAY COOL WHEN LIFE HEATS UP
Games for children of all ages
The next time pressure builds to where you feel like lashing out at your child—
Art supplies for group activities
& therapy
Take a deep breath, and another, and another. Remember that you are the
adult. Imagine how you would feel if someone said or did what you feel like
saying or doing to your child. Put your child in a time-out chair-One minute for
each year of the child’s age. If someone can watch the child, go outside for a
walk, or go to the bedroom, close the door and lie down until you and your
child cool off.
Tooth brushes and tooth paste
School supplies to
have for August
Children’s books for all ages
STOP!
Adapted from the Kansas Children’s Service League Parent Helpline
Heart Lines is published 3 times a year - October, February and June by the Child Advoacy Center, Inc.
1351 Springhill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: 251.432.1101 Fax: 251.432.0330 Web: www.cacmobile.org
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