Monique's Room

Roger Dreyer is a dedicated volunteer, a past president of the CAP Center and has served on the Board of Directors. The Dreyer Family provided the lead gift that launched a capital campaign to purchase the building that is now the North Highlands, CA home of The CAP Center. The Dreyer gift afforded them the opportunity to name a training room in the new facility.  Mr. Dreyer did not hesitate.

Mr. Dreyer worked as the prosecutor early in his career and prosecuted the parents of Monique, an innocent three-year old who died as a result of her parents’ violent behavior. Monique's short life made a lasting impression on Mr. Dreyer. He never forgot Monique or how her death could have been prevented.  The Dreyer family honored the precious child by naming a training room where thousands are taught how to keep children safe as simply "Monique's Room."

Monique's Room (the following inscription adorns a plaque in honor of Monique)

Deneva Monique Beacham was killed by her parents on December 14, 1983, a tiny victim of preventable child abuse. She was three years old. 

Monique suffered throughout her short life at the hands of her parents, who had also been abused as children. Earlier, when she was just three months old, her parents were jailed for abusing Monique and her three older siblings. After her parent's release, the children were returned-with no parental education, support or guidance to break the cycle of abuse or prevent future injury. The abuse continued and Monique died. 

The people who gather in this room are dedicated to protecting children like Monique by educating parents, nurturing families and focusing on prevention so the most vulnerable among us are never again failed or forgotten.