Purchase Tickets to the Circle of Hope.

The Circle of Hope is an educational symposium presenting various speakers and multi-media presentations designed to enlighten and inform community members on their role and responsibility in keeping children safe and raising awareness regarding the complex issue and intolerable rate of child abuse and neglect.

Please join us as we commemorate child advocacy and the organizations dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children. This 12th anniversary event will include speakers, interpretive music and dance performances, and educational materials, as well as an opportunity to connect with active child advocates in the community.

Coordinated by author and professor of child development, Dr. Kathleen Van Antwerp, this year’s Circle of Hope will offer profound information that all humans need to know and learn to apply. “The national incidence of children harmed or injured by abuse or neglect has more than doubled in the last two decades. We must respond now to this growing threat to the most vulnerable members of our society,” said Dr. Kathleen Van Antwerp.

Key Speakers & Presentations

• Crimes Against Children – Law Enforcement Special Agent
• California Child Abuse and Prevention Act – Attorney at Law
• Understanding Human Development – Child Development Instructor/Child Advocate
• Calling Men to Action – CEO One Circle
• Child Abuse Prevention – Field Experts

Do not forget to join us for the Pre- and Post- event gatherings in the lobby from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

*This event is dedicated to protecting children, however, the information shared is explicit and not appropriate for children under 18.

*The event will be interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.

One Circle is a non-profit educational organization and leader in multi-agency trainings and policy change for recognizing and reporting child abuse.  We have educated professionals in law enforcement, politics, education, entertainment, medicine, religion, community members and both national and international audiences to advocate for at-risk children.

One Circle is a volunteer organization.  All money received by One Circle is used to fund programs that educate children, families and communities.

* Please note that volunteers must purchase a ticket to the event if they wish to watch the presentation from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall.  Every person, including volunteers and vendors entering the theatre’s seating area must have a ticket, including those who arrive after the performance has started.  No exceptions.