Center Staff: The Center is blessed to have a dedicated staff of employed, contractual and volunteer professionals to respond to the needs of child victims and their non-offending family members and/or caregivers every day, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dawn E. Long, Executive Director
As the founding director of the Center, Dawn has been with the program since
its inception in the fall of 1998. She spent over eight years in child
protection and investigations in social services in the U.S. Army, serving in
the United States and in Europe. She has lived in Bowling Green since 1996 and
holds a bachelors degree in social work from
Lacy Chapman, Crisis Intervention Counselor
Lacy’s arrival in November 2005 marked a huge development milestone for
the Center. Born and raised in Bowling Green, Lacy volunteered at the
Center for nearly three years before graduating from Western Kentucky University
with a degree in psychology and sociology in May 2005. As the Center’s
second full-time Crisis Intervention Counselor, she is using her experience and
compassion to advocate for children and families living in the Barren River
Area. Lacy is the primary CIC assigned for Hart, Logan, Monroe & Warren
Counties.
Natalie Riggs, Crisis Intervention Counselor
Natalie joined the Center in November 2006. She was born and raised in Bowling Green and graduated with a degree in education from Western Kentucky University in May 2005. Natalie has enjoyed working with children and families within an educational setting and has quickly become a dedicated member of the BRACAC Team. Natalie is the primary CIC assigned to Allen & Simpson, Butler & Edmonson and Barren & Metcalfe Counties.
La’Tonya R. Hocker, CSW, Forensic Interviewer
La’Tonya joined the BRACAC team in September 2006 as its first
full time forensic interviewer. She
graduated from the
Cathy G. Schutte, Office Coordinator
Arriving in July 2006, Cathy became the first Office Coordinator in the Center’s history. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, she has made her home in Bowling Green since 1996. With her friendly smile and helpful nature, she is already an asset to the Center’s mission.
Development & Education Coordinator - Vacant
Kathy joined the Center in September 2008 as the Center’s primary therapist. She has worked in the mental health field for the last 23 years in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals for children and teens, community mental health centers, and private practice, all with a special focus on children and teens. She received her Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Western KY University in 1990, her Doctor of Ministries degree in counseling from Central Christian University in 1996, and has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 1995. Kathy and her family have lived in Bowling Green since 1987.