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Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse :Breaking the Cycle of Child Abuse restoring trust once lost
Scope of Child Abuse :Scope of Child Abuse 3 Million cases reported each year
Under-reporting is estimated at nearly 60%
Approximately 20% of American women and 5-16% of American men experience some form of sexual abuse as children Sources: Child Sexual Abuse: A Core Social Problem by K. Wooden 2004
Department of Health and Human Services 2004, American Medical Association
National Center on Child Abuse Prevention, 2007
Long-term Impact :Long-term Impact A child who has been abused is more likely to:
Commit crimes as a juvenile or adult
Abuse drugs and alcohol
Experience academic problems
Experience health problems
Become a child abuser as an adult
Before the CCAC. . . :Before the CCAC. . . An Inefficient System Teacher Principal School Nurse Police Officer Nurse Social Worker Doctor Detective SpecializedNurse SpecializedDoctor SpecializedSocial Worker Child ProtectionInvestigator Lawyer Counselor
The CCAC :One Child, One Story, One Place State’s Attorneys Medical Chicago Police DCFS The CCAC
The CCAC :The CCAC Founded by Mayor Daley in 1998
Helps 2,000-2,500 children each year
75% of children are under age 13
The only agency in Chicago solely dedicated to investigating child abuse. A Recognized Leader Has served over 16,000 children reported as abused.
National & International model for child abuse investigations
Achieved 92% satisfaction among its children and families
2005 Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Award Winner
Programs & Services :Programs & Services Coordinated Investigations & Inter-Agency Collaboration
Specialized Child-Friendly Interviews
Crisis Intervention
Family Support & Case Management Services
Transportation & Child Care
Mental Health Services
Individual & Group Therapy
Art Therapy
Adolescent Counseling Program
Parent Support Groups
Impact :Impact Care begins within days — not years
Children no longer re-traumatized through repeated interviews
Integrity of collected evidence is maintained
Increase in arrests and convictions through real-time collaboration
How You Can Help :How You Can Help Join our new Associates Board!
Help Plan & Attend Events
Volunteer for Events & Special Projects
Build Awareness about Child Abuse & the CCAC
Invite Friends & Colleagues to help!
On Behalf of our Clients, Staff and Board: :On Behalf of our Clients, Staff and Board: Thank you for coming!
We hope that you will join us to make a difference in the lives of
Chicago’s abused children.
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