Child Abuse Prevention Council
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (760) 873-6453
The mission of the CAPC is to eliminate child abuse and neglect and the adversity it causes by ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.The CAPC stands firmly in the belief that all children deserve support and advocacy, especially in regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
The functions of the CAPC, include:
- Provide a forum for interagency cooperation and coordination in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse cases;
- Promote the public awareness of abuse and neglect and the resources available for intervention and treatment;
- Encourage and support programs that provide positive childhood experiences to promote healthy development;
- Refer professionals to trainings in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and legal processing of child abuse and neglect;
- Recommend improvements in services to families and victims; and
- To serve as an advocate for children and families in Inyo County
As the prevention of child abuse encourages the involvement of the entire community, the CAPC seeks to obtain representation from a wide range of agencies, organizations, and the community at large. If interested in applying, please email capc@inyocounty.us or call 760-873-6453 for more information.
Anonda Nelson: Bishop Paiute Tribe ICWA Specialist
Chrystina Pope: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Griselda Ortiz: HHS Equity and Diversity Coordinator
Holly DeVincent: HHS Child and Adult Program Manager
Jeff Thomson: Chief Probation Officer
Stephanie Tanksley: HHS Deputy Director Public Health and Prevention
- Susanne Rizo: Inyo CountySuperior Court Judge
Inyo County CAPC application for membership is open to the community. Please connect with capc@inyocounty.us to express interest and learn more.
The Inyo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) generally meets bi-monthly on the last Wednesday of the month beginning August 30th, 2023.
Agendas will be posted here 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Meetings are held in-person at the Clint G. Quilter Consolidated Office Building at 1360 North Main Street in Bishop.
Anyone requesting information on the agenda OR disability related accommodations, should contact: Micaela Muro, either by telephone 760-873-6453, in writing, First 5 Inyo 1360 N. Main St. Suite 203-D, Bishop, CA 93514 or by email at mmuro@inyocounty.us.