Notably, in an effort to protect children, Ms. Jackie Hamilton was the first person in the state of Arkansas to write a criminal disposition sentence for a sex offender.
FORT SMITH, AR, September 25, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jackie Hamilton has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Inspired by her grandmother, who frequently told her to "always do the right thing," Ms. Hamilton established the Hamilton House Child and Family Safety Center in 2011. As the executive director of the aforementioned center, she oversees daily business operations and provides advocacy, forensic interviews, forensic medical exams and trauma-focused therapy services for more than 800 children a year. Dedicated to advocating on the behalf of children, Ms. Hamilton provides a place for suspected abuse victims to feel safe during the course of an investigation.
Notably, in an effort to protect children, Ms. Hamilton was the first person in the state of Arkansas to write a criminal disposition sentence for a sex offender. Prior to establishing Hamilton House, she owned and operated another business called Learning Consultants. Ms. Hamilton retains her professional alignment with the Child Advocacy Support Association as well as the National Exchange for Student Counselors.
An expert in her field, Ms. Hamilton has obtained a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in psychology through the University of Arkansas. Due to her professional accomplishments, she was celebrated for her outstanding commitment in the prevention of child abuse with the Buddy Acoach Award from the Mid-America District of Exchange Clubs in 2018. Looking toward the future, Ms. Hamilton aims to open a separate space to extend the Hamilton House Child and Family Safety Center.
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